Distilled spirits include a wide range of alcoholic beverages that are produced through the process of distillation, which increases the alcohol content by separating alcohol from water and other components in a fermented mixture.
These beverages include tequila, mezcal, sotol, bacanora, raicilla, whiskey (such as bourbon, scotch, and rye), vodka, gin, rum, brandy, cognac, pisco, schnapps, grappa, absinthe, liqueurs (like amaretto, Cointreau, and Baileys), aquavit, eau-de-vie, Armagnac, Calvados, and cachaça.
These distilled beverages offer diverse flavors and characteristics, making them a significant category in the world of spirits.