Brandy the era, were considered some of the best in the world and often beat their French competitors at the International Expositions in Paris and Brussels in the early 1900s. Except for few major producers, brandy production and consumption tend to have a regional character and thus production methods significantly vary. Wine brandy is produced from a variety of grape cultivars. A special selection of cultivars, providing distinct aroma and character, is used for high-quality brandies, while cheaper ones are made from whichever wine is available. Brandy is made from so-called base wine, which significantly differs from regular table wines. It
Archie Rose Distilling Co. Archie Rose Distilling Co. Archie Rose Distilling Co. is a Sydney microdistillery known for its handcrafted gin, vodka and whisky. It is the first independent distillery of craft spirits in Sydney since 1853. Archie Rose Distilling Co. was founded by Will Edwards in March, 2015 in Rosebery, NSW, initially retailing three products (Signature Dry Gin, Original Vodka & White Rye). Although the idea of starting a distillery in Sydney had been in his mind for some time, the strategic planning of launching Archie Rose started after his visit to some of the first established distilleries since the prohibition in New