
Brandy Rum Tequila
Brandy is distilled from grape or fruit wine. Often other flavors are
introduced during the distillation process in order to make an apple brandy or
a blackberry brandy. If the flavor is introduced after the distillation
process, then it is not a brandy, it is a liqueur.
Vodka
Vodka is any fermented beverage which undergoes triple distillation. The triple
distillation produces an extremely high alcohol content and a very pure
alcohol. It is so high that it is poisoness, so it is traditionally watered down
to 80 proof or so. If it is left in a higher state, it can be considered
moonshine. Vodka is usually made from potatoes or corn.
Gin
Gin is similar to vodka in that it is a triple distilled liquor. The only
difference is that the 'wine' is steeped in juniper berries prior to
distillation. Wine is the pre-distilled state of the liquor.
Moonshine
Moonshine is a liberal form of Vodka. It does not require triple distillation,
but it does have to be distilled at least once. Moonshine is often made
from many different types of wines.
Rum is a Caribbean beverage made from sugars or molasses. It is typically
fermented once and barrel aged. Silver rums might be distilled twice and aged
in glass or stainless steel.
This is a Mexican beverage which is made from the blue agave plant. It is only
tequila if it is made in Mexico. There are many different types of tequila, but
it is usually distilled once and barrel aged.
Whiskey
This is one of the more artistic liquors in that there is a lot of elements
that go into it. It is made form a grain wine. There is an art to exactly what
types of grains are used. Then it is distilled once or twice, usually at high
temperatures and barrel aged in oak for extended lengths of time.