It’s no secret that Wisconsin gets down with brandy. It’s commonly said that more than half of all Korbel brandy sold in the U.S. is consumed right here in Wisconsin . And most of that brandy is being poured in the state’s flagship (sorry, Bloody Mary) cocktail, the Wisconsin Old Fashioned.

Now, I am no brandy aficionado, but I am a die-hard brandy sour Old Fashioned drinker. While the rest of the country associates the “traditional” Old Fashioned with the holiday season, we Wisconsinites enjoy our version year round.

There’s just something about a spiced, fruity and warm brandy that works so well with cherry, orange, bitters and some nice lemon-lime soda. It’s great on a hot day, it’s great for a cozy night in, it’s as great at a dive bar as it is at a fancy restaurant – and

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