Liquor vs. Spirit: What's the Difference?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a 'liquor' and a 'spirit'? It's not an uncommon question, and often people get the answer that there's no difference. While they are similar and essential both start out as the same thing, they do have their distinct differences and flavors. Savage Scorpion has the deets on the 'Spirit' of alcohol and the differences between 'liquor' and 'spirits'... Plus, a few savage ways to enjoy your favorites! Liquor is the 'Spirit' of Alcohol While there are many stories that claim the origination of alcohol distillation, we know based on historical events and records that distillation began with the Alchemists in the Middle East, as they were the first to master distillation. In attempting to make medical elixirs, they would distill liquid, collect the vapor, and gather the “spirit” that came off the material. But even then, it wasn't until a Franciscan monk named Roman Llull