Journeyman Distillery Server Practice Test

The term used to describe the fermented alcoholic liquid that undergoes the distillation process is "spirit." This reflects a specific classification within alcoholic beverages, as spirits are typically produced by fermenting a base ingredient such as grains, fruits, or vegetables, followed by distillation to increase the alcohol content. The result is a beverage with a higher proof, which retains distinct flavors from its fermentable ingredients.

Liquor refers more broadly to any alcoholic beverage that is distilled and can include various types of spirits, such as vodka, whiskey, and rum. Brandies are a subset of spirits that are made specifically from fermented fruit juice, primarily grapes, but not all spirits fall under this category. The term alcohol, while it describes the compound found in beverages, does not specifically refer to the fermented liquid that is distilled but rather encompasses all forms of ethanol. Thus, "spirit" captures the precise essence of the fermented liquid that undergoes distillation in the production of alcoholic beverages.