Cognac is a type of brandy that originates from the French region of Cognac. It is made by distilling wine, usually made from white grapes such as Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche or Colombard. The resulting eau-de-vie (alcohol) is then aged in oak barrels for at least two years before being bottled and sold. Cognac has a rich, complex flavor profile with notes of vanilla, fruit, and spice due to the aging process. It is often enjoyed as an after-dinner drink or used in cocktails such as the famous French Sidecar.