BRANDY - Essentials in Cocktails & Bartending

What you'll learn

In-depth knowledge of all types of Brandy
Flavors & Aromas
Different styles of Brandy
Gain the ability to pair Brandy with food
Production
How to read a Cognac, Armagnac or any Brandy label
Popular Brandy Brands
Origins
Age Statements

Requirements

No existing Brandy or alcohol knowledge is required
All individuals wishing to drink alcohol must be of legal age where they reside. This course does not condone underage drinking in any capacity
This course is designed for those want to learn more about Brandy & how to better serve, select & enjoy it
Students are encouraged to sample Brandy throughout this course, but no specialist equipment is required beyond some Brandy to enjoy

Description

​"The difference between Cognac and Armagnac? Imagine a length of velvet and another of a silk fabric. Stroke them. The velvet has a deep, rich texture. That is an Armagnac. The silk is pure finesse, and that, to me, is a Cognac "

- Salvatore Calabrese

Brandy in simpler terms is a liquor that is distilled from wine made from fruit, usually grapes. But can also be distilled from the wine of other fruits like pears or apples. Multiple types of brandy that exist; & even if you know nothing about brandy, you've probably heard of the most famous one of all; Cognac! Cognac is a Brandy that is made from specific grapes produced only in the Cognac region of France.

All Cognacs are Brandy but not all Brandies are Cognac…

This course reviews the legal standards of Brandy Cognac & Armagnac, and other brandies, accompanied by their history, production methods, terminology, flavor profiles, popular brands and how to pair them with various foods.

Whether enjoying this course personally for pure enjoyment, or in the hospitality industry and you need further understanding for career purposes; we’ll explain all about Brandy, clearly & concisely. No more guessing.

This course will bring any novice to an expert, in an amazingly short amount of time.

WARNING: THIS COURSE GETS TECHNICAL AT TIMES! I have tried to be as detailed as possible. Some reviews have stated the course is too technical at times, but I think better to give too much info than not enough.

This course reviews:

In-depth knowledge of all types of Brandy

Flavors & Aromas

Different styles of Brandy - Grape, Fruit, Marc

Grape Brandies - Cognac, Armagnac, Brandy de Jerez, American

Pomace Brandies - Grappa & Marc

Fruit Brandies - Calvados, Applejack & more

Pairing Brandy with food

Serving Brandy

Production

Age Statements

How to read a Cognac, Armagnac & Brandy de Jerez label

Legal Standards

And for full rounded education, the history of Brandy

* Bonus lecture - Proper Glassware selection for Wine, Spirits, Cocktails & Beer!

Brandy truly is one of the finest things in the world, be it Cognac, Armagnac, fruit or Marc/Grappa brandy. It's not reserved for the stereotypical rich, so no matter who you are, sit back, relax and pour yourself a snifter now.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in Brandy
Mixologists, Bartenders, Servers & those in the hospitality industry that serve Brandy
Current Brandy drinkers wanting advanced knowledge for better selection & enjoyment
Novice alcohol drinkers, wanting to earn more about this very popular spirit