The journey of a liquid ingredient becoming liquor

1. Raw Materials: The Starting Point

The first step in making liquor is selecting the base ingredients, which depend on the type of spirit being produced. The most common ingredients include:

• Grains (barley, corn, rye, wheat): Used for whiskey, vodka, and gin.
• Sugarcane or molasses: Used for rum production.
• Fruits (grapes, apples, etc.): Used for brandy and certain fruit liqueurs.
• Agave: Used to make tequila and mezcal.

The choice of base material will greatly influence the flavor and characteristics of the final spirit.

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