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When more than ten years pass in the oak barrel, the cognac's alcohol content decreases to 40% in volume. [7] The cognac is then transferred to "large glass bottles called bonbonnes", then stored for future "blending." [7] Since oak barrels stop contributing to flavor after four or five decades, longer aging periods may not be beneficial. [7]
The yeast sediment produced during the fermentation may or may not be kept in the wine, depending on the brandy style. [16] Brandy is distilled from the base wine in two phases. First, a large part of water and solids is removed from the base, obtaining so-called "low wine", a concentrated wine with 28–30% ABV.
Dutch brandy is based on either grain or molasses alcohol, with added essences and extracts to produce a particular taste. These may include fusel oil, amyl alcohols, vanilla, esters, oak curls, prune extract and the concentrated liquids obtained from liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra, Dutch "zoethoutwortel").
The cocktail requires just three ingredients: whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. But if you get a good one, it’ll also include a fourth ingredient: a maraschino cherry for garnish.
Because it is served before dining, the emphasis is usually on dry rather than sweet, as a general guideline. In France, the apéritif varies from region to region: pastis is popular in the south of France, Calvados brandy in the Normandy region, Crémant d'Alsace in the eastern region. Champagne wine or cognac may also be served.
The wine is produced in a variety of styles ranging from dry wines which can be consumed on their own as an aperitif, to sweet wines more usually consumed with dessert. Madeira is deliberately heated and oxidised as part of its maturation process, resulting in distinctive flavours and an unusually long lifespan once a bottle is opened.
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In the mid-1800s, a typical saloon would serve basic spirits, such as whiskey, brandy, or gin. For a sweet variation, a little sugar might be added. [2] For special occasions and depending on availability of the ingredients, various punches, toddies, egg nogs, grogs, or mulled wines might be provided, especially at social events.