Cognac is a type of brandy made in a particular way, governed and guided by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du
Cognac. Brandy, particularly South Af rican Brandy, is similar in that it also adheres to strict methods in production, as
determined by the Liquor Products Act. The other difference is the region. Just like Champagne can only be called as
such if made in the region and according to specific set standards, production of Cognac must be in the Cognac region of
France. Production of Brandy can, however, be in any other area or place. One similarity they both have is that both
Cognac and South Af rican Brandy must be made f rom grapes.