Cognac is a type of BRANDY made from white grapes grown in the Cognac region of France. It is distilled twice and aged in OAK barrels, usually for at least two years. The term 'cognac' can also refer to the BRANDY itself, as well as the glasses used to serve it. The word 'BRANDY' (6 letters) is a shortened form of the Dutch word 'brandewijn', meaning 'burnt wine'. Remy (4 letters) is a popular cognac brand produced by Remy Martin. Snifters (8 letters) are a type of glassware specifically designed for serving cognac. Sidecar (7 letters) is a classic cocktail made with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice. OAK (3 letters) is the type of wood used to make the barrels in which cognac is aged.