Liquor from Wine, Fruit, Cereals and Sugar Cane

3 Liquor from Wine, Fruit, Cereals and Sugar Cane 

Brandy is distilled wine which contains at least 38% by volume of alcohol. Brandy to which alcohol is added is designated as a brandy blend or adulterated brandy. 

The term cognac is restricted to brandy made in France in the region of Charente. The brandy produced in southern France, called Armagnac, is close in quality to cognac. Brandy production originated in France. Fermented grape juices (must) are distilled in very simple copper-pot stills on an open fire, often without prior removal of the yeast. The primary distillate (section-nement) with a harsh, unpleasant odor is refined by repeated distillations ( repasse ). Brandy pro- 

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