Brandy was the accidental outcome while distilling wine.
Brandy has a respected antiquity dating back to the 12th century.
Brandies differ in taste according to their place of origin. Thus you have a heady array ranging from the plum brandy from Hungary, the black cherry flavored brandy from Germany and Switzerland and the fruity concoctions from Portugal.
St. Bernard dogs, renowned for their human rescue missions in the arduous Swiss Alps, carry a cask of brandy to rejuvenate the cold weary souls.
