Liquor redirects here. For the cartoon character, see
George Liquor. A distilled beverage is a consumable liquid containing
ethyl alcohol (ethanol) purified by
distillation from a
fermented substance such as
fruit,
vegetables, or
grain. The word spirits generally refers to distilled beverages low in sugars and containing at least 35%
alcohol by volume.
Absinthe,
baijiu,
brandy,
gin,
rum,
tequila,
vodka,
whisky, and traditional German
schnapps are types of spirits. Distilled beverages with added flavorings and a relatively high sugar content such as
Grand Marnier,
Frangelico and American style schnapps are generally referred to as
liqueurs.
Fortified wines are created by adding a distilled beverage to a wine. The term liquor may mean spirits; spirits and liqueurs; or all
alcoholic beverages, including
wine,
sake,
beer, and
mead.
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