2006-08-17 04:18:29 · 8 answers · asked by Derek 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
spirits refers to all alcohol, especially hard liquor...liqueurs refers to the bottom cut of the still which is then has flavors and sugar added to it. examples of liqueurs include Kahlua, schnapps, Irish creme, etc.
2006-08-17 04:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by jimvalentinojr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, the adaptation has no longer something to do with alcohol content textile. The six undemanding spirits: Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Gin, and Brandy many times variety between 80-a hundred evidence yet can nonetheless be categorized of their respective categories at larger and decrease proofs. This being mentioned, some previous solutions mentioned liqueurs have decrease proofs than spirits. Sciarada (80 evidence), Chartreuse (a hundred and ten evidence), and Escorial A (112 evidence) are all categorized as liqueurs. Liqueurs do no longer neccesarily have a extreme sugar content textile the two. lots of them are very bitter and powerful. Liqueurs are many times made out of a spirit base with various different herbs, spices, and flavorings extra. Spirits are a distillation of a few undemanding aspects.
2016-12-17 12:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liqueurs are a specific type of sweet flavored liquor that are generally used as additives to cocktails/mixed drinks rather than being served individually.
Spirits is a term used to describe all forms of alcohol. Wine, beer, liquor, and liqueurs are all types of spirits.
2006-08-17 04:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Poopie Johnson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liqueurs are sweet, usually after dinner, alcoholic drinks. Liquors are spirits of any kind.
2006-08-17 04:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
liqueurs have a fruity edge to them, where as spirits are the real deal, real alcohol!
2006-08-17 06:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by luve112 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
liqueurs are sweeter after dinner drinks usually lower proof than straight liquor.
2006-08-17 04:25:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spirits are your typical hard alcohol (ie. vodka, rum, whiskey, gin, etc.) Liqueurs are more of your sipping drinks. Alot of the them are your sweeter, creamier sipping drinks. (ie. Amarula, Baileys, Godiva, etc.) Not all are creamy though .(Ouzo, Sambuca, China White, etc...)
2006-08-17 04:31:05 · answer #7 · answered by Angelove 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the place you buy them from some places call anything that has liquor in it a spirt others call it liquors
2006-08-17 04:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by the ole ball and chain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋