Brandy

Question 1

Brandy - is

Answer 1

a spirit that is produced by distilling wine. This includes wine made from any fruit, not just grapes. Cognac is the most well known variety of brandy and must be produced in Charente region of France. To bear the name Cognac at least 90% of the grapes must be ugni blanc. Other brandies include, Armangac(from SW France), Grappa(From Italy, made from grape pomace), and Pisco(from Peru and Chile).

Question 2

➔ Germain-Robin Craft Method

Answer 2

◆ Origin: California
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: colombard, pinot noir, riesling, zinfindel. VSOP-level
◆ Tasting Notes: fruit forward, earthy

Question 3

➔ Hennessy VS Cognac

Answer 3

◆ Origin: Cognac, France
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: Hennessy sells 40% of the worlds Cognac
◆ Tasting Notes: floral, berry, vanilla, wood, spice

Question 4

➔ Pierre Ferrand 1er Cru

Answer 4

◆ Origin: Cognac, France
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: citrus peel, stone fruit, honey, pastry

Question 5

➔ Laird’s Applejack

Answer 5

◆ Origin: U.S.
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: 35% apple brandy, 65% neutral grain spirit
◆ Tasting Notes: caramel, apple, spice

Question 6

➔ Laird’s Bonded Apple Brandy

Answer 6

◆ Origin: U.S.
◆ Proof: 100
◆ Special Info: 100% apple brandy
◆ Tasting Notes: caramel, apple, wood

Question 7

➔ Macchu Pisco

Answer 7

◆ Origin: Peru
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: distilled to 80proof, not diluted
◆ Tasting Notes: salt, grass, oak, pepper, almond