liquor

Liquor ( LIK-ər) is an *******ic drink produced by distillation of grains, fruits, vegetables, or sugar, that have already gone through *******ic fermentation. Other terms for liquor include: spirit, distilled beverage, spirituous liquor or hard liquor. The distillation process concentrates the liquid to increase its ******* by volume. As liquors contain significantly more ******* (ethanol) than other *******ic drinks, they are considered 'harder'; in North America, the term hard liquor is sometimes used to distinguish distilled *******ic drinks from non-distilled ones, whereas the term spirits is more common in the UK. Some examples of liquors include vodka, rum, gin, and tequila. Liquors are often aged in barrels, such as for the production of brandy and whiskey, or are infused with flavorings to form a flavored liquor such as absinthe.
While the word liquor ordinarily refers to distilled *******ic spirits rather than beverages produced by fermentation alone, it can sometimes be used more broadly to refer to any *******ic beverage (or even non-*******ic products of distillation or various other liquids).Like other *******ic drinks, liquor is typically consumed for the psychoactive effects of *******. Liquor may be consumed on its own ('neat'), typically in amounts of around 50 millilitres (1.7 US fluid ounces) per served drink. In an undiluted form, distilled beverages are often slightly sweet, and bitter, and typically impart a burning mouthfeel, with an odor derived from the ******* and the production and aging processes; the exact flavor varies between different varieties of liquor and the different impurities they impart. Liquor is also frequently mixed with other ingredients to form a cocktail.
Rapid consumption of a large amount of liquor can cause severe ******* intoxication or ******* poisoning, which can be fatal. Consistent consumption of liquor over time correlates with higher mortality and other harmful health effects, even when compared to other *******ic beverages.

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