About Brandy, Cordials and Liqueurs

Use of brandy is on decline in United States. Brandy is made by distilling fermented mash of fresh or dried fruits including wines to less than 95% alcohol. Just like whisky, brandy is aged for in Oak barrels. A brandy aged for less than two years is called "immature". Cordials and liqueurs are made like "Gin". The distilled spirits are re-distilled over fruits, flowers, herbs. 

Cognac is grape brandy distilled from grapes in the Cognac region of France
Ouzo is a grape brandy from Greece flavored with anise 
Metaxa is a heavy grape brandy from Greece flavored with raisins.
Raki is made from "figs and dates" produced in Turkey.
Pisco is a grape brandy produced in Peru.
Applejack is made from apple cider in United States.
Kirsch is a cherry brandy produced in Germany.
Kahlua is a coffee liqueur made in Mexico