On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 02:42:29 GMT, "Bryan J. Maloney"
wrote:

Richard Wright nattered on
om:
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Interesting--but are there any non-grape brandies?

Depends....

Some define the term solely in terms of the grape,
while other are less strict. If you adhere to the
latter view, then the answer is "yes"! Examples
include Schwartzwalder Kirsch *Germany), the
various palinkas of Hungary, andSlivovitz/Slivovica
(Balkan states). All of these involve a fermented
and distilled fruit mash. These are not the same as

1. flavored brandies (e.g. Blackberry Brandy)
2. flavored vodkas, such as cherry, apricot pit,
and various berries, common throughout
central Europe and the Balkans. These are
made by marinating fruit in vodka.

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