Virginia Spirits 101: Brandy
Gin, moonshine, brandy, vodka and whiskey. While these are all some of the top-produced spirits in Virginia, one of these is not like the other.
Traditionally speaking, distilled spirits come from the mashing and fermentation of grains. Brandy, on the other hand, comes from distilling fruit juice or wine. In fact, the name comes from the Dutch word “brandewijn,” which means “burnt wine.” […]
