Which are the 6 base spirits and what are their basic ingredients? Which countries do the best ones come from?!
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Sugar is in all of them except Rye whiskey hence diabetics not allowed to drink!.Kinds of Distilled Alcoholic Beverages :
a!. Whisky - an alcoholic liquor distilled from grain, such as corn, rye or barley!.
Most whisky is a mixture of different kinds of whiskies made from different grains!.
It is aged from 6 years or more!. Flavor and color (amber color) develops through aging process!. Whiskies alcohol content ranges from 80 to 100 proof!. It can be served straight, on the rocks(with ice), or mixed with water, carbonated water and cocktails!.
Scotch whisky is famous for its smoky flavor!. Scotch whisky is made from a mash that consist primarily of barley!. and containing approx 40 to 50 percent ethyl alcohol by volume!.
Bourbon is a whisky that is made from the USA, it is made from a mash consisting primarily of maize and rye!.
b!. Vodka - alcoholic liquor distilled from fermented wheat, rye, corn or potatoes mash!. It alcohol content ranges from 80 to 100 proofs!. Vodka is not aged, has no color, odor and taste!. Vodka is usually mixed w/ cocktails and other beverages!.
c!. Liqueurs - a sweet alcoholic beverage often with a brandy base, it is also called cordial!. It comes with different color and flavors like blackberry, orange, chocolate, peach etc!. Liqueurs contain atleast 2 1/2 % sugar!. Alcohol content ranges from 25 to 110 proofs!. Liqueur are served neat, on the rocks, or mixed with cocktails!.
d!. Gin - strong alcoholic beverages made from distilled rye or other grains flavored with junifer berries!. Alcohol content ranges from 80 to 94 proof!. Gin can be mixed with wine called Vermouth to make martini!. It can also be mixed with lime juice, tonic water, or other beverages!.
e!. Rum - is distilled from fermented molasses or sugar cane!. Rum color depends on the aging process, color is white or amber!. Alcohol content is atleast 80 proof!. It is usually mixed with orange juice, lime juice, cola and other beverages!.
f!. Brandy - distilled from wine or from fermented fruit juices!. Brandy is aged from 2 - 8 years!. Brandy made from grape wine is atleast 80 proof and flavored brandies made from fruit juices are atleast 70 proof!. Brandy is usually served neat, or mixed with another spirits like liqueur!.
g!. Tequila - a drink famous in mexico, is distilled from fermented juice of the maguey plant!.
h!. Aquavit - a strong clear Scandinavian liquor made form potatoes or grain mash and flavored with caraway seeds!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
a!. Whisky - an alcoholic liquor distilled from grain, such as corn, rye or barley!.
Most whisky is a mixture of different kinds of whiskies made from different grains!.
It is aged from 6 years or more!. Flavor and color (amber color) develops through aging process!. Whiskies alcohol content ranges from 80 to 100 proof!. It can be served straight, on the rocks(with ice), or mixed with water, carbonated water and cocktails!.
Scotch whisky is famous for its smoky flavor!. Scotch whisky is made from a mash that consist primarily of barley!. and containing approx 40 to 50 percent ethyl alcohol by volume!.
Bourbon is a whisky that is made from the USA, it is made from a mash consisting primarily of maize and rye!.
b!. Vodka - alcoholic liquor distilled from fermented wheat, rye, corn or potatoes mash!. It alcohol content ranges from 80 to 100 proofs!. Vodka is not aged, has no color, odor and taste!. Vodka is usually mixed w/ cocktails and other beverages!.
c!. Liqueurs - a sweet alcoholic beverage often with a brandy base, it is also called cordial!. It comes with different color and flavors like blackberry, orange, chocolate, peach etc!. Liqueurs contain atleast 2 1/2 % sugar!. Alcohol content ranges from 25 to 110 proofs!. Liqueur are served neat, on the rocks, or mixed with cocktails!.
d!. Gin - strong alcoholic beverages made from distilled rye or other grains flavored with junifer berries!. Alcohol content ranges from 80 to 94 proof!. Gin can be mixed with wine called Vermouth to make martini!. It can also be mixed with lime juice, tonic water, or other beverages!.
e!. Rum - is distilled from fermented molasses or sugar cane!. Rum color depends on the aging process, color is white or amber!. Alcohol content is atleast 80 proof!. It is usually mixed with orange juice, lime juice, cola and other beverages!.
f!. Brandy - distilled from wine or from fermented fruit juices!. Brandy is aged from 2 - 8 years!. Brandy made from grape wine is atleast 80 proof and flavored brandies made from fruit juices are atleast 70 proof!. Brandy is usually served neat, or mixed with another spirits like liqueur!.
g!. Tequila - a drink famous in mexico, is distilled from fermented juice of the maguey plant!.
h!. Aquavit - a strong clear Scandinavian liquor made form potatoes or grain mash and flavored with caraway seeds!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'd think the base spirits are:
Whiskey or Whisky which is made from grain!. Scotch Whisky from Scotland, Irish Whisky, Canadian Whiskey, and Kentucky Bourbon are the two top regional varieties!.
Rum is made from molasses primarily in the Caribbean and South America; Puerto Rica and Cuba are large producers, although I can't comment on the relative quality!.
Vodka can be made from anything and a lot is made in the US and then shipped to other countries for final processing!.
Tequila is made from Blue Agave in Mexico!.
Brandy is basically distilled wine, and the best Brandies are made in the cognac region of France!.
Gin is basically vodka flavored with botanicals, including juniper berries!. England makes good Gin!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Whiskey or Whisky which is made from grain!. Scotch Whisky from Scotland, Irish Whisky, Canadian Whiskey, and Kentucky Bourbon are the two top regional varieties!.
Rum is made from molasses primarily in the Caribbean and South America; Puerto Rica and Cuba are large producers, although I can't comment on the relative quality!.
Vodka can be made from anything and a lot is made in the US and then shipped to other countries for final processing!.
Tequila is made from Blue Agave in Mexico!.
Brandy is basically distilled wine, and the best Brandies are made in the cognac region of France!.
Gin is basically vodka flavored with botanicals, including juniper berries!. England makes good Gin!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Origins of each
Whiskey (first recorded in Ireland)
Gin (Netherlands)
Vodka (Eastern European, first documented in Poland)
Ouzo (process to make it came from Egypt)
Rum (Malaysia)
Brandy (Ancient Greece/Rome)
Whiskey is made from fermented grain mash!. The best ones are from Ireland, the best ones in my opinion, being Tullamore Dew or Midleton!. As to why the Irish spell whiskey with an e, its because the Scottish were once flooding the market with cheap whisky, so the Irish and American makers added an e, to distinguish their whisky as a much better product (which it is)!.
Gin is made from juniper berries!. British gin is the most popular, and is quite good, especially Gordon's!. My favourite comes from New Zealand, and is called South Gin!.
Vodka is made from water and ethanol, distilled with potatoes, grain or sugar beet molasses!. Russian vodka is thebest, but Swedish is also good!. I like Stolichnaya the most, but Absolut is pretty good too!.
Ouzo is alcohol, diluted with water with anise and other herbs added to it!. Greece is the only country that can actually call it Ouzo, because of the EU, so technically it has to be the best country (which it is)!. The best ouzo is Ouzo Babatzim!.
Rum is made from sugarcane!. The best ones come from the Caribbean and Cuba!. I think the best one is Angostura!. Avoid rum from Australia, since it is bloody terrible!.
Brandy is made from grapes!. The best ones are from the Cognac region in France, but ones made in Spain (called sherry) are good too!. My favourite brandy is Martell (a cognac)!.
Tequila is not a base spirit, it is based on mezcal (the drink with the worm in it, they legally can't put worms in tequila)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Whiskey (first recorded in Ireland)
Gin (Netherlands)
Vodka (Eastern European, first documented in Poland)
Ouzo (process to make it came from Egypt)
Rum (Malaysia)
Brandy (Ancient Greece/Rome)
Whiskey is made from fermented grain mash!. The best ones are from Ireland, the best ones in my opinion, being Tullamore Dew or Midleton!. As to why the Irish spell whiskey with an e, its because the Scottish were once flooding the market with cheap whisky, so the Irish and American makers added an e, to distinguish their whisky as a much better product (which it is)!.
Gin is made from juniper berries!. British gin is the most popular, and is quite good, especially Gordon's!. My favourite comes from New Zealand, and is called South Gin!.
Vodka is made from water and ethanol, distilled with potatoes, grain or sugar beet molasses!. Russian vodka is thebest, but Swedish is also good!. I like Stolichnaya the most, but Absolut is pretty good too!.
Ouzo is alcohol, diluted with water with anise and other herbs added to it!. Greece is the only country that can actually call it Ouzo, because of the EU, so technically it has to be the best country (which it is)!. The best ouzo is Ouzo Babatzim!.
Rum is made from sugarcane!. The best ones come from the Caribbean and Cuba!. I think the best one is Angostura!. Avoid rum from Australia, since it is bloody terrible!.
Brandy is made from grapes!. The best ones are from the Cognac region in France, but ones made in Spain (called sherry) are good too!. My favourite brandy is Martell (a cognac)!.
Tequila is not a base spirit, it is based on mezcal (the drink with the worm in it, they legally can't put worms in tequila)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Scotch Whiskey ( Scotland )
Gin
Vodka (Russian)
Rum
Brandy ( definitely French is best)
And I think Ouzo (Greek)
Anyway rum is from sugar, gin from juniper berries, Vodka was distilled from potatoes originally (but I I'm not sure now)
Brandy is from grapes and wine!.
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Gin
Vodka (Russian)
Rum
Brandy ( definitely French is best)
And I think Ouzo (Greek)
Anyway rum is from sugar, gin from juniper berries, Vodka was distilled from potatoes originally (but I I'm not sure now)
Brandy is from grapes and wine!.
really the rest can be googledWww@FoodAQ@Com
Best whisky comes from Scotland, second best whiskey is from Ireland!.
Note the different spelling - Irish is spelt with an "e" Scotch is without the "e"!. Good quiz question!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Note the different spelling - Irish is spelt with an "e" Scotch is without the "e"!. Good quiz question!Www@FoodAQ@Com
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