Brandy is a distilled spirit made from fermented grape juice that is aged in wood. Cognac is a famous brandy produced in a specific region of France from white grapes. It is distilled twice and aged in oak barrels, taking on a golden color and delicate flavor. Armagnac is a brandy produced in southern France using similar grapes and production methods as Cognac, but with some differences in soil, distillation process, and aging.