3 THREE BRANDIES TO TRY

St Agnes XO 15 year old

This citrus and stone-fruit forward brandy is the ultimate drop for a Hot Toddy. Aged for 15 years, it’s rounded and balanced with hints of sweet oak. $114 for 700ml stagnesdistillery.com.au

23rd St Not Your Nanna’s

Vanilla, apricot and honey are the primary notes here. Two years in a mix of French and American oak give this brandy a rich colour and nuanced flavour. $50 for 700ml 23rdstreetdistillery.com.au

Bass and Flinders Ochre

Layers of orange peel and caramel give this Australian, leather-bound bottle depth and length. Touches of clove and cinnamon complement the cocktail perfectly. $230 for 700ml bassandflindersdistillery.com