The best brandy brands probably don't come to mind as easily as the best whiskey, tequila, and vodka. Or even gin and rum for the matter. But there was once a time when brandy was the star spirit and ...

Brandy is any distilled spirit made from fermented fruit juice. Cognac is a specific type of barrel-aged brandy made in the Cognac region of France. Brandy is often sipped neat as an after-dinner ...

Armagnac is a grape brandy that is produced in the Armagnac region of the French province of Gascony. This region was the first in France to begin distilling grape-based spirits, making Armagnac the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. If you’re a fan of smooth, flavorful spirits, chances are you’ve come ...

Kentucky craft brandy is hot, but you can ditch your snifters: This stuff drinks like a whiskey and has a distinctly American swagger. The quest for an all-American style led Joe and Lesley Heron to ...

When Dan Farber started distilling brandy in the early nineties, “American brandy was such a small, little thing,” he says. His mentor, Hubert Germain-Robin of the eponymous brandy label, was making ...

For me, cognac and brandy are just the sippers I saw my grandparents enjoying after a hearty family meal, and the differences between them seemed minuscule or perhaps unimportant. But actually, the ...

Having a bottle of brandy on hand is a must this time of year. The subtle nuance of the wine-based spirit is perfect for warming up on cold nights and works wonders if you’re looking to spike an ...