A Vietnamese rice-spirit tradition with potentially delicate grain, bread-like, fruity and fermentation-derived character. ADI uses this entry broadly for rice distillate. The sensory expectation should follow the specific producer and local tradition rather than a universal national recipe.
A grain-and-juniper spirit inspired by genever traditions but made outside the relevant protected geographical framework. Depending on the proportion and character of grain distillate, it may be softly cereal-led, robustly malty or relatively light, with juniper and other botanicals providing a second aromatic layer.
A broad commercial category whose name evokes traditional informal distilling but does not fix a modern flavour profile. An unaged grain expression may be cereal-led and warming; flavoured or aged versions can be sweet, fruit-led or oak-influenced. The declared product determines the useful sensory reference.
A highly rectified vodka retaining subtle character associated with its agricultural substrate and production. Cereal, bread, pepper, fruit, flowers or a rounded texture may distinguish examples. The expression should remain a vodka-scale nuance rather than require the intensity of a lower-proof fruit or grain distillate.
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A wheat-led American whiskey often associated with soft cereal, bread, nuts, gentle fruit and new-oak vanilla or spice. Some examples are delicate and rounded, while active wood and higher strength can create substantial structure. Wheat does not guarantee sweetness, softness or an absence of spicy sensations.
A beer-derived distillate that can combine cereal, bread, fruit and hop-associated herbal or citrus notes.
