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Brandy Casks

Brandy Casks
The warm brown color of brandy is a by-product of its storage in wooden barrels. The most famous brandy, cognac, is a distilled white wine aged in oak casks. Brandy has a high alcohol content which is reduced by aging and dilution prior to bottling.
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