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Spirits

Vodka

What is Vodka? A neutral distilled liquor that is clear, colourless and has no definite taste or aroma Can be…

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Rye

What is Rye Whisky? To be called Rye Whisky in Canada: The spirit has to be distilled and aged in…

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Mezcal

What is Mezcal? It is a spirit drink that comes from any cooked and distilled agave. Mezcal is made by…

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Gin

What is Gin? There are different rules about Gin, depending on where in the world you are, but generally speaking:…

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Chilean Pisco

What is Chilean Pisco? A grape-based spirit usually made with Muscatel grapes (but there are a total of 11 varietals…

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Canadian Whisky

What is Canadian Whisky? To be called Canadian Whisky, the distilled spirit must be: Made with cereal grain The cereal…

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Bourbon

What is Bourbon? It must be made in the United States. It must be made with a minimum of 51%…

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Quick Spirits

spir•it (liq•uor)  noun An alcoholic product made from a grain or fruit/vegetable-derived sugar that is fermented and then distilled. Refers…