What Are the Different Types of Liquor? The 7 You Must Know
Who doesn’t love an alcoholic beverage? Whether you’re a malt beverage drinker (otherwise known as a beer lover), a wine connoisseur, or a spirits fiend, there is something for everyone. But when it comes to liquor it can be very hard to know what is what. There are many different types of alcoholic liquor that fall under this umbrella term.
In short, liquor is a term given to a variety of distilled spirits. These alcoholic beverages provide the foundation for many different cocktails. They are also enjoyable on their own, drunk straight or on the rocks. There are many different types of liquor on the market, each made using different ingredients that create complex flavors. If you want to know the difference between a whisky and a bourbon, what vodka is made from, or how to make some classic cocktails using liquors, read on.
*Be sure to drink responsibly to avoid alcohol addiction or any other alcohol-related issues.
What Is Liquor?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes liquor as “a usually distilled rather than a fermented alcoholic beverage.” While it does start with fermented ingredients, such as grains, fruits, vegetables, or sugars, these are then put through different distillation processes. This concentrates the liquid, creating greater alcoholic content for the final product. Due to the higher alcoholic content, liquors are often labeled as “harder” drinks.
Now don’t go confusing liquor with liqueur. They are two different types of drinks. While liqueur is a form of liquor, it contains more ingredients to give it a greater flavor. Spices, fruits, and herbs are added to give it a sweeter taste, but this lowers the alcohol by volume (ABV) content. Liqueurs are often used as mixers in cocktails to add flavor but can be drunk straight.
