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Alcohol Categories / Types of Spirits Flashcards

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Vodka Description/Types

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Vodka is a neutral, clear spirit typically distilled from grains (e.g., wheat, rye, corn) or potatoes. It’s designed to have little flavor, making it extremely versatile in cocktails. Originates from Eastern Europe (Russia and Poland).

Types:
Plain/Neutral Vodka
Flavored Vodka (e.g., citrus, berry, vanilla)
Craft/Small Batch Vodka

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Gin Description/Types

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Description: Gin is a juniper-flavored spirit often distilled with botanicals like coriander, citrus peels, and spices. It has a rich history in England and is used in classic cocktails like the Martini and Negroni.

Types:
London Dry Gin
Old Tom Gin (sweeter)
Plymouth Gin
New Western/Contemporary Gin

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Tequila Description/Types

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Description: Tequila is a Mexican spirit distilled from the blue agave plant, grown primarily in the region surrounding Tequila, Jalisco. By law, it must contain at least 51% blue agave; premium tequilas are 100% blue agave.

Blanco (Silver): Unaged, clear.
Reposado: Aged 2–12 months in oak barrels.
Añejo: Aged 1–3 years.
Extra Añejo: Aged over 3 years.

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Rum Description/Types

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Description: Rum is a sugarcane-based spirit (from molasses or sugarcane juice) with a variety of styles depending on the country of origin. It’s a staple in tropical cocktails like mojitos and piña coladas.

Types:
Light/White Rum
Dark Rum
Gold Rum
Spiced Rum
Overproof Rum
Aged Rum

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Whisky (or Whiskey) Description/Types

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Description: Whisky is a grain-based spirit aged in wooden barrels. Regional variations are vast, with distinct production methods and flavor profiles. The spelling “whiskey” is used in Ireland and the U.S., while “whisky” is used in Scotland and Canada.

Types:
Scotch Whisky (Single Malt, Blended)
Irish Whiskey
Bourbon
Rye Whiskey
Japanese Whisky
Canadian Whisky

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Brandy Description/Types

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Description: Brandy is distilled from fermented fruit (usually grapes) and often aged in oak barrels. Popular as an after-dinner drink or in cocktails like the Sidecar.

Cognac (French, from Charente region)
Armagnac (French)
Pomace Brandy (e.g., Grappa)
Fruit Brandy (e.g., Applejack, Calvados)

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Liqueurs Description/Types

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Description: Liqueurs are sweetened spirits infused with flavors from herbs, fruits, or spices. They’re versatile and used in a wide range of cocktails.

Orange: Cointreau, Grand Marnier
Coffee: Kahlúa, Tia Maria
Herbal: Jägermeister, Chartreuse
Cream: Baileys Irish Cream, Amarula
Nutty: Frangelico (hazelnut), Amaretto
Others: Drambuie, Sambuca

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Absinthe Description/Types

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Description: A potent, anise-flavored spirit with herbal undertones, traditionally associated with wormwood. Known for its role in 19th-century European art and culture.

Types:
Blanche (clear)
Verte (green)

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Mezcal Description

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Description: A smoky Mexican spirit made from various types of agave plants, often hand-crafted using traditional methods. Mezcal encompasses tequila but offers a broader flavor spectrum

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Vermouth Description/Types

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Description: A fortified and aromatized wine flavored with botanicals. It’s used as an ingredient in cocktails (like the Martini) or consumed as an aperitif.

Types:
Dry Vermouth
Sweet Vermouth (Red)
Blanc Vermouth (Semi-sweet)

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Brands of Vodka

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  1. Absolut
  2. Grey Goose
  3. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
  4. Smirnoff
  5. Belvedere
  6. Ketel One
  7. Ciroc
  8. Stolichnaya (Stoli)
  9. Chopin
  10. Finlandia

Other Notable Brands:
Russian Standard
Skyy
Eristoff
Zubrowka (Bison Grass Vodka)
Polmos Spirytus (High-proof Polish Vodka)

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Brands of Gin

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  1. Bombay Sapphire
  2. Tanqueray
  3. Hendrick’s
  4. Beefeater
  5. Gordon’s
  6. Monkey 47
  7. The Botanist
  8. Sipsmith
  9. Aviation
  10. Plymouth Gin

Other Notable Brands:
Seagram’s Gin
Broker’s Gin
Tanqueray No. Ten
G’Vine Gin
Barr Hill Gin

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Brands of Tequila

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  1. Patron
  2. Don Julio
  3. Jose Cuervo
  4. Herradura
  5. Casamigos
  6. Sauza
  7. El Jimador
  8. Clase Azul
  9. Milagro
  10. Espolòn

Other Notable Brands:
1800 Tequila
Olmeca Altos
Cabo Wabo
Fortaleza
Hornitos

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Brands of Rum

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  1. Bacardi
  2. Captain Morgan
  3. Mount Gay
  4. Appleton Estate
  5. Havana Club
  6. Myers’s Rum
  7. Kraken
  8. Plantation Rum
  9. Diplomatico
  10. Gosling’s

Other Notable Brands:
Don Q
Pusser’s Rum
Flor de Caña
Zacapa
Angostura Rum

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Brands of Whisky/Whiskey

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  1. Glenfiddich (Scotch)
  2. Macallan (Scotch)
  3. Jameson (Irish)
  4. Bushmills (Irish)
  5. Maker’s Mark (Bourbon)
  6. Jim Beam (Bourbon)
  7. Bulleit (Rye)
  8. Crown Royal (Canadian)
  9. Johnnie Walker (Blended Scotch)
  10. Wild Turkey (Bourbon)

Other Notable Brands:
Lagavulin (Scotch)
Ardbeg (Scotch)
Redbreast (Irish)
Woodford Reserve (Bourbon)
Yamazaki (Japanese)

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Brands of Brandy

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  1. Hennessy (Cognac)
  2. Rémy Martin (Cognac)
  3. Courvoisier (Cognac)
  4. E&J
  5. Martell
  6. Delamain
  7. Germain-Robin
  8. Calvados (Apple Brandy)
  9. Metaxa (Greek Brandy)
  10. Pierre Ferrand (Cognac)

Other Notable Brands:
Louis XIII by Rémy Martin
Hine (Cognac)
Torres (Spanish Brandy)
Asbach (German Brandy)
Singani 63 (Bolivian Brandy)

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Types Liqueurs and Examples

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  1. Cointreau (Orange)
  2. Grand Marnier (Orange)
  3. Kahlúa (Coffee)
  4. Tia Maria (Coffee)
  5. Jägermeister (Herbal)
  6. Baileys Irish Cream (Cream)
  7. Amaretto (Disaronno)
  8. Frangelico (Hazelnut)
  9. Drambuie (Whiskey Liqueur)
  10. Sambuca (Anise)

Other Notable Brands:
Midori (Melon)
St-Germain (Elderflower)
Luxardo Maraschino
Chartreuse (Green and Yellow)
Aperol (Orange-Bitter)

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Brands of Absinthe

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  1. Pernod
  2. Lucid
  3. Kubler
  4. Vieux Pontarlier
  5. Jade Liqueurs
  6. St. George
  7. La Clandestine
  8. Mansinthe
  9. Absente
  10. Versinthe

Other Notable Brands:
Absinthe Ordinaire
Leopold Bros. Absinthe Verte
Absinthe Grande Absente
Tenneyson Absinthe Royale
Mata Hari Bohemian Absinthe

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Brands of Mezcal

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  1. Del Maguey
  2. Ilegal Mezcal
  3. Los Amantes
  4. Vida
  5. Montelobos
  6. El Silencio
  7. Alipus
  8. Bozal
  9. Mezcales de Leyenda
  10. Real Minero

Other Notable Brands:
Fidencio Mezcal
Pierde Almas
El Jolgorio
Mezcal Amores
Rey Campero

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Brands of Vermouth

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  1. Martini Extra Dry
  2. Cinzano Rosso
  3. Dolin Dry
  4. Carpano Antica Formula
  5. Noilly Prat
  6. Cocchi Americano
  7. Punt e Mes
  8. Vya
  9. Lillet Blanc
  10. Boissiere

Other Notable Brands:
-Gancia
-Contratto
-Carpano Bianco
-Martini Rosso
-Antica Torino

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Brands of Amaro/Bitters

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  1. Campari
  2. Aperol
  3. Amaro Montenegro
  4. Amaro Nonino
  5. Ramazzotti
  6. Averna
  7. Fernet-Branca
  8. Underberg
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Brands of Schnapps/Flavored Liqueurs

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  1. Goldschläger (Cinnamon Schnapps)
  2. Peachtree (Peach Schnapps)
  3. Rumple Minze (Peppermint Schnapps)
  4. Schroeder’s (Apple Schnapps)
  5. Lemon Drop Schnapps
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Specialty Brands

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  1. Alize (Fruit Liqueur)
  2. Hpnotiq (Fruit and Cognac Blend)
  3. Pimm’s No. 1 (Fruit Cup)
  4. Southern Comfort (Whiskey Liqueur)
  5. Kweichow Moutai (Baijiu)
  6. Jinro (Soju)
  7. Dassai (Sake)
  8. Gekkeikan (Sake)

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