what type of brandy is cognac
Cognac is a type of brandy, which is a generic name for burnt wine. Cognac is an area in France where this particular brandy is made and has become popular in all parts of the world because of its rich taste and aroma.ognac is a type of brandy that comes from the Cognac region of France. Generally, due to it being a controlled type of liquor, Cognac is more expensive than brandy. Images Courtesy: 1  Brandy by Maxx1972 (CC BY-SA 3.0). 2  Jacquiot XO (Extra Old) by Armanshow (CC BY-SA 3.0).