1. Foreign liquor can be divided into brandy, whiskey and rum according to the raw materials.

1) Brandy: a distilled liquor made from grapes. If it is made from other fruits, the name of the fruit will be added before the brandy, such as apple brandy, cherry brandy, and pear brandy. etc.

All countries in the world produce brandy, and the wine produced in France is the best, so French brandy is also the best. Among them, Cognac Brandy (COGNAC BRANDY) is especially world-famous. French brandy (BRANDY) is a kind of spirit, distilled from wine or fruit after fermentation, but it must be aged in wooden barrels for a considerable period of time.

2) Whiskey: There are distilleries producing whiskey in many countries and regions in the world. But the most famous and representative whiskeys are Scotch 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. American bourbon whiskey is mainly made from corn (corn accounts for 51-75%).

3) Rum: Rum, also called sugar wine, is a by-product of the sugar industry. It uses sucrose as raw material and is first made into molasses, which is then fermented and fermented. Distilled and stored in oak barrels for more than 3 years.

According to different raw materials and different brewing methods, rum can be divided into white rum, old rum, light rum, regular rum, strong rum, etc., including alcohol. 42～50. The liquor can be amber, brown or colorless. According to the flavor characteristics, rum can be divided into: strong aroma type and light aroma type.

2. In addition to the above three categories based on raw materials, foreign wines also include gin and vodka, which are brewed based on high-purity alcohol.

1) Gin: Also called gin, it was born in the Netherlands and later became world-famous due to mass production in the United Kingdom. It has a special juniper aroma. From the perspective of the brewing process of gin, it is both a type of blended wine and a type of distilled wine.

It is called a blended wine because most gins are impregnated with various botanicals during the brewing process, such as angelica root, orange peel and juniper berries. In many cases, it is made with durian. Mainly pine nuts, which give the gin its special aroma and medicinal properties. It is called distilled liquor because the base liquor used in gin maceration is mostly neutral distilled liquor, and it is distilled again after maceration.

2) Vodka (vodka): Vodka is divided into two categories, one is colorless, high-quality vodka with no odor; the other is vodka with various spices added (Flavored Vodka) . Vodka is the most popular alcoholic beverage in cold countries such as Northern Europe. After fermentation, it is distilled and blended several times. The final alcohol content is generally above 40. Its liquid is crystal clear, not sweet, not bitter, not astringent, and has a light flavor. It only has a stimulating taste in the mouth like a burning flame. It is not only suitable for drinking alone, but is also often used as the base liquor for cocktails.

3. The other three more representative foreign wines are Japanese shochu (shāo jǐu,?), awamori and tequila (Tequila).

1) Soju (shāo jǐu,?): The process is the same as that of edible alcohol. The wine made by distillation is transparent and colorless, has a high alcohol content, and can burn when ignited. Also called liquor.

2) Awamori (shima (しま)): It is a strong drink special to the Ryukyu Islands. Awamori is made from rice, but is not brewed like sake, but is distilled similar to shochu.

3) Tequila: A distilled liquor obtained by fermenting, distilling and aging the bulbs of Blue Agave as raw materials. It has always enjoyed the reputation of "Mexico" The reputation of "soul".

Whether in terms of brewing raw materials or drinking methods, tequila is also one of the most unique drinks in the world.

Extended information:

1. Foreign wine refers to the general term for imported wine. It includes spirits, beer, wine, liqueur, etc., and beverage varieties with different alcohol contents. Fermentation is a process that is indispensable in the production of wine. It uses the action of yeast to break down sugar into a drinkable liquid called ethanol (alcohol).

2. Vodka (vodka): The word vodka comes from the Russian word "water of life", in which the sound of "water" is "Voda". It became a traditional drinking distilled wine in Russia around the 14th century. . But in Poland, there are also records of drinking vodka much earlier. Russia is the main country that produces vodka, but high-quality vodka can also be brewed in Germany, Finland, Poland, the United States, Japan and other countries.

Vodka is made from grains or potatoes. It is distilled into alcohol up to 95°, and then desalinated to 40°-60° with distilled water, and filtered through activated carbon to make the wine more crystal clear and non-toxic. The color is light and refreshing, making people feel that it is not sweet, not bitter, not astringent, but only has a flaming stimulation, forming the unique characteristics of vodka.

Reference materials:

China Sugar and Wine Network: What types of foreign wine are there?

Baidu Encyclopedia - Foreign Wine