What is the pure spirit distilled from wine?

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What is the pure spirit distilled from wine?

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Last updated Dec 24 2016.

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BRANDY, an alcoholic, potable spirit, obtained by the distillation of grape wine. (Also referred to as a genuine spirit).

http://books.google.com/books?id=sZMwK2fw0UMC&pg=PA122&lpg=PA122&dq=pure+spirit+distilled+from+wine&source=web&ots=_KINOQ5tMF&sig=-qY7k9bKDxdsazLm4L1TsuQEl3c&hl=en

https://www.britannica.com/topic/brandy

Response last updated by satguru on Dec 24 2016.
Mar 20 2008, 2:29 PM

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Answer 1

If it is pure, it is alcohol (ethanol), if you keep the good bits inside, it is called Marc. Depending on the areas, you can also call it Cognac or Armagnac.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognac_%28drink%29

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armagnac_%28drink%29

(Links added March 20, 2008 -- Zbeck)