Brandy in lobster thermidor (6)

I believe the answer is:

cognac

(Other definitions for cognac that I've seen before include "Brandy of the French Charente" , "(French district famed for) fine brandy" , "French brandy region" , "French town - French brandy" , "High-quality brandy" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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