What liquor is similar to cognac?
– Again, Brandy is a good substitute if your recipe calls for Cognac.
– If you want to vary the flavor, you could use rum.
Cognac, of course, is brandy specifically from the Cognac region of France. Like Scotch whisky or tequila (a type of mezcal), it comes from the actual place for which its named. But unlike Scotch, made from malted barley, Cognac is made from a much more delicate, seasonal raw material: grapes.