Brandy and Cognac is an alcoholic spirit made by distilling wine or other fermented fruit juices, usually grapes. It’s smooth, warm, and often aged in wooden barrels to gain rich flavors. Cognac is a special type of brandy that can only come from the Cognac region in France. It’s double distilled in copper pot stills and aged in oak barrels for at least two years. Popular styles like VS, VSOP, and XO show how long it’s aged. Cognac is prized for its fruity, vanilla, and spicy tastes, and is enjoyed neat, on ice, or in classic cocktails like the Sidecar. Whether you're exploring brandy for the first time or already a fan, Cognac offers elegance and tradition to savor.