Brandy: Originally originated in France, it is a wine made by re-distilling wine. Brandy is produced all over the world, but the best quality grape brandy is Cognac. When brandy is bottled and sold, the following symbols are used to indicate the storage age: ★ means 3 years old; ★★ means 4 years old; V. O means 10-12 years old; V. S. O means 12-20 years old; V. S. O. P means 20-30 years old; X. O means 50 years old.
Whiskey: a distilled liquor. There are two varieties: one is barley whiskey, such as The Glenlivet; the other is blended whiskey, such as Chivas Regal. Whiskey is a distilled spirit with an alcohol content of 38%-48% (V/V), with a maximum concentration of 70% (V/V). It is usually not consumed during meals and is mostly enjoyed during leisure time.
Rum: It doesn’t matter whether the rum is aged or not, it mainly depends on the place of origin. It is divided into two styles: light and strong. Light rum is light to golden in color and is mainly produced in Puerto Rico and Cuba; strong rum is golden in color and is represented by Jamaica.
Vodka: Originated in Russia, it is made by distilling wheat, corn, potatoes and other grains. Vodka looks as clear as water, but inside it is as potent as gunpowder. It does not increase in value by becoming more mellow with "ageing" because it is nearly pure alcohol.
Tequila: Produced in Mexico, also known as the soul of Mexico. It has a famous advertising slogan: Life is bitter, but your agave is not. The alcohol content of tequila is about 50% (V/V), which is a twice-distilled liquor. Famous brands include Crow Tequila.
Gin: Produced in the Netherlands, with an alcohol content of 35-48% (V/V). It not only has diuretic and anesthetic effects, but also has stimulant effects. Gin is usually divided into two categories: Dutch-style gin and British-style gin.
Wine: Wine is usually divided into four categories: still wine, sparkling wine, fortified wine and appetizer wine. Still wine is our common red and white wine, referred to as red wine and white wine. When accompanying food, generally speaking, red meat (such as beef, pork, etc.) is paired with red wine, and white meat (such as fish, chicken, etc.) is paired with white wine.
Fruit Wine: Wine made from fruits through fermentation. In addition to grapes, common wine-making fruits include apples, cherries, plums, plums, peaches, oranges, hawthorns, strawberries, pomegranates, kiwis, etc. Broadly speaking, any wine made by fermenting fruits can be called fruit wine. .