Introduction: What are the 7 major spirits in the world? Do people with a small amount of alcohol dare to drink it? Listen to what netizens say
As a good winemaker, we must understand all kinds of drinks and master the knowledge points related to them, so that our peers will be impressed and even envious. So, what are the top 7 spirits in the world?
1. Brandy
The wine was first produced in France and is one of the world's most famous wines. Brandy is made from a different material than liquor, i.e. a wide variety of fruits or juices squeezed from these fruits. The process is quite different from that of liquor, which is complex and time-consuming.
That is, through material selection, fermentation, distillation, cellaring, and blending, distilled spirits are made. In addition, there is a special phenomenon in the name, that is, the wine made from grapes or grape juice as raw materials is called brandy, and the others are named fruits, which can be described as varied.
2. Whiskey
As we all know, there are many countries that produce whisky, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, etc., among which the United Kingdom is the majority. Whisky is made in a variety of grains that distinguish it from brandy and Chinese baijiu.
The brewing process is also quite complex, with saccharification, fermentation, distillation, ageing and the final step of blending or non-blending, this distilled spirit is called "eaux-de-vie" by the British. It can often be seen in daily drinks in film and television dramas, and the wine is quite valued.
3. Vodka
Vodka, a traditional Russian liquor, has a maximum alcohol of 95 degrees, far exceeding brandy, whiskey, etc. The sake is made from a variety of grains and potatoes, which can be fermented, distilled, and cellared.
Generally speaking, no one can drink vodka with more than 90 degrees, and it must be desalinated to about 40 or 60 degrees with distilled water in the later stage. The quality of the finished wine is crystal clear, the taste is light and palatable, there is no bitterness, the phenomenon of the head, only a variety of "stimulation".
4. Agave
Just listening to the name of this type of sake gives the impression of being superior. This is Mexico's national drink, which the locals call "the soul of Mexico." In the beginning, this type of wine was not well known to the world, and it was not until a sports meeting that it crossed the border.
As the name suggests, the name of this wine is named after agave, and the raw material is actually agave. It is used as a raw material in the later stage of fermentation, distillation, aging, and blending to make success. It is also used as a base for cocktails.
5. Rum
The wine originated in Brazil, and later appeared in the United States, the United Kingdom, Cuba, Spain, Barbados, Jamaica and other countries. As one of the distilled spirits, the brewing process is similar to that of agave, brandy, etc., but the raw materials are different.
The raw material is uncommon sugar cane, and now there are many types of rum, such as rum old wine, rum liquor, light rum, the lowest alcohol content is 38 degrees, the highest reaches 60 degrees, and the liquor is quite different from amber, brown, and colorless.
6. Gin
One of the world's seven major spirits, it originated in the Netherlands and later spread to the United Kingdom, where it became famous after it was produced in large quantities. There are two other names for this liquor, namely pine nut and gin. It is obtained by fermentation of grains and grains as raw materials.
Gin can be divided into fruity gin, old Tom gin, and spicy gin according to different flavors, and their degrees are different, ranging from more than 40 degrees to more than 50 degrees. As for how to drink which category, it all depends on your own tolerance and needs.
7. Liquor
Baijiu is a unique liquor in China, one of the world's seven major spirits, and there are many kinds of raw materials for baijiu, such as sorghum, wheat, barley, peas, corn, and grains. The brewing process is also different, such as solid method, liquid method, solid-liquid method, etc.
In addition, there are many flavor types of liquor, such as sauce flavor type, light fragrance type, strong fragrance type, rice flavor type, phoenix flavor type and so on more than 10 kinds. The degree range is 40 degrees to 60 degrees. In the face of such a degree, do people with a small amount of alcohol dare to drink?
A senior netizen said: Whether it is liquor or several other major spirits, you must prepare before drinking, such as boiled water and appetizers, with which you can drink with confidence. Otherwise, it is estimated that it will be difficult to bear drinking these local words on an empty stomach.
Speaking of which, there is a soy sauce wine called "Guokang 1935" that is very popular, which is the core brand of Guokang Liquor in Moutai Town, because of its cheap price, outstanding appearance, and beautiful taste, it is regarded as a ration wine, so you might as well share it with wine lovers at this opportunity.
The wine is made to a high quality, using local red cherry blossom sorghum and Chishui River water, which is rich in flora and minerals, and is brewed for one year in strict accordance with the ancient method 12987 Daqu Kunsha technique.
The original liquor is stored for five years in an ancient cellar enriched with a large number of microorganisms and constant temperature and humidity, and then blended with the 10-year-old base liquor of Guokang Distillery when the wine is full and mellow. The characteristics of the finished wine are close to Feitian Moutai, especially in terms of taste.
The whole wine body is crystal round, the liquor presents the signature yellowish color of soy sauce wine, the hops are dense and long-lasting, and the drink is mellow and fragrant, delicate and refreshing, and it is intoxicating after drinking. Friends who are obsessed with the fragrance of sauce, you might as well give it a try, maybe it is your ration wine.
Talking about this, what do you think about several major spirits and whether drinking friends dare to drink them? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area.