It’s even stranger, seeing as I’m in France. However, the southwestern region of Cognac is an anomaly — 98% of its vineyards are used for cultivating brandy. It’s a drink that can perhaps ...

Besides Cognac, other well-known French brandies include Armagnac ... often with hints of caramel, vanilla, and dried fruit. Brandy, on the other hand, varies greatly depending on the region.

Usually aged in wooden casks, brandy develops rich flavors over time, with notes ranging from gourmand caramel and vanilla to dried ... all over the world, from French apple-based Calvados to ...