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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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Distilled liquor

akvavit (aquavit)

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A Scandinavian liquor distilled from grain or potatoes. It can be clear and colorless when distilled once, but is often distilled a second time to add flavors, usually dill, coriander or caraway. It ...

amaretto

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A sweet, almond flavored liqueur which originated in Italy.

anejo

Beverages; Distilled liquor

Means “aged tequila”. To be called anejo, it must have been aged for at least one year, though it is usually aged for between three and seven years. Most often the aging takes place in smaller oak ...

angostura bitters

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A very well-known bitters created by a German surgeon in the early 1900’s, which was used to help Army troops’ appetites and improve their health. It is still widely used as a digestif and as a ...

anisette

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A liqueur made from aniseed that is sweet with herbal, licorice-like flavors and aromas.

aperitif

Beverages; Distilled liquor

A French term referring to a light alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate appetite.

applejack

Beverages; Distilled liquor

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

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