Distilled spirits are alcoholic beverages made from fermented materials or grains. Production relies on fermentation using yeast and carbohydrates. Distillation increases alcohol concentration above original fermentation. Alcohol boils at 78.5°C, water at 100°C
Cachaça is Brazilian spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice. Best cachacas aged in oak barrels for depth. Popular in Brazilian cocktails like caipirinha
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Pálinka is a traditional Hungarian fruit spirit protected as a geographical indication. Only Hungarian and Austrian apricot spirits can be called "pálinka". Similar products exist in Czech Republic as pálenka and Romania as palincă
Schnapps derives from German "Schnaps" meaning "any kind of strong, dry spirit". Term "schnapps" comes from Low German and refers to quick-slug spirit consumption
Contains approximately 16.907 standard jigger shots. Serves as global standard for most wines and liquors in US. Introduced in 1975 as European wine bottle size standard. Contains six standard serving size wine glasses. Available in claret, burgundy, and hock bottle shapes