brandy
Distilled wine drink
Brandy is a spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
Grape brandy is the standard; fruit brandies specify their source: apple brandy, cherry brandy.
The drink is traditionally sipped after dinner or used in cooking.
She warmed the brandy in her hands before drinking. (Capitalized Brandy is a given name.)
Grape-based distilled spirit
- eau-de-vieUnaged fruit distillate
- piscoGrape brandy from Peru
- grappaSpirit from grape skins
- slivovitzPlum-based Balkan spirit
kirsch · pomace · grape · digestif · aperitif · liquor · spirits · neat
Area beside the hearth
- hearthFireplace floor area
- snifterShort-stemmed brandy goblet
- cozinessComfortable warm intimacy
- glowSteady, soft light
sipping · warming · comfort · winter · nightcap · relaxation · soothing · mellow
Alcohol manufacturing plant
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- stillsFrozen film moments
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
mash · rectification · purification · alembic · aging · cask · barrel · wine
Oral cavity ceiling
- finishBring to completion
- lingeringRemaining beyond expected duration
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- notesBrief written records
complexity · fruity · spicy · oakiness · vanillin · smoky · mellow · velvety
Bright yellow, or precious
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- mahoganyReddish-brown tropical lumber
tawny · burnished · glowing · translucent · deep · rich · warm · hue
Quercus genus member
- barrelsCylindrical storage vessels
- vintageQuality from past eras
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- cellarUnderground storage room
reserve · decades · mellowed · seasoned · cask · wood · charred · XO
cognac
Grape-based distilled spirit
- eau-de-vieUnaged fruit distillate
- piscoGrape brandy from Peru
- grappaSpirit from grape skins
slivovitz · kirsch · pomace · grape · digestif · aperitif · liquor · spirits · neat · sipping
fireside
Area beside the hearth
glow · sipping · warming · comfort · winter · nightcap · relaxation · soothing · mellow · toasty
distillery
Alcohol manufacturing plant
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- stillsFrozen film moments
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
alcohol · mash · rectification · purification · alembic · aging · cask · barrel · wine · fruit
palate
Oral cavity ceiling
- finishBring to completion
- lingeringRemaining beyond expected duration
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
notes · complexity · fruity · spicy · oakiness · vanillin · smoky · mellow · velvety · warmth
golden
Bright yellow, or precious
mahogany · tawny · burnished · glowing · translucent · deep · rich · warm · hue · color
oak
Quercus genus member
- barrelsCylindrical storage vessels
- vintageQuality from past eras
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
cellar · reserve · decades · mellowed · seasoned · cask · wood · charred · XO · napoleon
connoisseur
Expert in matters of taste
decadent · expensive · gourmet · sophisticated · elegant · indulgence · premium · fine · rare · collector
brandywine
Fermented grape beverage
grape juice · must · cider · fruit wine · new wine
- apple brandySpirit distilled from cider
- brandy sauceSweet spirit-based condiment
- cherry brandyLiqueur from stone fruit
- fruit brandySpirit distilled from produce
- apricot brandySpirit distilled from drupes
- brandy snifterBowl-shaped liquor glass