Chapter 3: Neutral Spirits Flashcards
Alternative terms used for neutral spirits
- New-make spirit * Rectified spirit * Eau-de-vie * Grain neutral spirit
Typical abv of neutral spirits
95% abv
American neutral spirit produced by Luxco
Everclear
German brand of neutral grain spirit
Primaspirit
Rectified spirit produced in Poland
Spirytus Rektyfikowany
Chinese spirit also referred to as Shaojiu
Baijiu
Typical base ingredient for shaojiu/baijiu
Sorghum
Bales or bricks of compressed mash that become the base material for baijiu
Qu
Baijiu from Guizhou - was a favorite of Mao Zedong
Moutai
Type of baijiu bottled under the “Red Star” brand
Erguotou
Baijiu produced in the Sichuan province and known for yellow clay storage cellars
Luzhou Laojiao
Baijiu often called “five grain drink”
Wuliangye
Japanese spirit that derives its name from a word that means “burned liquor”
Shōchū
Type of mold used in the production of Shōchū
Kōji
The most common type of single-distilled shōchū
Moromitori shōchū
Rice shōchū
Komejōchū
Sweet potato shōchū
Imojōchū
Barley shōchū
Mugijōchū
Buckwheat shōchū
Sobajōchū
Shōchū produced from sake lees
Kasutori Sōchū
Korean distilled spirit made from rice, barley, wheat, or sweet potatoes
Soju
Traditional earthenware distilling apparatus sometimes used in the production of soju
Soju Gori
Widely available brand of soju
Jinro