Brandy (from brandywine, derived from Dutch brandewijn—"burnt wine") is a spirit produced by wine distillation, the wine having first been produced by grape fermentation. It can also be made from fermented fruit (i.e., other than grapes) and from pomace. Brandy generally contains 36%–60% abv (alcohol by volume). Cognac, a type of fine brandy is a strong alcoholic beverage made from cognac spirit
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