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Distilled liquor

Of or pertaining to any alcoholic beverage obtained by distillation from wine, fermented fruit or plant juice, or from various cereal grains that have first been brewed.

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Vodka

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A neutral spirit (usually made from grain or potatoes) that is clear and lacks any distinctive aromas or flavors. It is believed that vodka dates back to the twelfth century, though there is still ...

Applejack

Beverages; Distilled liquor

The American term for apple brandy, aged two years in wooden casks before bottling.

Whiskey

Beverages; Distilled liquor

Made from the fermented mash of grains such as barley, corn, oats, rye and wheat. “Straight whiskey” must be made from at least 51% of one grain, must not exceed 160 proof, must be aged in oak ...

Straight whiskey

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A whiskey that is distilled from grain but not blended with neutral grain spirits or any other whiskey and aged in a charred oak barrel for at least two years.

Straight up

Beverages; Distilled liquor

Means that a cocktail or liquor is served without ice, but can be chilled with ice and strained into a glass.

Age

Beverages; Distilled liquor

Often this is used as a measure of quality. It is not always dependable, however, because ingredients are a factor.

Tequila

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A liquor from the town of Tequila in Mexico’s Jalisco province. Sometimes called "Cactus Whiskey". To be called tequila the liquor must be made from at least 51% blue agave. The four categories of ...

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