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Spirit – Agave Spirit

Spirit – Agave Spirit refers to distilled beverages made from the agave plant, native to Mexico and parts of Central America. This category includes Tequila, Mezcal, Raicilla, Bacanora, and Sotol (technically from desert spoon, not agave but closely related). Typically bottled at 35–55% Alcohol % (ABV) , these fall into the Strength : Medium to High range.
Unlike regulated categories like |Tequila | or |Mezcal |, the broader label “Agave Spirit” is often used outside Mexico to describe non-denominational agave-based distillates. In India, agave spirits are emerging in premium bars and niche import catalogs, with limited domestic experimentation.

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Spirit – Aquavit

Spirit – Aquavit is a traditional Scandinavian distilled spirit flavored predominantly with caraway or dill, alongside botanicals such as fennel, anise, coriander, and citrus peel. Typically bottled at 37.5–45% Alcohol % (ABV) , Aquavit falls under Strength : Medium.
Unlike neutral spirits like |Vodka |, Aquavit emphasizes herbal and savory flavors, making it culturally unique. While rare in India, it is an essential part of Nordic heritage, consumed during festive gatherings, traditional meals, and celebratory toasts.

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Spirit – Cachaça

Spirit – Cachaça is Brazil’s national spirit, distilled directly from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses. Known for its grassy, vegetal, and slightly fruity profile, it is typically bottled at 38–48% Alcohol % (ABV) , falling in the Strength : Medium to High category.
Unlike |Rum |, which is often molasses-based, Cachaça has a fresher, more agricole-like character. It is the foundation of Brazil’s iconic cocktail, the Caipirinha, and is increasingly recognized worldwide as a terroir-driven artisanal spirit.

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Spirit – Indian

Spirit – Indian represents the diverse range of spirits distilled, blended, and consumed across India. From mass-market molasses-based liquors (IMFL – Indian Made Foreign Liquor) to internationally acclaimed single malts, Indian spirits reflect heritage, resourcefulness, and modern innovation. Typically bottled between 37.5–50% Alcohol % (ABV) , they fall into the Strength : Medium to High range.
Unlike single-origin spirits like |Whiskey | or |Rum |, the “Indian” category is broad — including whiskies, rums, brandies, arracks, feni, and local country liquors (desi daru). It highlights both India’s commercial dominance in global spirits volume and its regional artisanal traditions.

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Spirit – Neutral Spirit

Spirit – Neutral Spirit refers to highly distilled, colorless spirits with minimal flavor, often produced at 95%+ ABV and diluted down to 35–50% Alcohol % (ABV) for bottling. These are classified as Strength : Medium to High.
Neutral spirits act as the foundation for many global traditions: vodka in Europe and Russia, soju in Korea, baijiu in China, shochu in Japan, and arrack in South/Southeast Asia. While each has unique production methods and cultural contexts, they share the characteristic of being clean, versatile, and highly adaptable in cocktails or food pairings.

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Spirit – Sake

Spirit – Sake is Japan’s most iconic alcoholic beverage, traditionally brewed from rice, water, yeast, and koji mold (Aspergillus oryzae). Although technically closer to beer or wine (fermented, not distilled), sake is often included in the broader neutral spirit category because of its role as a versatile, clear, high-volume national drink. Bottled at 12–16% Alcohol % (ABV) , Sake falls into the Strength : Low to Medium range. Premium styles may be fortified with small amounts of distilled spirit to adjust body and stability.
Unlike |Shochu | (distilled), sake retains its rice-derived character, offering styles that range from dry and crisp to sweet and aromatic.

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Spirit – Shochu

Spirit – Shochu is a traditional Japanese distilled spirit, typically bottled at 25–30% Alcohol % (ABV) , making it lighter than most global spirits and placing it in the Strength : Low to Medium range. Unlike |Sake | (brewed), Shochu is distilled, closer to |Soju | but crafted with a distinctly Japanese emphasis on terroir and refinement.
Shochu can be made from a wide variety of base ingredients — rice (kome), barley (mugi), sweet potato (imo), buckwheat, sesame, or chestnut — each lending a unique flavor profile. It is considered healthier and more sessionable than whisky, sake, or vodka, making it Japan’s everyday spirit of choice.

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Spirit – Soju

Spirit – Soju is Korea’s national spirit, traditionally distilled from grains (rice, barley, wheat) or starches (sweet potato, tapioca). Modern mass-market soju is often diluted from neutral spirit (ethanol from sweet potatoes or tapioca), bottled at a lighter strength of 16–25% Alcohol % (ABV) , making it Strength : Low to Medium.
Unlike |Shochu | (Japan), which emphasizes terroir and distinct ingredient flavors, Soju is smoother, lighter, and designed for social drinking rituals. It is the most widely consumed spirit in the world by volume, with brands like |Jinro| leading global sales.

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Indian Spirits

Indian Spirits represent a vast and diverse set of traditional and regional alcoholic beverages produced across India. Unlike global categories (vodka, tequila, rum) defined by narrow rules, Indian spirits reflect local ingredients, climate, and cultural practices. From sugarcane-based arrack to fruit- or flower-based country liquors like feni and mahua, these drinks embody centuries of indigenous heritage.
Typically bottled between 20–45% Alcohol % (ABV) , strengths vary widely, with some artisanal spirits much stronger. They fall under Strength : Low to High, depending on the type and production. While many Indian spirits remain local and artisanal, a growing premiumization trend has brought brands like |Goan Feni| and |Mahua by DesmondJi| into modern cocktail culture.

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Neutral Spirit

Neutral Spirit , also known as rectified spirit, extra-neutral alcohol (ENA), or neutral grain spirit, is a highly purified alcohol distilled to 95–96% Alcohol % (ABV) and later diluted to bottling strength. By design, it has little to no distinct aroma, flavor, or color, making it a blank canvas for producing a wide variety of alcoholic beverages.
Classified under Strength : Very High, neutral spirit is the foundation of vodka, gin, liqueurs, aperitifs, bitters, and many RTDs (ready-to-drink products). In India, neutral spirit forms the backbone of the IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) industry, supplying whisky, rum, vodka, and gin blends for mass markets.

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Sake

Sake , often called “Japanese rice wine,” is a fermented beverage made from polished rice, water, yeast, and kōji mold (Aspergillus oryzae). Despite the common “wine” label, sake is brewed more like beer, with starch converted to sugar and then fermented into alcohol.
Typically bottled at 12–16% Alcohol % (ABV) , sake falls into the Strength : Low to Medium category. Its flavor profile ranges from light and floral to rich and umami, depending on rice polishing ratios, brewing methods, and aging. In India, sake remains a niche product, available mainly in Japanese restaurants, premium hotels, and select import stores.

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Shochu

Shochu is a traditional Japanese distilled spirit, distinct from sake, with a lower alcohol strength and a remarkable variety of base ingredients. Typically bottled at 25–30% Alcohol % (ABV) , it falls under Strength : Low to Medium, making it lighter than most global spirits.
Shochu can be made from rice (kome), barley (mugi), sweet potato (imo), buckwheat, chestnut, sesame, or even shiso leaves, giving it diverse flavor profiles. While sake dominates globally, shochu is actually more popular domestically in Japan, often consumed daily due to its lower ABV and smoother style. In India, shochu is virtually unknown outside niche Japanese restaurants and luxury hotels.

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Soju

Soju is Korea’s national spirit, traditionally distilled from grains or sweet potatoes, though modern mass-market soju is often diluted neutral spirit flavored with sweeteners. It is typically bottled at 16–25% Alcohol % (ABV) , making it part of the Strength : Low to Medium range.
Famous for being smooth, affordable, and versatile, soju is the most-consumed spirit in the world by volume, with iconic brands like |Jinro| selling billions of bottles annually. In India, soju is still niche, but flavored sojus (peach, green grape, apple) are slowly appearing in Asian restaurants and premium liquor stores.

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Baijiu

Baijiu is China’s national spirit and the most consumed liquor in the world by volume, though little known outside East Asia until recently. Distilled primarily from sorghum (but also wheat, rice, barley, millet), baijiu is typically bottled at 35–60% Alcohol % (ABV) , classifying it as Strength : Medium to Very High.
Baijiu is celebrated for its intense aroma and complex flavors, ranging from fruity and floral to savory, earthy, and umami-rich. In China, it is the traditional toast for weddings, business banquets, and festivals, deeply embedded in social and political culture. Globally, baijiu is now making inroads into fine dining and cocktail bars.

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