I. SPIRITS

1. Whisky - is a general name for liquors not less than 80 proof; distilled from grain or other sources like grapes, sugar cane, etc.

• Scotch - made from malted barley and aged in oak barrels. Scotch whisky has a distinct flavor which is due to several factors, namely: the smoked and malted barley and the water used.
• Irish - fine whisky that comes from Ireland. It is made in the same way as Scotch except that it does not have the smoky flavor.
• Canadian - this is a distinctive product of Canada. The charred oak barrel causes lightness in body which keeps causes lightness in body which keeps the flavor of corn and barley.
• Japanese - made in the same way as Scotch whisky.

2. GIN - Gin is grain mash redistilled with such aromatics as juniper berries, coriander seeds and angelica roots. While there are many types of gin, the most popular is London Dry Gin. Other types are Holland's Old Tom and Sloe Gin.

3. RUM - This is produced in most tropical countries because it is distilled from sugar cane and molasses. Rum from different countries has its own distinctive flavor. In simple terms, there are three main types of rum:

• Light-bodied dry-flavored rums from Puerto Rico
• Heavy-bodied sweet-flavored rums from Jamaica
• Medium-bodied rums from the Virgin Islands.

4. VODKA - Vodka is a neutral spirit distilled from potatoes which has been filtered through charcoal. To be classified as vodka it should not have any aroma.

5. BRANDY - Brandy is distilled from fermented juice of ripe grapes or various other fruits. But brandy may also be made from other fruits and are designated as apple brandy, peach brandy, etc.

6. TEQUILA - a Mexican spirit distilled from Maguey (plant).

II. LIQUEUR - Is a strong sweet alcoholic drink, it is made from an infusion of fruit, herbs, nuts or other flavor to brandy or other spirits. Among the popular liqueurs are:

• Advocat - Made from fresh egg yolk, sugar and brandy, it is originally from Holland.
• Anisette - A clear liqueur made from anise seed and flavored with bitter almonds.
• Aquavit - A clear liqueur flavored with caraway seeds from Scandinavian countries
• Benedictine - A liqueur made by the Benedictine monks out of a secret formula reputed to be a combination of herbs, spice and fine brandy.
• Chartreuse - Cordial made by the Chartreusian order of monks. Its colors are yellow and green and are made of many ingredients such as spices, herbs, roots, etc.

• Sherry - Spanish wine from the region of Jerez de la Frontiera. Uniquely aged in barrels through the "Solera method."
• Cointreau - A brandy of triple sec and orange curacao.
• Crème de Cacao - Made from cacao beans, spices and vanilla. It comes in two colors - white and brown.
• Crème de Menthe - A peppermint liqueur made from fresh mint and brandy.
• Curacao triple sec - Made from the peel of bitter oranges and enriched with spices, rum and sugar.
• Drambuie - A liqueur made from old Scotch, honey, herbs and spices.
• Grand Marnier - Made from fine champagne, cognac and orange curacao.
• Kahlua - A Mexican liqueur made from coffee beans, vanilla and brandy.
• Kirschwasser - Liqueur made from wild black cherries.
• Pernod - Made from licorice.
• Southern comfort - A high proof liqueur made in the United States from a secret formula.

III. BEER - Is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches, mainly derived from cereal grains the most common of which is malted barley, although wheat, corn and rice are also used. Most beer is flavored with hops, which add bitterness and act as a natural preservative.

IV. WINE - is a naturally fermented juice of fresh ripe grapes. Wine is not only use as a drink; it can also be use for cooking.