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.

To flavor, blend, or preserve with brandy.