🥃 Christian Brothers VS Brandy
Core Christian Brothers brandy, 40% ABV (80 proof); owned by Heaven Hill Brands since 1999; the base for the flavoured versions.
Christian Brothers VS Brandy is the core brandy of the Christian Brothers Brandy line, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). The brand's history goes back to the Brothers of the Christian Schools, an order that began work in Martinez, California, in 1882. According to a Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur episode, the brand has been owned by Heaven Hill Brands since 1999.
Heaven Hill states that the flavoured versions, such as Peach, are based on VS Brandy, so it is the foundation of the line. The open sources we checked do not describe the grape varieties, the still type or the ageing period, so we do not list them. We only know that the producer speaks of brandy made from selected grape varieties and aged in oak barrels.
Why this matters to you. VS Brandy is stronger than Christian Brothers Honey and Christian Brothers Peach, which are both 35% ABV. These are different drinks: one is a brandy, the others are flavoured versions. Check the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 1882, Brothers of the Christian Schools (Martinez, California); Heaven Hill Brands since 1999 (per episode 54) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | grapes of selected varieties (per the producer) |
| Cask type | oak barrels |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Christian Brothers VS Brandy → kind of → 🍇 Grape brandies → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Christian Brothers Brandy, 🥃 Brandy, 🍇 Grape brandies
- Related to
- 🌍 North America
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Christian Brothers Apple, 🥃 Christian Brothers Apple, 🥃 Christian Brothers Peach, 🥃 Christian Brothers Peach
Frequently asked questions
Are all Christian Brothers 40% ABV?
No. VS Brandy is 40% ABV, while the flavoured Honey, Peach and Apple versions are 35% ABV.
What does VS mean?
The sources we used do not explain what the mark means for this brand, so check the producer's label.
Who owns Christian Brothers Brandy?
Heaven Hill Brands; according to a Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur episode, since 1999.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🌍 North America — US and Canada: 9.5 million US cows gave 232 billion lb of milk (2025); Wisconsin makes a quarter of US cheese; Canada runs on dairy quotas.
- 🥃 Christian Brothers Apple — Christian Brothers brandy with natural apple; 35% ABV (70 proof); the brand's third flavoured expression, January 2016.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Christian Brothers Honey · 🥃 Christian Brothers Apple · 🥃 Christian Brothers Peach · 🥃 Macieira Five Star · 🥃 Bénédictine B&B · 🥃 Crown Royal Black
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur, episode 54: Christian Brothers Brandy (VS 40 %, 80 proof; history: 1882, 1999 Heaven Hill)
- Heaven Hill: Christian Brothers Introduces CB Peach (5.8.2014; VS Brandy base; flavors bottled at 35 % alc./vol.; CB Honey first flavor 2011)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)