Our 10 Favorite Brandy for Making Sangria

Carlos 1 Solera Gran Reserva offers a deep and mellow brandy using a unique distillation technique. Most of this brandy ages for five years, and some of each batch is left behind in the barrel to add to the complexity of the liquor. This solera method means some of the caramel-flavored brandy included in each bottle can be up to a century old.

If you are looking for a great-tasting, budget-friendly brandy for sangria, this fits that description. Raynal Three Barrels VSOP Brandy remains a popular choice for brandy cocktails throughout Europe. Taste the candied and dried fruit flavors in this brandy paired with a nutty, peppery aftertaste. This bottle represents great value for your money.

If you are looking for a light gold, clear-distilled brandy for an eye-catching pitcher of white sangria, grab this premium bottle. Martell VS Single Distillery offers an elegant option with a smooth finish. Candied lemon stands out as a prominent flavor in this brandy, with classic plum and apricot notes.

The Extra Old (XO) version of the famous brandy adds bold, multidimensional flavors to your sangria. A subtle and spicy flavor contains a long list of ingredients to look for, like gingerbread, figs, vanilla, and dates. This mature, premium brandy should be combined with an equally elite wine in your sangria.

This delicate, young brandy makes a great compliment to any sangria. Several fruit flavors dominate the palate of this brandy, including dried strawberries, limes, and cherries. This brandy contains a light-to-medium body and a mild flavor. Choose Asbach Original 3 Years Old Brandy for a crowd-pleasing sangria of great quality.

Paul Masson VSOP ranks as the most affordable budget brandy on this list. This VSOP brandy combines American and French brandies for this smooth and approachable liquor. Expect straightforward fruit flavors and warm aromas of vanilla and nuts. If this is your first time making sangria, try adding this brandy to see if you enjoy it!

This double-aged, Italian brandy offers a unique spin on traditional brandy. Tropical fruit aromas reach the drinker first, which pairs great with sangria. Vecchia Romagna Etichetta presents a smooth and round flavor with sweet, warming spices, including a strong clove flavor. This spirit ranks as the top-selling brandy in Italy.

This American brand brought back its traditional technique to celebrate the history behind Laird’s Straight Applejack 86. Laird’s produces a strong brandy bursting with fresh fruit flavors. The brand claims to use 17 pounds of apples plucked ripe from the tree to produce just one bottle of this brandy. The strong apple flavor makes a great complement to an autumn sangria.

Courvoisier VSOP Cognac is the perfect choice for true brandy enthusiasts. This historic brand opens with rich stone fruit flavors in this premium-aged brandy. A strong jasmine flower will pair beautifully with delicate fruits in your sangria. The VSOP cognac finishes with its signature warm spices, with a lasting taste of gingerbread from its 12-year aging process.