Brandy is a spirit typically made from grapes but can be made from other fruits. Cognac is a barrel aged brandy made in the ...

It’s likely that Spain was the first European country to produce brandy. The practice of distillation was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by the Moors in the 8th century. It’s not clear when ...

When it comes to dark spirits, collectors go to great lengths to chase down vintage Kentucky Bourbons from indie producers like Pappy Van Winkle and rare single-malt scotches from now-shuttered ...

Armagnac is a highly aromatic grape brandy from the French region of Gascony. First mentioned in 1310, it is among the oldest distilled spirits in the world. It is possibly the first grape brandy ever ...

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The best brandy brands probably don't come to mind as easily as the best whiskey, tequila, and vodka. Or even gin and rum for the matter. But there was once a time when brandy was the star spirit and ...

Rachel Cole Gardner was working on her grandmother’s farm in Upstate New York when she noticed some gangly apple trees around the property, trees that hadn’t been pruned in years, adorned with tiny ...

Mention Cognac and it likely conjures up an image of elegant men in smoking jackets: Their cigars send foul odors through the ...

Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders ...

Brandy and bourbon can be difficult to distinguish from one another for a few reasons. They are both golden brown to amber in color, are ideal alcohols for spiking holiday eggnog, and among a chef's ...