Yes! In fact, there are several classic cocktails that utilize cognac/brandy and whiskey in the recipe! Ron has described the classic Vieux Carre.
What Brandy and Whisky have in common
As you know, Brandy and Whisky are the two most famous drinks in the world, and despite differences in the raw materials used and the methods of production, they share certain similarities.
To give you a general idea of both drinks, we will explain briefly their key points:
Ingredients used in their production:
Brandy is a spirit distilled from fermented wine and is aged for varying periods in oak barrels. Whisky is a spirit distilled from fermented malted cereals such as barley, wheat, rye and corn and, like Brandy, is aged for varying periods in oak barrels.
For Brandy production the process is based on the distillation of wine in copper stills. Interestingly, three litres of wine are needed to produce one litre of Brandy, and it is for this reason that Brandy is known as the “Spirit of Wine”. Whisky on the other hand, is made by the distillation of fermented malted cereals, also in copper stills.
Difference between Alcoholic Beverages: Wine/Whiskey/Rum/Gin/Vodka/Tequila/Brandy/Alcohol percentage
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