Brandy (from brandywine, derived from Dutch brandewijn—burnt wine) is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35%–60% alcohol by volume and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink. Some brandies are aged in wooden casks, w...
Brandy is a distilled spirit produced by distilling wine or other fermented fruit juice. Most of the time, it is matured in oak barrels, which enhances the already robust and nuanced taste. Extracting the fruit's natural sugars and alcohol and concentrates it in a more powerful and flavored liquor. Grapes, apples, pears, and plums are just some of the fruits that may be used to distill brandy.
Brandy comes in a wide variety, and each has its own signature taste.
