ETYM From older brandywine, brandwine, from Dutch brandewijn, from p. p. of branden to burn, distill + wijn wine, akin to German branntwein. Related to Brand.
Alcoholic drink distilled from fermented grape juice (wine). The best-known examples are produced in France, notably Armagnac and Cognac. Brandy can also be prepared from other fruits, for example, apples (Calvados) and cherries (Kirschwasser). Brandies contain up to 55% alcohol.
Alcohol distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
Fina rakija od destilisanog vina, sa 50 procenata alkohola.
Po francuskoj varoši Cognac nazvana fina rakija od destilovanog vina, sa 50 procenata alkohola.
Žestoko alkoholno piće.
Žestoko alkoholno piće od vinskog destialata.
To flavor, blend, or preserve with brandy.