Why can’t Jews drink cognac?

Why can’t Jews drink cognac? Clearly, the wine or grape juice fermented to make brandy is subject to the laws of Stam Yeinam. That means that it may not be touched or moved by non-Jews prior to being mevushal (cooked). Stam Yayin is assur mid’Rabbanan – Rabbinically forbidden – and one may not drink it.

Clearly, the wine or grape juice fermented to make brandy is subject to the laws of Stam Yeinam. That means that it may not be touched or moved by non-Jews prior to being mevushal (cooked). Stam Yayin is assur mid’Rabbanan – Rabbinically forbidden – and one may not drink it.