A Guide to Buying and Using Brandy
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The Basics of Brandy | Everything You Need to Know
The fir eats / Marina Li
Brandy is a distilled spirit made from fermented fruits. Grapes are the most common (which essentially makes brandy a distilled wine) although brandies are also derived from apples apricots peaches and other fruits. Brandy can be made anywhere in the world and regional styles include cognac Armagnac grappa and pisco. Commonly enjoyed straight brandy is the base of several classic cocktails and drinkers in Brazil Germany India Russia and the Philippines now drink the most brandy.
Brandy takes its name from the Dutch word brandewijn meaning "burnt wine." It is a liqueur distilled from fermented fruit pulp or pomace (the leftovers from grape wine production). Traditional brandy is made from grapes. Other fruits fall into two categories: stone fruit brandy comes from fruits such as apples and pears while stone fruit brandies use apricots cherries peaches and plums.
