Armagnac
The correct spelling is cognac, or capitalized Cognac for the region of France and the distilled brandy produced there.
The alcoholic beverage is cognac (CAHN-yak), a brandy (distilled wine) from the region of France around the town of Cognac.
No, Hennesey is a brandy, specifically a cognac. Brandies are distilled from wine, cognac is distilled from the wine of grapes from in or near the champagne region in France. Not to be confused with the sparkling wine called champagne.
ther are a number. Cognac, from Cognac region, Armagnac from Landes, Marc etc
It's spelled 'Cognac' (the name of a city and a wine region), and is a brandy (distilled wine).
Brandy from the Armagnac region of France. _________________________________ Armagnac is a protected name for brandy which is made in the region of Gascony (France). This type of brandy (hence the protected name) comes from a hotter climate than and sandy soil. These two properties makes a big difference on the quality of the grapes that are grown in order to make Armagnac (brandy is a liquor that is made from distilled grape juice). The combination of these two qualities are considered unique to brandy making. After the grape juice is fermented then the wine is distilled. The distilled liquid is matured in oak casks.
The proper noun is Cognac, a city and wine region in France. The name "cognac" generically applies to distilled white wine, or brandy.
An Armagnac is a variety of brandy made in the region of Armagnac, a region of France.
Calvados, an apple brandy, is produced in Normandy, Western France.
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Brandy is a form of distilled grape-wine, but it can be made from other fruits. It often has caramel colouring. It is made in many countries of the world. Cognac is brandy that is made in specific geographic regions, i.e. the Cognac and Gascony ('Armagnac') regions of France. See Related Links below ads.
Cognac is distilled from grapes in the Cognac region of France. Vodka is distilled from anything, as long it's distilled to over 190 proof, and can be from anywhere.