Brandy has lots of other stuff in it, hence the difference in smell and taste.
For my LMs, I always add a squirt of vodka as preservative.
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As you know often for shock people are given some brandy [main content of Bach flowers?
) ]If I am not mistaken Hn advises a spoon of brandy in some water is more effective in such occasions. Never have had the occasion to try it.
Regards
Soroush