Liquor Types Flashcards
Vodka
Vodka is often called a neutral grain spirit because the standard method for making it is by fermenting and distilling grain, which could be corn, rye, wheat, or any other grain.
Vodka’s neutral taste also relies on one other factor that is very important and that is water (very important to the distillation and bottling process)
It is a rectified (to purify) spirit, meaning that it is often distilled at least three times, though some are distilled five or more times.
After distillation, vodka is then filtered, often through charcoal. Vodka requires no aging and is ready to drink right away, though it is cut from still strength to a bottling proof, which is typically 80 proof or 40% alcohol by volume
The heat of a vodka is another term you may hear. This is the burn that is revealed on the tongue or back of the throat when you drink vodka straight and this is often another way of deducing how clean or smooth a vodka is. Less expensive brands tend to burn in the mouth and throat, while premium brands tend to be more smooth and subtle.
