Tag: Liquor

Liquor Terms: Words Associated with Distilled Spirits.

Liquor terms are here. You’ll find helpful definitions and and descriptions. In short, a liquor glossary. Knowing liquor terms can help you understand, appreciate, and describe specifically what you like. For words about alcohol in general, visit Alcohol Glossary. If you like history, you might enjoy the Alcohol and Prohibition Dictionary and Glossary. It’s chock full …

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Liquor Quiz about Distilled Spirits. It’s Fun!

This short liquor quiz is about distilled spirits. That’s whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, bourbon Scotch, and other spirits beverages. How much do you know about spirits? More than your friends? Take this short liquor quiz and find out! Liquor Quiz 1. Distilled spirits contain a. cholesterol b. carbohydrates c. fat d. None of the above …

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Liquor in the 20th Century: History of Distilled Spirits Timeline

Liquor in the 20th century underwent major challenges. The biggest was prohibition. During the early 20th century some countries established, and later repealed, prohibition. They included Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, and the United States. Referenda to establish prohibition failed in Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden.1 This is part of a series Liquor in the …

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Liquor in the 19th Century: History of Distilled Spirits.

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The major event impacting liquor in the 19th century was the growth of a very powerful temperance movement. It began by calling for moderation in consumption. In general, that meant drinking less. This is Part of a Series Liquor in the 20th Century. Liquor in the 19th Century. 18th Century Liquor Developments. Liquor in the …

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Liquor in the 16th century: History of Distilled Spirits Timeline

The development of liquor in the 16th century was slow. The production and distribution of spirits spread very gradual. Spirit drinking was still largely for medicinal purposes throughout most of the sixteenth century.   This is Part of a Series Liquor in the 20th Century. Liquor in the 19th Century. 18th Century Liquor Developments. Liquor …

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Liquor in the 15th Century: History of Distilled Spirits

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The history of liquor in the 15th century was one of gradual advance.      This is Part of a Series Liquor in the 20th Century. Liquor in the 19th Century. 18th Century Liquor Developments. Liquor in the 17th Century. 16th Century Liquor Developments. Liquor in the 15th Century. Earliest History of Liquor. Distilled spirit …

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Earliest History of Liquor: Distilled Spirits Timeline

The earliest history of liquor (distilled spirits) is shrouded in mystery. Much disagreement exists over who first started distillation. The same is true about when and where it occurred.   This is Part of a Series Liquor in the 20th Century. Liquor in the 19th Century. 18th Century Liquor Developments. Liquor in the 17th Century. …

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History of Liquor: Distilled Spirits Timelines

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The history of liquor is a fascinating one. Its origins are unclear. But most think people first distilled alcohol around the 13th century AD. And there’s no proof it occurred earlier. Wine can occur with no human help. And beer can brew with little human involvement. But distilling alcohol can’t. It requires advanced understanding. It …

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