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- In the 1600s thermometers were filled with brandy instead of mercury
- In the 1800s brandy was believed to strengthen hair roots
- Brandy was one of Franklin Roosevelt's favorite drinks
- After-dinner drink
- Colored with caramel coloring
- Began to appear in the 12th century
- Gained popularity in 14th century
- Most brandies are grape brandies
- Drink out of a brandy snifter to experience full range of flavor
- Name brandy comes from Dutch "brandewijn"
- Cognac is the best known brandy
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Brandy is an alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice such as from apples, cherries, pears and grapes. Brandy is usually drunk after a meal from special glasses with wide bowls called snifters. The liquor comes in many forms. Cognac is the best known type of brandy, and is made from grapes from the Cognac region of France. Famous labels like Couvoisier fall into this category of brandy.
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Different types of Brandy:
- American grape brandy
- Armagnac, from grapes of Armagnac region of France
- Brandy de Jerez, from Spain
- Cognac, from Cognac region of France
- Lourinha, from western Portugal
- Pomace brandy from fermened grape byroducts, includes Grappa
- Calvados, apple brandy
- Kirschwasser, from cherries
- Slivovitz, from plums
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Brandy Questions
Is Brandys? 1 AnswerI don't think so. I haven't found any info that supports that they are. read more
Whatever happened to Brandy? 1 AnswerBrandy is still recording music. She has recently released a new album entitled "Human". It's currently available on iTunes. read more
Does anyone have a good eggnog recipe that uses Kahlua instead of rum or brandy? 3 AnswersHere is one that uses Kahlua and vodka - I haven't personally tried it yet, but I will soon! http://www.recipezaar.com/Kahlua-Eggnog-227166 read more
Does anyone have a recipe that includes Brandy? I have a waaay big bottle that we need to get rid of. 1 AnswerThe food and drink section of the web site, SoFeminine.co.uk includes a number of tasty recipes that use brandy as a key ingredient. http://www.sofeminine.co... read more
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Brandy Brands
- Note: Some of the links in this section are to sites that require the user to be 21 to enter.
- Hartley
- Martell
- McDowell
- Heaven Hill
- Courvoisier
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Brandy Merchandise
- BizRate: Brandy
- Shopzilla: Brandy Liquor
- Amazon.com: Brandy Snifter & Warmer Set
- Yahoo Shopping: Brandy Sniffer Glasses
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RT @MiissMarvelous: OMG DID YALL KNO RAY-J IS BRANDY'S BROTHER???<<< Have u jus founf out? I've known this for yeeaaarrssss lmao!!
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Rollin inn mercedes :) with yes, Cassy and brandy
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Smh brandy is fuycken nasty
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#FF So Yeah! Check out @Klmusik23 's Wrk/if u need him 2 Produce/Write/OH YEAH HE CAN BLOW TOO! Sounds like a dude Brandy or something! :0))
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Got my lime , got my coconut, goin' Aces Up!!! And just had a shot of Brandy to boot!!! Great Night!!! lol
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