Brandy is an alcohol that deserves a bigger place on your shelf. These fruit-based spirits deliver smooth, rich flavor ...

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.

Brandy is a spirit made from distilled wine, usually served as an after-dinner drink or used in flambé dishes—like Jacques Pepin's recipe for classic Crepes Suzette. Brandy is a great addition ...

Though it is possible to make brandy from any fruit, the most popular choice for making them is early grapes. Used predominantly as an after dinner drink, brandy contains about 35% to 60% of alcohol.