Boozin’ Blog

I don’t know about you but Old Man Winter has definitely found me in my corner of the world. It’s been crazy cold most of this month and all I want to do is flop in front of a fire with a stiff drink. So, for the rest of this month - and maybe some of next - let’s talk about cold weather drinks.

First on my list is brandy. Nothing makes me feel more protected from the ice and snow than warming a few ounces of silky brandy in my hand. As the stuff warms, it releases great aromas that remind me of late summer gardens and autumn leaves.

Now, I’m agnostic on the issue of cognac v. brandy. I’ve never found cognac to be remarkably better than brandy; it just seems like one is paying more for a booze because it comes from a particular region and therefore has the stamp of rarity. Not that I deliberately avoid cognac, I just would rather spend my money on quality instead of, well, I suppose one could call it a brand.

My favorite mid-range priced brandy is Asbach Uralt from Germany. It is a great, aromatic drink with lots of depth of flavor. There’s hardly a better way to pass a winter evening than slowly sipping a glass of this rich, tasty drink.

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