Top Shelf Brandy French Brandy Essence
Flavours 2.25L – about $5.29 per 700mL bottle
Delivery Australia-wide: $16 for this item on its own (based on cart total).
Top Shelf Brandy French Brandy Essence is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Top Shelf French Brandy Essence is a spirit essence for an excellent, complex Napoleon style brandy that is very smooth and mellow. One bottle makes three 750mL bottles.
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping is calculated on your cart total, Australia wide:
- Under $100 – $16
- $100 to $299.99 – $26
- $300 to $999.99 – $39
- $1,000 and over – $89
Signature on delivery is available for an extra $3. Australia Post options are also shown at checkout where available.
We ship from our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne, with a tracking link on every order. See estimated delivery times by state, or contact us if you need it urgently.
Flavours 2.25L – about $5.29 per 700mL bottle
Delivery Australia-wide: $16 for this item on its own (based on cart total).
Top Shelf Brandy French Brandy Essence is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Top Shelf French Brandy Essence is a spirit essence for an excellent, complex Napoleon style brandy that is very smooth and mellow. One bottle makes three 750mL bottles.
| Range | Still Spirits Top Shelf |
|---|---|
| Makes | 2.25L, three 750mL bottles |
| Flavour profile | Complex, smooth and mellow Napoleon style |
| Mix with | 2.25L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka |
| Best served | Neat or with dry ginger |
| Gluten free | Yes |
How to use
- Shake the essence bottle well.
- Add the essence to 2.25L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka.
- Seal and shake to mix, then bottle into three 750mL bottles.
- Leave a few days for the flavour to settle before serving.
FAQ
How much spirit does one bottle of Top Shelf French Brandy Essence flavour?
One bottle flavours 2.25L of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka, enough for three standard 750mL bottles.
Can I use store-bought vodka instead of home-made neutral spirit?
Yes. Any clean, neutral 40% ABV spirit or vodka works as the base.
French Brandy or Napoleon Brandy?
Both are Napoleon style. French Brandy is the smoother, mellower of the two; Napoleon Brandy is fruitier with more oak and vanilla.
See also: brandy and other spirit essences, all spirit and liqueur essences, our guide to spirit essences.
Shipping is calculated on your cart total, Australia wide:
- Under $100 – $16
- $100 to $299.99 – $26
- $300 to $999.99 – $39
- $1,000 and over – $89
Signature on delivery is available for an extra $3. Australia Post options are also shown at checkout where available.
We ship from our warehouses in Brisbane and Melbourne. Your order might ship from either warehouse, or from both, as different stock is held in different warehouses. For our courier and Parcel Post deliveries, estimated times from dispatch, in working days, from our Brisbane warehouse are as follows:
QLD Metro: 1 – 2 days
QLD North: 2 – 4 days
QLD Country: 2 – 6 days
SA Metro: 3 – 5 days
SA Country: 4 – 8 days
NSW Metro: 2 – 3 days
NSW Country: 2 – 7 days
ACT: 2 – 4 days
VIC Metro: 3 – 5 days
VIC Country: 3 – 7 days
TAS: 5 – 10 days
NT Metro: 3 – 6 days
NT Country: 5 – 10 days
WA: 5 – 10 days
For our Express Post deliveries:
ALL Metro: 1 day
ALL Country: 2 – 3 days
Please note, these are estimated shipping times. Weather, human error and other unforeseen circumstances can slow down your order. You will get an online tracking link to follow the progress of your order. If you need your order urgently, we encourage you to select the Express Post option at checkout.
If you suspect any problems or your order has not arrived by the ETA date, please contact us so we can follow it up. If you would like more clarity around dispatch times, including ETAs for goods shipping from our Melbourne warehouse, please contact us.
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