Spirits Flashcards
Vodka
A clear, neutral spirit made through distilling fermented grains or potatoes.
Example: Absolut, Grey Goose
Rum
A spirit made from sugarcane or molasses, known for its varied flavors ranging from light and sweet to dark and spiced.
Example: Bacardi, Captain Morgan
Whiskey
A distilled spirit made from fermented grain mash, aged in wooden barrels, and characterized by a wide range of flavors.
Example: Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniel’s
Gin
A spirit flavored with juniper berries and various botanicals, resulting in a range of herbal and citrusy flavors.
Example: Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire
Tequila
A distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant, primarily produced in Mexico, with flavors that can range from earthy to citrusy.
Example: Patron, Don Julio
Cognac
A type of brandy produced in the Cognac region of France, known for its smoothness and complex flavor profile.
Example: Hennessy, Rémy Martin
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Whisky made exclusively from malted barley in a single distillery in Scotland, often aged in oak barrels.
Example: Glenfiddich, Macallan
Mezcal
A distilled spirit made from agave plants, primarily produced in Mexico, known for its smoky and earthy flavors.
Example: Del Maguey, Montelobos
Brandy
A spirit made from fermented fruit juice or wine, often aged in oak barrels, and available in various styles.
Example: Hennessy, Torres
Absinthe
A highly alcoholic and anise-flavored spirit known for its vibrant green color and historical association with the “green fairy.”
Example: Pernod Absinthe, Lucid Absinthe
Liqueur
A sweet and flavored alcoholic beverage made by infusing spirits with various fruits, herbs, spices, or other flavorings.
Example: Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier
Japanese Whisky
Whisky produced in Japan, often drawing inspiration from Scottish whisky-making techniques and known for its smoothness and balance.
Example: Yamazaki, Nikka
Aperitif
A type of alcoholic beverage consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite, often featuring herbal or bitter flavors.
Example: Campari, Aperol
Rum Agricole
A style of rum made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice, commonly produced in French-speaking Caribbean islands.
Example: Rhum Clément, J.M.
Vermouth
A fortified wine flavored with various botanicals, often used as a key ingredient in classic cocktails like martinis and negronis.
Example: Martini & Rossi, Dolin
