Not all brandies are born equal. Ask the person next to you how many brands of Cognac they've heard of and they may be able to reel off several big names without much strenuous recollection. Rémy ...

In the French countryside, people don’t obsess over pumpkin spice flavored baguettes or Camembert as soon as the fall weather hits. Instead, Normans sip on a complex glass of fruity yet earthy ...

Courtney Iseman is a Brooklyn-based writer with over a decade of experience. She covers drinks, along with food, music, travel, culture, and lifestyle for PUNCH, Craft Beer & Brewing, Craft Spirits & ...

“When someone drinks calvados, they’re forced to acknowledge the base material it’s made from,” said Thad Vogler, the San Francisco-based proprietor of Bar Agricole (which has earned him multiple nods ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Dingwall is a Toronto-based sommelier and drinks writer. This article is more than 4 years old. Two Diageo vets, Tim ...

Calvados is Normandy’s glorious eau-de-vie, a beverage category that includes any fermented juice that’s been distilled. While most are grape-based, this gem is distilled from the essence of fall: ...