What is the difference between brandy and cognac?

To make it slightly more difficult, different types of Brandy from different parts of the world each have their own names. And while apple-based ... Speaking of it, the main difference between Cognac and Armagnac is also known as the golden rule of real estate: Location, location, location. read more

Brandy vs Cognac . If you are a connoisseur, or if you consume alcoholic drinks, you can easily find the difference between a brandy and a cognac. But, if you are a teetotaler the words brandy and cognac probably mean nothing to you. However, technically speaking, a cognac is a type of brandy itself. read more

Viewed side by side, there's little apparent difference between a glass of brandy and a glass of cognac. Yet, brandy can cost just a few dollars while high-end cognacs can fetch tens of thousands. The difference is that cognac is a premium form of brandy, crafted -- like American bourbon whiskey -- in a very specific fashion. read more

Cognac and Armagnac are both French brandies made from white wine grapes. Unsurprisingly, Cognac is made in Cognac and Armagnac is made in Armagnac, in the Gascony region. While the two carry similarities, they also have some differences. read more