What's the differences between VSOP, XO and VS brandy?

Here are the differences between brandy and cognac, plus how much they cost, where they come from, and a few popular brands to try. read more

The designations refer to their age. It’s important to note that outside of Cognac and Armagnac (two subcategories of Brandy), the statements are not regulated. 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