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11 Brandy Myths, Debunked
Brandy is so much more than something you add to eggnog during the holidays. Debunk some common beliefs and open up to the ...
The drink of choice for rail tycoons and hip-hop ... is identified as just "brandy" without the fruit modifier. The name brandy comes from the Dutch brandewijn, which translates as burnt wine.
Brandy is a spirit made from distilled wine, usually served as an after-dinner drink or used in flambé dishes—like Jacques Pepin's recipe for classic Crepes Suzette. Brandy is a great addition ...
Brandy began to be distilled in France .bout ... that the physicians named it "the water of life," (l'eau de vie,) a name it still retains, though now rendered, by excessive potations, one of ...
what's the difference? While brandy and Cognac are two of the best-known options on the menu, and their names are often used ...
Cognac is a type of French brandy, made from acidic white wine and produced in very restricted regions in France. It's delicious in all kinds of cocktails, is wonderful as a sauce for steak and ...