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Distilled spirits are all alcoholic beverages in which the concentration of?ethyl alcoholhas been increased above that of the original fermented mixture by a method called distillation. Brandy Brandy is a type of?distilled alcholic beverage?made from?fermented fruit Brandy generally contains 35–60%?alcohol by volume and is typically taken as an?after-dinner drink. The spirit produced in the Cognac region of France is by far the most well-known and admired brandy in the world.?Famous Cognac varieties include Hennessy, Rémy Martin, and Courvoisier. Brandy Labels: Brandy has a rating system to describe its quality and condition, these indicators can usually be found near the brand name on the label. A.C aged 2 years in wood. V.S. Very Special or 3-Star, aged at least 3 years in wood. V.S.O.P. Very Superior Old Pale or 5-Star, aged at least 5 years in wood. X.O Extra Old, Napoleon or Vieille Reserve, aged at least 6 years, Napoleon at least 4 years. Vintage- Stored in the cask until the time it is bottled with the label showing the vintage date. Hors Dage: These are too old to determine the age. Whisky? Whisky?or?whiskey is a type of?distilled alcholic beverage?made from?fermented?grain?mash. Whisky generally contains 50%?or more than 60% alcohol by volume Vodka?is a?distilled beverage?composed primarily of water and?ethanol, sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Traditionally, vodka is made by the distillation of?fermented?grains?or?potatoes, though some modern brands use other substances, such as fruits or sugar. Traditionally, vodka had an alcoholic content of 40%?alcohol by volume? ?It is also commonly used in?cocktails?and mixed drinks, such as the?vodka martini,?vodka tonic,?Screwdriver,?Greyhound,?Black or white Russian,?Bloody Mary, and?Sex on the Beach. Gin is a light-bodied, liquor made of a?mash?of cereal grain, usually corn, rye, barley and wheat that has few?congeners. The main flavor and aroma notes are contributed by juniper berries.? Ru