Brandy is an aged fruit wine that has been distilled to create a great flavor and a long history. Brandy is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fruit puree or wine. A variety of fruits can be used to make brandy, including grapes, apples, and peaches.

The Distillation of Alcohol – A Brief HistoryIf you like good alcoholic drinks (such as whiskey), you probably asked yourself more than once where and how everything started. And, if you are one of the people so fascinated with good spirits, you probably also have a moonshine still somewhere, in you

BackgroundThe name brandy comes from the Dutch word brandewijn, which means "shochu". The name is apt, because most brandy is made by heating wine (originally from an open flame). The heat dissipates and concentrates the alcohol naturally present in the wine. Because alcohol has a lower boiling poin