Brandies - a potable spirit obtained by distilling wine.

Fruit Brandies - a potable spirit obtained by distilling a fermented mash of fruit.

Whiskies - a spirit obtained from the distillation of a fermented mash of grain.

Rums - a spirit obtained from the distillation of a fermented mash of sugarcane juice or molasses.

Gins - a flavored beverage obtained by redistilling a high-proof spirit in the presence of juniper berries and other flavoring agents.

Vodka - a neutral spirit distilled to be without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color.

Liqueurs and Cordials - the flavor is obtained by infusion or distillation of the flavoring agent, to which a simple syrup is added for sweetening.

Other Spirits - Tequila, Aquavit, Okolehao, and bitters - are obtained by distilling various fermented starchy or sugar containing plants.