Types of foreign wine

Gin

Gin, also known as gin, was first produced in (the Netherlands) and in (the United Kingdom) After mass production, it became famous all over the world and is the world's largest category of spirits. Dutch gin is made from barley malt and rye. It is fermented and distilled three times to obtain the original grain wine. Then juniper berry spices are added and distilled again. Finally, the distilled wine is stored in a glass tank until it matures, and is diluted to about 40 degrees of alcohol content during packaging. The color of Dutch gin is transparent and clear. It has outstanding aroma and unique style. It is suitable for drinking alone but not as the base wine for cocktails. The production process of British gin is simpler than that of Dutch gin. It is obtained by simultaneous distillation of edible alcohol, juniper berries and other spices - dry gin, the liquid is colorless and transparent, with a strange and refreshing smell, and a mellow and refreshing taste. It can be drunk alone or mixed with other wines or used as the base of cocktails. Therefore, some people call gin the heart of cocktails. Gin can be divided into spicy gin, Old Tom gin and fruity gin according to taste style.

Main products: Gordon's gin is also known as Gordon, Beefeater, Burnett\'t, Bols, etc.

Vodka

Vodka is derived from the Russian word "water". It is Russia's representative liquor. It was originally made from wheat, rye, and barley. Such as raw materials for brewing. After the 18th century, potatoes and corn began to be used as raw materials. The distilled vodka liquor was slowly filtered for more than 8 hours, so that the raw liquor liquid could absorb its flavor with activated carbon. Vodka is colorless, flavorless and neutral, and can be sold without storage. Because vodka is colorless and transparent, like gin, it can be mixed with other alcoholic beverages to create a variety of mixed drinks and cocktails. Vodka is no longer a specialty of the Soviet Union. Many countries such as Poland, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan produce vodka with quality similar to that produced in the Soviet Union.

Main products: Crown Vodka, Moskov Skaya, Seolichaya, Stolovaya,

Rum Wine (Rum)

Rum, also known as sugar wine, is a by-product of the sugar industry. It uses sucrose as raw material and is first made into molasses, and then fermented, distilled, and stored in oak barrels. It has been stored for more than 3 years. According to different raw materials and different brewing methods, rum can be divided into: rum white wine, rum old wine, light rum, rum regular wine, strong aromatic rum..., containing 42% to 50% alcohol. , wine liquids are amber, brown, or colorless. According to the flavor characteristics, rum can be divided into: strong aroma type, light aroma type, * strong aroma type: first the sugar cane sugar is clarified, then the bacteria that can produce butyric acid and the yeast that produces alcohol are added, and fermented for 10 days Above, pot-pot intermittent distillation is used to obtain about 86% colorless raw rum, which is blended into golden or light brown finished wine after being stored in wooden barrels for many years. *Light flavor type: Only yeast is added to cane sugar, the fermentation period is short, and the tower type continuous distillation produces 95% raw wine. It is stored and blended to become a light yellow to golden yellow finished wine, represented by Cuban rum.

Main products: white brand Bacardi, Havana Club from Cuba, Myers from Jamaica, etc.

Brandy

Brandy is a wine brewed with grapes as the only raw material (other fruits are also used to make fruit wine first, and then distilled into brandy, such as apricots Brandy, cherry brandy, apple brandy, etc...). Brandy is made from sour grapes with low sugar content. After (picking, pressing, saccharification, fermentation, distillation, and aging), the brandy produced in the Cognac region in southern France is the most mellow and the best. Some people refer to science Neck brandy is the "king of brandies". Due to the transliteration, some people also call (Cognac brandy) "Cognac brandy". Brandy is crystal amber in color, has a rich aroma, and is mellow. When drinking, warm the cup with your palms. When the brandy is slightly warm and fragrant, smell it first and then taste it. Brandy needs to be stored for a long time, and the longer the time, the better the quality of the wine. The optimal aging time is 20 to 40 years.

The following types: ★ 3 years, ★★ 4 years, ★★★ 5 years, v.o 10~12 years, V.S.O 12~20 years, V.S.O.P 20~30 years, Napoleon (Napoleon) 40 Years, X.O 50 years, X 70 years.

Main products: Martell, Hennessy, Remymartin, Jarnac; as well as Italian Buton, Skyeke 84 ( Seock84), Beccaro; American Christian Brothers and Daikoku, Suntory VSOP, Suntory XO, etc.

Whiskey

There are distilleries producing whiskey in many countries and regions in the world. But the most famous and representative whiskeys are Scotch whiskey, Irish whiskey, American whiskey and Canadian whiskey.

Whiskey is made from barley, rye, corn and other grains as raw materials. After fermentation and distillation, it is put into old wooden barrels for fermentation and fermentation.

＊Scotch whiskey is native to Scotland and is made from barley malt that has been dried and roasted with peat to produce a unique aroma. Its brewing goes through six processes, namely: soaking the barley in water to germinate, drying, crushing the malt, adding water to the tank to saccharify, adding yeast to the barrel for fermentation, distilling twice, aging and mixing. It must be stored for at least 8 years. The best quality wine is 15 to 20 years old. The quality will deteriorate after 20 years. The color will be brownish-yellow with red, clear and translucent, and the smell will be burnt, with a strong smell of smoke.

*American whiskey: Made from corn and other grains, it originates from the southern United States. It uses corn mixed with wheat as the brewing raw material. After fermentation and distillation, it is put into oak barrels with charred inside. Brewing takes 4 to 8 years. When bottling, a certain amount of distilled water is added to dilute it. American whiskey does not have the strong smoke flavor of Scotch whiskey, but it has a unique oak aroma.

＊Irish Whiskey: Characteristic, soft, as if burning in the mouth. Originated from Ireland, it is brewed with malt from wheat, barley, rye, etc. Distilled three times. Then it is aged in barrels, which usually takes 8-15 years. It is also mixed and diluted with water when bottling. Because the raw materials are not smoked and roasted with peat, there is no burnt aroma and the taste is soft and long-lasting. It is suitable for making mixed wine and other drinks. *Canadian Whiskey: Mainly brewed from a mixture of rye, corn and barley, using double distillation and stored in wooden barrels for 4, 6, 7 or 10 years. Blending is required before sale. Canadian whiskey has a refreshing smell and a light and refreshing taste. Many North Americans like this kind of wine. Main products: Scotland has Glenfiddich, Balantine, Bell\'s, Chivas Regal, Cutty Sark, and Johnnie Walker are divided into black cards and red cards. Ireland has Three Swallows, John Jamson, Old Bushmills, etc. The United States has Four Roses, Jim Beam, Seagram's7, Jack Daniels, etc. In Canada, there are Canadian Club (CC), Aneique, Alberta, etc.

Liqueurs

Liqueurs are alcoholic beverages made from different liquor bases with certain flavoring materials (such as tree roots, peels, spices, etc.) added. It is made through distillation, soaking, boiling and other processes, and 2.5% sweet syrup is added. Sweet syrup can be sugar or honey.

The famous liqueurs are: 1. Citrus liqueur (Curacao is the most outstanding, especially produced in the Netherlands) 2. Cherry liqueur (Peter Heering is the best cherry in the world) Liqueur product, produced by Zelby Distillery in Denmark, with dark red color, smooth taste and fruity aroma) 3 Peach Liqueur (produced by New Orleans in the United States, famous for its comfort in the South, with the Mississippi River on the label. old steamboat.) 4 Cream liqueur (Amaratt Di Saranno produced in Italy is the most outstanding) 5 Vanilla liqueur (Galliano is a famous Italian vanilla liqueur) Liqueur, with a red bunker on the label and a soldier in uniform on the carton) 6 Coffee liqueurs (the most famous are Kahlua, Tia Maria and Creme De Cata). . ) 7 Other categories (Drambuje, Apricot, Poire Liqueur, Advocaat, mint julep, etc.)

Aperitif

Absinthe, fennel and other categories

Vermouth (Vermouth), also translated as vermouth, has a strong herbal flavor. It is based on wine and is mixed with absinthe and other alcoholic beverages. It is distilled from ten kinds of plants, with an alcohol content between 17% and 20%, and is divided into dry and sweet flavors. Famous brand products include Italian Martini Vermmouth, Italian Vermouth (Cancia), Italian Cinzano, French Vermouth (Noilly Prat), etc.

Anisette is made from pure edible alcohol or spirits, with anise oil or sweet anise seeds added. The famous origin is the Bordeaux region of France.

Angostura Bitters, produced in Trinidad, uses bilegrass as the main ingredient and has an alcohol content of 44%. Carmpari, a famous Italian product, is made with a unique secret recipe. You should add soda water and lemon peel when drinking it, or you can mix it with sweet vermouth. Dubonnet, produced in France, has a quinine flavor, has strong functions and a unique flavor, and is divided into red and white. Amer Picon, France.

Distinguish the authenticity of foreign wine

1. Generally speaking, the outer packaging of foreign wine from regular channels has corresponding Chinese instructions. It is recommended that when consumers buy foreign wine, it is best to go to shopping malls and supermarkets, where the quality of foreign wine is more guaranteed. Foreign wines are also divided into original packaging and raw material imports. Some foreign wines are imported from abroad and filled in the mainland. The outer packaging should indicate filled in the mainland.

2. When ordering foreign wine at bars or nightclubs, pay attention to cheap wine. If the price is too different from the general market price, it is best not to buy it, because it may be selling someone else's meat. At the same time, you should pay attention to whether the packaging of the wine bottle is complete. The plastic seal of the bottle mouth of real wine is relatively neat. For example, the seal of high-end brandy has several layers of packaging. Generally speaking, it is difficult for counterfeiters to fill it with wine.

An alcohol dealer said that foreign wine bottled in the mainland is about half cheaper than imported wine, so consumers can easily distinguish it from the price.