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The 8 pages that link to Brandy, each with the reason it gives.
RumCompared with: Fruit-based brandy provides a clear contrast to sugarcane-based rum.
WhiskyCompared with: Unlike whisky, brandy is made from fruit rather than grain.
Alcoholic beverageBroader topic: It emerged from applying distillation to fermented fruit beverages.
EggnogRelated: Brandy is a traditional choice for enriching eggnog with alcohol.
FlambéRelated: Its aroma and alcohol content make it a common flambé ingredient.
SangriaRelated: Some recipes add it to deepen flavor and raise the punch's alcohol content.