Why is brandy so expensive?

So much so that the region has protected the name, much like Champagne and Port. It's just not possible to distill a few grapes and call it cognac; that's what brandy is. read more

So much so that the region has protected the name, much like Champagne and Port. It’s just not possible to distill a few grapes and call it cognac; that’s what brandy is. Just like a Scotch can’t bear the name unless it’s spent a few years in a barrel in Scotland, cognac doesn’t earn the moniker until it’s done its time in the region. read more

If you've shopped at Brandy Melville or even looked online then you know how expensive the clothes are. For a simple shirt that I could get at another store for $5-$10, at Brandy Melville it's around $15-$20. read more

Not all of it is. You can buy cheap brandy, like Christian Brothers or any of a number of “bottom shelf” brands for $20 or so for a 1.75 liter bottle. Brandy and cognac are designated as VS and VSOP. read more