Cognac & Other Brandy
Brandy is produced by distilling wine and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink. The term "brandy" also denotes liquors obtained from the wines of other fruits, and there are many types of brandy across the winemaking regions of the world, including cognac, Armagnac and pisco.
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Champs-Élysées
A riff on the Sidecar, the Champs-Élysées is an early 20th-century drink that was popularized in Europe while the United States was still reckoning with Prohibition. Its use of cognac and Chartreuse, an herbal French liqueur, creates an aromatic and refreshing nod to the past.
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All applejack is apple brandy, but not all apple brandy is applejack. Here’s a guide to the similarities and differences between these apple-based spirits, including their unique origins, processes, and fruits.
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Hawksmoor Apple Martini
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Courvoisier VSOP Cognac Review
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Hennessy V.S.O.P. Privilège Cognac Review
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Longines
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All the Way Up
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Woodson & Ford
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Grave Digger
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Brandy Sangaree
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Eggnog
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Sea Breeze Cooler
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Brandy Alexander
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Classic Sangria
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Between the Sheets
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Everything You Need to Know About Apple Brandy and Applejack
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Behind the Drink: The Sazerac
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