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''"[[Neutral spirit|Neutral Spirits]]" or "[[alcohol]]" are distilled [[spirits]] produced from any material at or above 190 degrees [[proof]], and, if bottled, bottled at not less than 80 degrees [[proof]].'' | ''"[[Neutral spirit|Neutral Spirits]]" or "[[alcohol]]" are distilled [[spirits]] produced from any material at or above 190 degrees [[proof]], and, if bottled, bottled at not less than 80 degrees [[proof]].'' | ||
Neutral spirit refers to alcohol which has undergone a high degree of [[rectification]]. This alcohol is free of any flavor, aroma, or other distinctive characteristic of the originating [[mash]]. Normally neutral spirits are produced at or nearly at the [[azeotrope]] maximum of 192 degrees [[proof]]. | |||
Neutral spirit refers to alcohol which has undergone [[rectification]]. This alcohol is free of any flavor, aroma, or other distinctive characteristic of the originating [[mash]]. Normally neutral spirits are produced at or nearly at the [[azeotrope]] maximum of 192 degrees [[proof]]. | |||
[[Grain spirits]] are an example of a [[neutral spirit]]. | [[Grain spirits]] are an example of a [[neutral spirit]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:28, 10 December 2022
Neutral Spirits as defined by the United States Title 27, Volume 1:
"Neutral Spirits" or "alcohol" are distilled spirits produced from any material at or above 190 degrees proof, and, if bottled, bottled at not less than 80 degrees proof.
Neutral spirit refers to alcohol which has undergone a high degree of rectification. This alcohol is free of any flavor, aroma, or other distinctive characteristic of the originating mash. Normally neutral spirits are produced at or nearly at the azeotrope maximum of 192 degrees proof.
Grain spirits are an example of a neutral spirit.