The Brandy Bar + Cocktails

The Brandy Bar + Cocktails 🥃The Brandy Bar offers over 70+ types of brandies from countries across the globe.
📍Located in historic Hendersonville, North Carolina.

North Carolina's first brandy bar offering over 73 types of brandies from countries across the globe. Served with a variety of locally sourced bar snacks.

Wed 6/3/26 - 4-9 PM - A $6 special so join us for a straight pour of your choice of Joaquin Coffee brandy - a brandy wi...
05/31/2026

Wed 6/3/26 - 4-9 PM - A $6 special so join us for a straight pour of your choice of Joaquin Coffee brandy - a brandy with a fresh roasted coffee taste and hints of chocolate and vanilla or Joaquin Ginger brandy. - Sweet ginger with hint of brandy –a smooth sensation with floral notes.

Thurs 6/4/26 - 4-9 PM - Lots of local mysteries float around in Henderson County and one in particular was a cold case t...
05/31/2026

Thurs 6/4/26 - 4-9 PM - Lots of local mysteries float around in Henderson County and one in particular was a cold case that was solved - the local myth of the “Hanging of George Cunningham.” In the early formation of the county when folks were traveling long distances, they would build campfires and sometimes would be joined by other travelers who would talk, exchange views, sing, play the banjo or fiddle. And sometimes card playing, gambling and a jug of potent corn whiskey would be passed around. One night such a camp was on the banks of a small settlement called Swannanoa. Late in the afternoon of June 6,1874, George Cunningham found such a site and a man sitting by it. The stranger introduced himself as Daniel Sternberg from Kansas. Sternberg fetched from his saddlebags a deck of cards and a jug of corn whiskey which they began to consume while playing cards. As the game continued, young George continued to win until he had won all of Sternberg’s money. Then Sternberg put up his gold watch which George won as well. Early the next morning Sternberg’s body was found below the camp with his head crushed. Later in the day the Buncombe County Sheriff caught up with Cunningham’s wagon and placed him under arrest for murder. The gold watch was found in Cunningham’s possession which he claimed was won fairly. Cunningham told the story of Sternberg calling him a cheat and trying to take the money back. Cunningham was furious and picked up an ax and threatened Sternberg who picked up a split rail and swung it at Cunningham, hitting the ax he held. When Sternberg grabbed for the ax, Cunningham hit him in the head. Cunningham said, “I hit him in the head with it and killed him.” He pled guilty to self-defense, was tried and sentenced to hang. Eyewitnesses say that when the trap was sprung, the body dropped to the end of the rope, but George Cunningham’s feet were touching the ground. The doctor who was present to pronounce the death rushed to the body and announced in a loud voice that could be heard by all present:” The man is dead! He’s dead!” The rope was cut at once and the body immediately put in a coffin, placed on a wagon and the driver lashed the horses into a gallop. A man was seen to jump off the wagon and run through the woods The lid was replaced, and the wagon continued its journey.
In 1959 the descendants of Cunningham petitioned to have his grave in Patty’s Chapel Cemetery opened, and on July 7, 1959, everyone gathered around the open grave, witnessed by Dr. David Pierce, Professor at UNC-A (local historian & author of several books). After 85+ years of internment, careful examination revealed no remains of bones, teeth or hair. There was found a large quantity of oak wood covered in well-preserved bark was found. This was thought to be evidence that the stories of an oak log being substituted for the body, might in fact be true. Dr. Pierce declared, “There seems to be no evidence that a man was ever buried in this grave.” So what cemetery houses the remains of George Cunningham?
Mystery Cocktails:
Satan’s Whisker – CB Frost, Rum, Coconut cream, cranberry & orange juices
Baltic Murder Mystery – CB Frost, crème de cassis, club soda topper
Agatha Christie Mystery – Cognac, Cointreau, sour mix
The Mystery Cocktail – Make a guess – well-balanced, not sweet nor tart
Fruit/infused flight 1/2 price

Thurs 5/28/26 - 4-9 PM - Magnolia Cocktail specials - Wow… The Fraser Magnolias are budding, ready to bloom with their d...
05/24/2026

Thurs 5/28/26 - 4-9 PM - Magnolia Cocktail specials - Wow… The Fraser Magnolias are budding, ready to bloom with their dark green leathery leaves and cream colored flowers with that distinctly clean citrus smell. Although this Magnolia Grandiflora is not native to Appalachia, (native to the bottomlands & moist wooded areas in the central & southeastern coastal plains) they are hardy and grow well here. Fossil records suggest that the genus existed from the Cretaceous period (145-66 million years ago), making the Magnolia the first flowering plant. Before this time only conifers and cycads graced the earth- which themselves came after historic distribution, prior to the last age, would have been across most of mainland Europe and the rest of the northern hemisphere. Although since the last ice age its native range has predominantly been Asia and eastern America.
There are 130 species of the genus magnolia, but only 8 of the species are native to the United States. Six of these species can be found in the southern highlands southwest of Virginia, NC, and into the piedmont area of north Georgia. Of the six species, four grow locally, two have been introduced, and one is rather rare, so the only magnolia trees that we are likely to see tramping around the woods are the Fraser magnolia (Magnolia fraseri), the cucumber tree (M. acuminata), and the umbrella magnolia (M. tripetala).
All three of these common native species lie within the Appalachian belt and have deciduous leaves, blooming in late April - May, and into June. But our local “cucumber tree” is the Magnolia Acuminata with its unripe fruit that appears in the shape of a cucumber and develops into a deep dark red colored berries used by florists as decoration. These are 4-8 inches long and 3-4 inches broad with the individual carpels splitting open to release the bright red seeds, truly beautiful if you see them in the fall woods. The leaves of the Magnolia Acuminata are deciduous, simple and alternate, oval to oblong, 12inches plus long and 6-10 inches wide. Unlike the Magnolia Grandiflora, the flowers are not showy but are typically small, yellow-green, and borne high in the tree.
Magnolia c**ktails
The Magnolia – Douglas fir brandy, lemon juice, heavy cream, grenadine
Magnolia Blossom – CB Frost, cranberry juice, orange juice.
Grand Magnolia Mimosa – Mango brandy, Cointreau, orange juice, Champagne topper
Cucumber tree- CB Frost, Douglas fir, simple syrup, cucumbers, lime juice
Fruit/infused flight ½ price

Wed 5/27/26 – 4-9 PM Brandy Alexander Special – join us for that very old-fashioned c**ktail called the Brandy Alexander...
05/24/2026

Wed 5/27/26 – 4-9 PM Brandy Alexander Special – join us for that very old-fashioned c**ktail called the Brandy Alexander, but we have added the choice between the traditional chocolate liqueur version and our Strawberry Brandy Alexander version – Courvoisier, chocolate liqueur or strawberry brandy, and heavy cream. A fantastic dessert c**ktail!

Join us at The Brady Bar + Cocktails on Thurs, 5/21 – 4- 9:00 PM for selected martinis, many say the best of all c**ktai...
05/17/2026

Join us at The Brady Bar + Cocktails on Thurs,
5/21 – 4- 9:00 PM for selected martinis, many say the best of all c**ktails.
The Martini has a crazy history. Of the 3 stories of how it was invented, the favorite is the Occidental Hotel that appeared in Jerry Thomas’ The Bar-Tender’s Guide (1862). During the Gold Rush, a miner from Sierra Nevada struck it rich & headed to San Francisco, straight to the Occidental Hotel in search of a libation. Later, the term “Martini” preceded the term “c**ktail” which began as a beverage you’d order at a hotel, then died out with Prohibition, which is when c**ktails were invented. During Prohibition, people started adding ingredients that weren’t typically mixed with spirits, so you would have less booze on your breath than
ard alcohol. Fast forward to the 1960s, it becomes the Bond era. The drink began trending because everyone could see James Bond drinking it & they wanted to experience it. ‘Oh, he drinks Martinis—that’s masculine. The 1980s was “the self-destruction of the c**ktail scene.” Everyone was calling all c**ktails ‘Martinis.’ People called anything martini c**ktails & not referring to the drink itself. Nothing fell into the category of a Martini except the shape of the glass. Bottom line - it’s incredible how important spirits are to the forming of America. The Italian Acquatini, the drink of Rome, was originally made using water from the Trevi Fountain (whose water flows from the city’s ancient aqueducts.) Since we Americans do not drink water, we use only the straight up stuff – Brandy, grappa, with a rinse of dry vermouth.
French Martini - is the drink that helped to kick off the flavored Martini craze of the ’90s. The c**ktail was brought to prominence in NYC at Balthazar. It’s sweet and creamy due to the pineapple juice and crème de cassis.
During Prohibition, the simple Orange Blossom tipple was a big hit among illicit imbibers. Similar to a Screwdriver, it was a perfect way to disguise booze. Try one for yourself to find out why it was such a hit with the flapper set - Brandy, sweet vermouth, fresh squeezed orange juice.
But, of course, with the Classic Martini you could never go wrong, dirty or straight – brandy, splash of gin, splash of vermouth, served with olive or lemon twist – using brandy this martini is very smooth with none of the heat of vodka or gin.
Hawaiian Martini - Have a Hawaiian Martini to feel like you're at the beach! This martini has all the flavors of Hawaii: pineapple, orange, & coconut!

For those non-martini drinkers, try our one-half special price of fruit or infused brandy flight.

WNC Songwriter Sessions at The Brandy Bar + Cocktails Wednesday – May 20 – 7-9pmHidyho Neighbors! Another trio of wonder...
05/17/2026

WNC Songwriter Sessions at The Brandy Bar + Cocktails
Wednesday – May 20 – 7-9pm
Hidyho Neighbors! Another trio of wonder-filled songwriters will be sharing their lyrical and musical offerings for our May session at the coolest bar in all Hendo: The Brandy Bar + Cocktails: Lynn Hollyfield, Tom Keever, and Todd Hoke will put the zip-a-dee in your doo-da. Delicious c**ktails + handcrafted songs + friendly folks = time well spent. Join us!
Blend a powerful singer, a crisp acoustic guitar player, and a heartfelt observer of the world and you have Award Winning, Singer-Songwriter, Lynn Hollyfield. Her last recording, Look Up (2024) received 5 Washington Area Music Award Nominations and multiple Mid-Atlantic Songwriting awards. Lynn writes in a contemporary folk, jazz, bluesy style.
“Some songwriters are just profoundly deep, they’ve lived it and yet they are boots on the ground, where you get what they’re saying, and it grabs you. Tom Keever is what I am talking about!” - Louisa Branscomb Soulful, tender, provocative and occasionally gut-wrenching songs that connect with the listener. Tom is the rare sort of songwriter who evokes the past, hammers home the present and looks to the future.
When he’s not busy napping, Todd Hoke can frequently be seen wearing a big hat, drinking adult beverages, or, on those nights when the moon is holding water, both at the same time.
With hosts Todd Hoke and Annie Wenz. For more info contact: [email protected]

“Blackberry Winter?” In the Appalachian Mountains of WNC, spring doesn’t move in a straight line. It comes in fits and s...
05/11/2026

“Blackberry Winter?” In the Appalachian Mountains of WNC, spring doesn’t move in a straight line. It comes in fits and starts, with warm days followed by sudden drops in temperature. Just when it seems safe to put away your winter clothes or start planting, a cold spell creeps in, such as the well-known cold snaps called “Blackberry Winter.” This cold snap shows up in May around the time the wild blackberries lacy white blooms burst open, and this year in abundance. Although it’s not returning to winter, it slows things down with occasional frost and cool crisp mornings. Mountain folk watched for it and planned their crops accordingly.
This late-season chilly spell usually shows up during the month of May. It’s not a full return to winter, but it’s cold enough to slow things down—sometimes cold enough for frost that carries a warning to hold off a while before planting. In the not-so-distant past, there was a need to know your land and less reliance on a calendar. In some years the “blackberry winter” is barely noticeable and in other years, the chill sends cold shivers through the valleys and up the hollers. Farmers and gardeners still talk about it and respect it and if you grew up here, you know the term “blackberry winter.”
Although we think of Blackberry Winter as a colloquial expression used in the south, it is also used in the Midwest, as well as in Europe, Vietnam and East Asia where it is known as “Miss Ban’s Winter (Chinese : 小班冷), Vietnamese: Rét Nàng Bân; Korean: 꽃샘추위, rural England: “Blackthorn Winter”; in Finland where it is more common (also occurring during the month of May): takatalvi" taken from the word “takaisin” that means ‘come back’ or “returning winter”.
However, the best thing about “blackberry winter” is knowing that by the first week in July, there will be ripe berries for cobblers and, of course, blackberry wine! Another phenological event is the appearance of June bugs – please tell us you know about June bugs!
Blackberry c**ktails:
Blackberry Sidecar – Douglas Fir brandy, Cointreau, lemon juice, muddled blackberries, spiced cherry bitters
Blackberry Bramble – Douglas Fir brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, blackberry brandy,
Clear Creek blackberry brandy straight pour

Wed 5/13/26 – 7-9 PM – NC Writers Network West & The Brandy Bar host authors L.E.(Laura) Towne and Nancy Martin-Young as...
05/11/2026

Wed 5/13/26 – 7-9 PM – NC Writers Network West & The Brandy Bar host authors L.E.(Laura) Towne and Nancy Martin-Young as next in the series “In the Company of Writers.” L.E. Towne has written 9 books including The Crescent Moon Chronicles, published by Literary Wanderlust, and indie works--a novella, an urban fantasy duology and an MM paranormal romance series. She’s also published short fiction and poetry. At fifty, Towne decided she didn’t want to live the rest of her life working in a cubicle. She attended a small writing workshop at Warren Wilson College and found her people. Throwing all caution and common sense to the wind, she went back to Northern California, quit her job, packed up her Prius, and drove to North Carolina with the world’s best dog and an ADHD-afflicted cat. She now resides in Raleigh where she pretty much does whatever the hell she wants.
Nancy Martin-Young has played with words as a college professor, an editor, a reporter, a poet, and a novelist. Her poems have appeared in numerous literary journals. She’s published three spooky romantic suspense novels set in Raleigh (Seeing Things, Hearing Things, and Sensing Things,) Wit and Prattles (a Regency novel spun from Austen), a short story collection and a poetry chapbook, The Last Girl Standing. Her awards include a Pushcart nomination, honorable mention for her poetry collection Headstrong, and awards from Kakalak, Pinesong, Flyleaf Books, and the Randall Jarrell competition. She lives in Lake Lure with a spoiled basset hound, a frenetic Cavalier, a serial killer cat, and the guy who took her to the prom.

Thurs 5/7/26 - 4-9 PM - Cocktail Trivia drinks : The name “Cocktail” has 2 potential sources for etymology of the word,...
05/03/2026

Thurs 5/7/26 - 4-9 PM - Cocktail Trivia drinks : The name “Cocktail” has 2 potential sources for etymology of the word, neither have been verified. (1) During the colonial period, tavern keepers stored their spirits in casks. When the casks got near empty, the dregs, or tailings, would be mixed together into one barrel and sold at a reduced price—poured from the spigot, which was referred to as the c**k. Patrons wanting this cheaper alcohol would come in asking for ‘c**k tailings.’ (2) In New Orleans an apothecary by the name of Peychaud (of bitters fame) served a mixed brandy drink in a French eggcup. Eventually the drink was named coquetier, the French term for an eggcup. Guests shortened the name to ‘c**ktay’ and eventually it became ‘c**ktail.'
Other trivia: (1) A well drink is the cheapest mixed alcoholic drink available at a bar. (2) A call drink is a mixed drink for which one specifies (i.e., calls) the exact brand or brands of liquor to be used. Call drinks generally cost more than well drinks. (3) There are three main types of alcohol: isopropyl, methyl, and ethyl. Only ethyl, or grain, alcohol can be consumed by humans. (4) When the word "highball appeared in 1898 ("ball" was a bartenders' slang for a glass in the 1890s, a "high ball," a tall glass) it meant a Scotch and soda...but soon "highball" meant any kind of whiskey and soda. (5) All c**ktails are mixed drinks, but not all mixed drinks are c**ktails, i.e the basic ingredients of a Gin & Tonic served in a glass is considered a mixed drink, while the application of care (type of gin, brand of tonic, an additional ingredient, etc) makes it a c**ktail (6) The 7 Spirits of alcohol are brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey. They are each unique and have distinct styles within themselves. (7) “Shot” glasses range in size from 1 to 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 ounces. A “pony shot” (“pony”) is a more precise 1 fluid ounce. A “jigger” equals 1 1/2 fluid ounces.
B & B – Is it a mixed drink or a c**ktail? Courvoisier & Benedictine
Brandy with tonic water – mixed or c**ktail?
Branda Kazi – mixed or c**ktail? Brandy, Cointreau, lime juice
Pear brandy with club soda – mixed or c**ktail?
Riley’s Kioki Coffee – mixed or even a c**ktail? Remy Martin VSOP, Kalua, Dark Cacao, coffee
1/2 price Armagnac/Calvados flight

Wed 5/6/26 – 4-9:00 PM – Red sangria special – nice cabernet sauvignon wine, brandy, raspberries, blackberries, & plums,...
05/03/2026

Wed 5/6/26 – 4-9:00 PM – Red sangria special – nice cabernet sauvignon wine, brandy, raspberries, blackberries, & plums, and orange, pineapple, & pomegranate juices. Our sangrias are back just like warm weather will be back, so be patient. They are served with ice and if you want more effervescence, we'll add a pour of club soda.

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504 7th Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC
28792

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Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 4pm - 9pm

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