Brandy de Jerez still exist today, not only in Spain but in numerous countries throughout the world. Distillation: "Brandy de Jerez" uses two different types of distillation equipment, both made of copper: In the case of "Brandy de Jerez" double distillation is not required. From a simple distillation wine spirits of 65% by volume are obtained. The more a wine is distilled, the more of its characteristics and aromatic substances are lost. The traditional production method of "Brandy de Jerez" is controlled by the "Consejo Regulador del Brandy de Jerez" (the Brandy de Jerez Regulatory Council). The method has three main characteristics: In
Coconut brandy process. During distillation, the distillate of toddy is placed in wooden holding vats which are transferred to warehouses for maturation. Oak casks and hamlilla wood casks are used to age the coconut brandy. Coconut brandy bottled after two years labelled as a V.S., while brandy labelled X.O. has a minimum of 10 years maturation, which emulates cognac grades. Coconut brandy Coconut brandy is a clear distilled spirit produced from borassus flower nectar and matured in wood casks. The spirit is produced by Mendis Brandy, a Georgia, U.S.-based company. The spirit is not made with coconuts. Coconut brandy is produced from