Brandy entries currently indexed
Brandy options vary by sugar load, serving size, and alcohol efficiency. DrinkLeader scores help you compare them with one consistent rubric.
Prioritize higher-score brandy choices first, then use carbs and calories as tie-breakers before ordering.
Top examples right now: St. George Pear Brandy, D'usse VSOP Cognac, D'usse XO Cognac
Brandy Snapshot
Updated from current tracked inventoryHigher scores usually signal stronger macro efficiency
Best carb floor found in the current top list
Useful when you are optimizing for lighter pours
Brandy Rankings
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Use these benchmarks to move from category browsing to an actual ordering decision.
Start with the brandy leaders
Use the highest scoring brandy picks as your baseline, then compare carbs and calories against anything you are about to order.
Set a macro floor before you browse
The current top set bottoms out at about 0.0g carbs and 69 calories, which gives you a realistic target for cleaner choices.
Use ABV to break ties
When two options look similar, compare alcohol strength. This page averages about 40.8% ABV across the featured list.
Top Brandy Choices
100
St. George Pear Brandy
97
D'usse VSOP Cognac
97
D'usse XO Cognac
90
Laird's Apple Brandy Bottled in Bond
90
Copper & Kings American Brandy
90
Marolo Grappa di Barolo
90
Darroze Les Grands Assemblages 8 Year
90
Pisco Portón
90
Barsol Pisco Quebranta
90
Nonino Grappa Tradizione
90
Camus VS Elegance Cognac
90
Camus VSOP Elegance Cognac
90
Capel Pisco Reservado
90
Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva
90
Christian Brothers VS Brandy
90
Château de Laubade VSOP
90
Clear Creek Apple Brandy
90
Clear Creek Pear Brandy
90
Courvoisier VS Cognac
90
Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
90
Courvoisier XO Cognac
90
Cîroc VS French Brandy
90
D'Ussé VSOP Cognac
90
D'Ussé XO Cognac
90
Delord Bas Armagnac VSOP
90
E&J VS Brandy
90
E&J XO Brandy
90
Hennessy Paradis
90
Hennessy VS Cognac
90
Hennessy VSOP Privilège
90
Hennessy XO Cognac
90
Hine Rare VSOP Cognac
90
Jollité Bas Armagnac XO
90
Korbel California Brandy
90
Laird's Applejack
90
Louis XIII Cognac
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What is the healthiest way to compare brandy drinks?
Start with score, then check carbs, calories, and serving size together. DrinkLeader currently tracks 49 brandy entries, so the best choice is the one that stays efficient across all three.
Are all brandy drinks low carb?
No. The category averages about 0.0g carbs per drink, but the best entries in the current list drop to 0.0g. Range matters more than category labels.
How should I use this brandy guide before ordering?
Use this page to build a shortlist, then open the ranking pages for best score, lowest carb, and lowest calorie views. The current featured leader is St. George Pear Brandy.