Brandy

Introduction
Brandy is a liquor produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally
contains 35–60% alcohol by volume (70–120 US proof) and is
typically consumed as an after-dinner digestif. Some brandies are
aged in wooden casks. Others are coloured with caramel
colouring to imitate the effect of aging, and some are produced
using a combination of both aging and colouring. Brandy is
a distilled spirit produced from fermented fruit juice. Most often,
the fruit is grapes—making brandy distilled wine—though apple,
apricot, peach, and other fruits can be used to make brandy. It's
produced around the world as Cognac, Armagnac, pisco, eau-de-
vie, and other styles.
History
The origins of brandy are tied to the development
of distillation. While the process was known in classical
times, it was not used for significant beverage production
until the 15th century. In the early 16th century French
brandy helped kick start the cross-Atlantic triangle
trade when it took over the central role of the
Portuguese fortified wine due to its higher alcohol content
and ease of shipping. Canoemen and guards on the African
side of the trade were generally paid in brandy. By the late
17th century rum had replaced brandy as the exchange
alcohol of choice in the triangle trade.
Cognac:
Cognac is a type of brandy, and after
the distillation and during the aging process, is
also called eau de vie. It is produced by twice
distilling grape produced in any of the
designated growing regions . Cognac is the most
famous and prestigious . The combination of
chalky and clay soil, climate , special distillation
method, maturation , and blending process
makes cognac stand out from the rest.
Production of Cognac:
 Winemaking
 Distillation
 Maturing
 Blending
 Bottling
Types:
 Grande Champagne
 Petite Champagne
 Borderies 
 Fins Bois
 Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires
 Bois à terroirs
Armagnac brandy

Armagnac is the world’s 2nd best brandy produced in the armagnac region of the
france. The main grape varieties used in the production of armagnac are ugni
blanc, folle blanche, colombard and baco blanc.
Production of armagnac

 Base wine and distillation

 Aging and blending: aged in ‘monlezun’ oak cask 8-10 years
Brand name of armagnac region

 Janneau
 Marquis de puysegur
 Chabot
 Samalens
 Sempe
 laubade
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