Brandy used to distill brandy: A cucurbit was filled half full of the liquor from which brandy was to be drawn and then raised with a little fire until about one-sixth part was distilled, or until that which falls into the receiver was entirely flammable. This liquor, distilled only once, was called "spirit of wine" or "brandy". Purified by another distillation (or several more), this was then called "spirit of wine rectified". The second distillation was made in "balneo mariae" and in a glass cucurbit, and the liquor was distilled to about one half the quantity. This was further rectified as
Febian Brandy contract with the option of a third year. Before signing for the Blades, Brandy claimed that clubs in Russia and the USA were interested in signing him. Brandy made his debut for the Blades in the opening fixture of the following season, in a 2–1 home defeat of Notts County. After initially being a regular starter for the Blades, Brandy picked up two red cards in quick succession in October and November of that year, picking up a seven-match suspension in total. By the time Brandy returned to first-team contention, Nigel Clough had taken over as manager and used Brandy