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Spirits

Clear answers about spirits: what is in it, how long it lasts, what it does to your body.

What is the alcohol content of brandy?

How strong is brandy? NIAAA gives about 40% ABV as the typical strength of brandy or cognac. CDC uses the same figure for liquor in general: 80 proof…

By Drinks Type Editorial Team · Updated Nov 2026

What is the history of brandy?

Where does brandy come from? Brandy is a spirit made by distilling wine. Distillation was known in classical times, but it was not widely used to make drinks…

By Drinks Type Editorial Team · Updated Nov 2026

What are the best brands of brandy?

The short answer: for cognac, the best-known brandy, the 2026 Drinks International bar poll puts Rémy Martin first, then Hennessy, Martell and Courvoisier. Other brandies, such as calvados…

By Drinks Type Editorial Team · Updated Nov 2026

What is the difference between cognac and brandy?

What is the Difference Between Cognac and Brandy? Cognac and brandy are both distilled spirits made from fermented fruit juice. While most people think of cognac and brandy…

By Drinks Type Editorial Team · Updated Jun 2023

What are the types of brandy?

What are the main types of brandy? Brandy is distilled from fermented fruit juice, most often grapes. The types differ by fruit, place and aging. Type Made from…

By Drinks Type Editorial Team · Updated Nov 2026