brandy

noun bran·dy \ ˈbran-dē \

|Updated on: 11 Jul 2018

Definition of brandy

plural brandies

: an alcoholic beverage distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

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Recent Examples of brandy from the Web

For as much love as Philly’s craft beer scene gets, much of the city gets its buzz from brandy.

— aubrey nagle, Philly.com, "Five dead in Annapolis shooting, Philly heat wave arrives as some 'hoods get hotter | Morning Newsletter," 29 June 2018
Add the brandy to the pot and deglaze the onion mixture.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Shrimp Bisque," 5 June 2018
While the company’s American brandy and other spirits are maturing in the cellar at 1121 E. Washington St. in Butchertown, there’s a different kind of evolution happening upstairs.

— maggie menderski, The Courier-Journal, "Fancy a brandy and a killer view of Louisville? ALEX&NDER serves both," 16 May 2018
Photo: Terry Bates/Cornell University Kevin Kilcoyne, general manager of Welch’s global ingredients group, said his group is working with some New York distillers on brandy and vodka.

— melanie grayce west, WSJ, "N.Y. Grape Growers, Squeezed by Low Demand, Look Beyond Juice," 30 Apr. 2018
Whether blended with milk chocolate Sassy Cow ice cream and plump, juicy strawberries for a special occasion or sipped straight, accompanied by a square of dark chocolate, this smooth, distinct brandy finishes any meal on a high note.

— ashleigh spitza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Gatherings: Love, honor and enjoy a meal with your valentine," 10 Feb. 2018
Winston Churchill started on the whisky shortly after breakfast and later added formidable quantities of wine, brandy and his particular favourite, champagne.

— The Economist, "Last orders for political drinking," 31 May 2018
For the dessert round, Beni served a deconstructed apple tartlet with walnut crumble, apple-brandy cream and cranberry coulis.

— tracy swartz, chicagotribune.com, "Did Pilsen contestant win 'MasterChef Junior' Season 6?," 18 May 2018
Source: Jackie Zykan Southern Peach Julep 2 ounces Copper & Kings brandy1/2 ounce simple syrup 3 dashes peach bitters 8-10 mint leaves 3 slices fresh, ripe peaches Combine all ingredients in mixing tin.

— bailey loosemore, The Courier-Journal, "Wait! Before you try a mint julep, here's everything you should know about the Derby drink," 6 Apr. 2018

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