The Story of Brandy

Author: Meng Bai
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: "Brandy" is the Chinese transliteration of the English word "Brandy." The term "Brandy" evolved from the Dutch word "Brandewijn," which means "burning wine." According to local records from Vauclerc in France, as early as 1411, people in the Cognac region of France had already begun distilling "the water of life." By the 16th century, the production of "the water of life" had spread throughout France.
Content: The history of brandy, what brandy is, the origins of brandy, the types and origins of brandy, the classification of brandy, the production regions of brandy, the brewing and tasting of brandy, the grapes used to produce brandy, the brewing process of brandy, the grading of brandy, how to appreciate brandy, the consumption of brandy, how to choose brandy, the storage of brandy, brandy culture, brandy and health, brandy culture, brandy and dining, brandy and Western cuisine, anecdotes about brandy, famous brandies, Rémy Martin, Martell, Hennessy, Napoleon, Pisco, etc.