Brandy, Cognac, and Armagnac – Episode #10
Brandy is one of the world’s oldest distilled spirits. Learn about what it is, plus what distinguishes its best-known subgenre, Cognac, and Cognac’s lesser-known country cousin, Armagnac.
Near the end of the podcast, I mention the two most commonly used glasses for brandies. You can see them here.
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2:45: Early history
4:15: Production
7:00: Cognac
13:00: Amagnac
14:50: Glassware
15:30: A paradox