While often eclipsed by spirits like gin or whiskey, brandy can provide a delicious boozy base, too. Distilled since the Middle Ages — an early favorite of American colonists — the spirit appeared in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. If you’re a fan of smooth, flavorful spirits, chances are you’ve come ...

Glasses of brandy and bourbon on ice set against a dark background - nadianb/Shutterstock Brandy and bourbon can be difficult to distinguish from one another for a few reasons. They are both golden ...

Mention Cognac and it likely conjures up an image of elegant men in smoking jackets: Their cigars send foul odors through the air in dark paneled rooms with dim lighting while they slowly sip drinks ...

There’s no right or wrong way to sip this storied spirit. But here’s how brandy’s biggest fans drink it. Yet, brandy is surprisingly versatile—it’s an entire category of spirits, after all. It offers ...