68° under proof. Brandy is a spirit distilled from wine. Cognac is Brandy produced from the Charente district in France. This district is divided into several classes i.e. Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois and Bons Bois. No Brandy is entitled to be described as 'Grande Champagne' unless it is actually the product of that small and very distinct area [coloured red on map]. The Brandy in this bottle is Grande Champagne of the finest quality and of great age.