Q&A for How to Drink Brandy

Brandy is considered an after dinner drink because the strong taste can dull your palate while dining. So yes, it is a good time for consuming brandy.

Doing so is very common in many countries, add some vanilla -- it's called a tacao (Spanish). Add some brandy in eggnog (milk and eggs) and it's called white tiger's milk (British). Brandy and milk on ice with coffee is brandy or Allen's milk (a major food group in the state of Maine)!

You can, but as it states above, the ice melts and ruins the taste of the brandy. It's best served "neat" (by itself, no ice).

Any size snifter would be fine. You just add brandy to fill just the base so you can enjoy the aroma. The handle of the glass is held so you can lean the brandy over a flame to warm it, which also releases the aromas of the liquor.

It means brandy with a glass of water as a chaser. Some folks prefer to drink liquor neat and then follow it with a sip of water.

I would say no; it will ruin the flavor and taste. Brandy is best neat or in a cocktail. If you're looking for a "Hot Toddy," I'd recommend whiskey, warm water, and a dash of lemon juice if you have it.

While brandy might provide some comfort when you're sick, it would be a better idea to avoid alcohol as your body is attempting to fighting the cold. However, you could have some whiskey in a hot toddy with lemon juice.

Yes, you can. I recommend experimenting with different types to find the taste you like best.

Alcohol is not good for diabetics, as it adversely affects blood sugar levels.

Brandy and whisky are two completely different liquors, so there is no way to measure which is better. It is a matter of personal preference.

A single serving would be one to two ounces.

Serve it at room temperature or, if it's winter, gently heated. However, you may like it served cold, so give that a try too, in case it becomes your new thing.

Yes, but it’s better not to. Unless the flavours complement each other, the flavour of the food will ruin that of the brandy and vice-versa. Better to go for a wine instead. If you want to accompany your meal with brandy, go for pairing it with chocolate or venison as the flavours complement each other.

No. The strong flavours in liquors like whisky and brandy will dull your palate and you won’t enjoy your food as much.

That is up to your preference, but it'd be better not. Water and ice dilute brandy and the cold will slightly numb your taste buds. Best to drink brandy neat or with a cocktail. But it is up to you. If you enjoy it, go for it!

Neither is good for your health - they're both strong alcohol! In moderation, however, neither is more harmful than the other.