Brandy Sainte Louise Pale and Old Brandy

Brandy Sainte Louise is a fruit-forward, 19th-century-style French brandy built for cocktails — a blend of 10 eaux-de-vie aged 3 to 10 years in Limousin oak in the Cognac region, bottled at a cocktail-friendly 86 proof.

Created to give bartenders a classic, affordable brandy for historic and modern cocktails, Sainte Louise is made in the centuries-old French négociant tradition. A cellar master sources clear, unaged eaux-de-vie distilled in Charentais copper pot stills, then ages and blends them in the cellars of Cognac. The primary varietal is Ugni Blanc from southwestern France. In maturity it sits between VS and XO, but its elevated 43% ABV is designed to bring structure and balance to mixed drinks while highlighting accompanying ingredients.

Tasting Notes

• Character: Fruit-forward and elegantly balanced, with the structure to carry a cocktail

Specs

• Brand: Brandy Sainte Louise
• Style: French Brandy (négociant blend)
• Blend: 10 eaux-de-vie, Charentais copper pot stills
• Varietal: Primarily Ugni Blanc
• Aging: 3–10 years, Limousin oak, Cognac region
• Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why was Brandy Sainte Louise created? To give bartenders a high-quality, cocktail-friendly French brandy at an accessible price, for recreating classic 19th-century brandy cocktails.
• How is it made? A blend of 10 Charentais pot-distilled eaux-de-vie, primarily Ugni Blanc, aged 3 to 10 years in Limousin oak in the Cognac region.
• What proof is it? 86 proof (43% ABV), chosen to bring balance and structure to cocktails.