What is Brandy?
Brandy is a fermented alcoholic drink which has wine or fruit mash as the primary ingredient that is distilled and fermented through a series of processes. On the other hand, rum is an alcoholic drink that is made from fermented sugarcane juice through the process of fermentation and distillation.
Types of Brandy
Brandy, an alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or a fermented fruit mash. The term used alone generally refers to the grape product; brandies made from the wines or fermented mashes of other fruits are commonly identified by the specific fruit name.
Best Brandy Recommendations
- Best Overall: Philbert Rare Cask Sherry Finish.
- Runner-Up Best Overall: Hennessy X.O.
- Best Armagnac: Darroze 40 Year Les Grand Assemblages.
- Best Cognac: HINE Homage.
- Best for Summer: Augier L’Océanique.