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The Battle of Spirits: Whiskey vs. Brandy

The Battle of Spirits: Whiskey vs. Brandy

The Best Brandy in the World: Cognac and Armagnac

The Best Brandy in the World: Cognac and Armagnac

Enjoying a good drink: the basics of brandy

Enjoying a good drink: the basics of brandy

16 June 2010

Brandy is essentially a spirit made by distilling wine. Generally containing between 35% to 60% alcohol by volume, brandies are popular as after-dinner drinks. There are different types of brandies available: grape, pomace, and fruit. Where not mentioned, the default type is grape. It got its name from the Dutch word brandewijn. When translated, this [...]

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Why You Should Give Brandy A Shot

Why You Should Give Brandy A Shot

16 June 2010

After a hearty dinner, it is customary on formal occasions that the best brandy the host has is served to guests. It is around this moment that the palette rests from all the gastronomic explosions that dinner gave. It is around this moment that people start to converse and socialize, giving them an opportunity to [...]

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Brandy Lemon Sumptuous Cake

Brandy Lemon Sumptuous Cake

16 June 2010

Did you know that you can get very creative with Brandy? There is a vast amount of best brandy recipes that you can try. Below is a Brandy Lemon Sumptuous Cake recipe. It is a sumptuous, mouth-watering cake that is perfect for special occasions. Slice through the goodness of this unique recipe, and bring the [...]

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Smooth and classy: enjoying brandy

Smooth and classy: enjoying brandy

16 June 2010

Brandy is one of the popular spirits enjoyed by many. Typically served as an after-dinner drink, it contains about 35% to 60% alcohol by volume. Traditionally aged in oak casks, this spirit is produced by distilling wine. The distillation process is delicate, done slowly so as to let the flavors emerge thoroughly. Brandies get their [...]

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Of mixes and matches: enjoying a brandy drink

Of mixes and matches: enjoying a brandy drink

16 June 2010

Brandy is best enjoyed neat, without anything. No ice. Not mixed. Just plain. This will allow you to take in all its flavors and truly experience what brandies are renowned in the world for. Warmed by touch, brandies are on the pungent side. If chilled, they develop a smoother, thicker, and milder feel. But this [...]

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Scotch versus brandy: the smooth war

Scotch versus brandy: the smooth war

20 January 2009

Scotch and brandy are two different things altogether. For starters, scotch whiskeys are made from grains, while brandies are made from wines, which are made from grapes. Some people like whiskeys better. Some prefer their brandies. And a whole other group of people don’t want to touch either. There’s really no way to tell which [...]

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