Because it’s officially the holidays, it’s finally time to talk about fruitcake once again. Many of us have never even tried this extremely dense, hard-to-swallow Christmas “cake” — full of various ...

While brandy may conjure up images of elegant snifters, men smoking cigars, and a room full of leather-bound books, the classic liquor, which is made from distilled wine, isn’t as intimidating as it ...

Last fall Sean Smiley, founder of State 38 Distilling in Golden, put out a call to friends and neighbors to bring in their unwanted backyard apples so that he could distill a batch of local fruit ...

Bake this show-stopping Christmas fruit cake with nuts, brandy, and spices—perfect for family gatherings and holiday ...

Two glasses of Cognac and a bottle on a wooden table - Fcafotodigital/Getty Images Ever wondered if Cognac and brandy are the same thing? Or why one bottle can feel like it demands a butler, while ...

Brandy (you're a fine pour). Bourbon gets a lot of love in the South around the holidays—and all year round—for good reason. We love the smoky notes and versatility with any number of cocktail sippers ...

This year, I have made a conscious effort to revisit the memories of holidays past, and those memories have been kind to me. They have allowed me to recall my family's traditions, and to feel ...