What Is Brandy?

~45% ABVOrigin: FranceSpirits

Brandy, sometimes known as cognac, is a distilled spirit produced from fermented fruit juice. Most often, the fruit is grapes (making brandy distilled wine), though apple, apricot, peach, and other fruits can be used to make brandy.

Brandy substitutes

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Cocktails using brandy

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