Brandy can be a delightful beverage, but are you supposed to drink it with or without ice? We spoke to an expert to learn how ...

For example, most people know Cognac and Armagnac as refined French spirits, typically sipped from globe-shaped snifters after fancy meals. Both, however, are in fact types of grape brandy.

Believe it or not, the traditional snifter is not the ideal choice of stemware for the enjoyment of fine French brandy. The best glass for this purpose has a rounded belly with a tapered chimney.