Brandy de Jerez still exist today, not only in Spain but in numerous countries throughout the world. Distillation: "Brandy de Jerez" uses two different types of distillation equipment, both made of copper: In the case of "Brandy de Jerez" double distillation is not required. From a simple distillation wine spirits of 65% by volume are obtained. The more a wine is distilled, the more of its characteristics and aromatic substances are lost. The traditional production method of "Brandy de Jerez" is controlled by the "Consejo Regulador del Brandy de Jerez" (the Brandy de Jerez Regulatory Council). The method has three main characteristics: In
Brandy snaps soft. The whipped cream can be sweetened with brandy or vanilla. However, the name "brandy snap" has no reference to brandy, the spirit. Brandy snaps are referred to in a recipe as early as 1802. An early Victorian etymology was as follows: BRANDY-SNAPS, a small cake of gingerbread. Probably "brand"-schnap, from being burnt, not for the real or supposed presence of brandy. "Brandy Snap" is a popular sweet snack sold at the Annual Hull Fair every October. The product sold at Hull Fair has traditionally been made by Wright and Co at its Bridge End Works in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.