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

Apple-based spirits don’t get the respect they deserve. Sure, ardent fans appreciate their versatility in cocktails and how delicious they can be when sipped on their own. But their grape-based ...

Let’s start with the most important part: All Cognac is brandy, but not all brandy is Cognac. Think of brandy as the umbrella category that comprises spirits that have been distilled from fruit — by ...

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Two glasses of Cognac and a bottle on a wooden table - Fcafotodigital/Getty Images Ever wondered if Cognac and brandy are the same thing? Or why one bottle can feel like it demands a butler, while ...