National alcoholic drinks of the peoples of the world. National alcohol in different countries of the world Armenia Preference - cognac
Absinthe
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Tokaj Port ( eng. port, port. porto, German portwein). This is a traditional Portuguese drink, which is a fortified grape wine with a strength of about 17-20 degrees. Port is a "serious" drink, as it has a "Denomination of Origin" category. Madeira ( port. madeira). This is another variety of Portuguese fortified wine. This medium-alcohol product usually has a strength of about 20%. The peculiarity of Madeira is the aging of wine material at high temperatures from 60 to 80 ° C. Sherry ( eng. sherry Spanish jerez, port. xerez). A very interesting medium-alcohol drink produced in Spain by fermenting grape must under a film of so-called fleur, a type of sherry yeast. The alcohol content in this type of wine is about 20%. Marsala ( Italian marsala). If you believe the words of Admiral Nelson, then this is “a wine worthy of the meal of any most fastidious lord.” Moreover, the lord must be very persistent, since the strength of Marsala is about 17-18%. This strong dessert wine, originally from Italian Sicily, is somewhat similar to Madeira, but has a higher sugar content. Malaga ( Spanish malaga). Refers to dessert wines, which are the merit of the inhabitants of the Spanish province of Malaga. The strength of the drink ranges between 13 and 22%, and a special feature of its production is the separate fermentation of three different types of wort in different ways. Tokaj ( eng. tokai, Hungarian tokaji). Experts distinguish this wine, produced in Hungary and Slovakia, as a separate type of alcoholic beverage. The strength of Tokay is about 10-12%, and its characteristic honey bouquet cannot be found in any wine existing in the world. ( eng. vermouth, Italian vermut fr. portwein, German wermut). Its creation is attributed to Hippocrates himself, who was “treated” by it back in the 5th century BC. Vermouth is a fortified wine (16-18%), flavored with various herbs and medicinal plants, where wormwood plays the main role. The championship in the creation of vermouth belongs to Italy, and today France is close on its heels. Cider ( eng. cider fr. cidre German apfelwein). This low-alcohol drink (from 2 to 7%) is produced by fermenting apple juice without adding yeast. The peculiarity of the cider is its obvious champagne flavor. France (Brittany and Normandy regions) has distinguished itself as the creator of the highest quality ciders. Perry ( eng. perry fr. poire, German Birnenmost). According to the production principle and features, it resembles cider, but it is based on pear juice, and the level of perry sugar is much higher. Alcohol content - from 5 to 8.5%. Great Britain, Spain and, of course, France are the main experts in “pear” alcohol. ( fr. champagne). This is the most solemn and mysterious medium-alcohol drink with a strength of about 8-13%, produced exclusively in the French province of Champagne using the method of secondary fermentation of wine in a bottle. Hence the bubbles of carbon dioxide in this sparkling wine. Sake ( eng. sake, Japanese酒). A traditional medium-alcohol drink in Japan, the strength of which reaches 14.5-20 degrees. It's easy to guess what the Japanese make their drink from - rice, of course. So, sake is obtained by fermenting rice. Sato (or hai). This is the name of traditional Thai wine produced by fermenting rice. The strength of sato is slightly lower than the standard strength of wine - about 7-10 degrees. Absinthe ( eng. absinth, fr. absinthe, Czech absint). Also known as the "green fairy" or "best friend" of Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso. More than once, this strongest drink in the world (from 70 to 86 degrees) was banished from many countries for its toxic component - thujone, which can cause hallucinations in humans, and then returned again. It is known that absinthe first appeared in Switzerland, and today it is prepared in the Czech Republic, France, Italy and some other countries. 
Akvavit Akvavit ( eng. aquavit, Swede. aquavit, norwegian akevitt). Undoubtedly, Russians would like this strong drink (from 38 to 50%) of a yellowish color, since it is made from our favorite potatoes! The idea of creating this “water of life” (literal translation of “aqua vitae” from Latin) belongs to Sweden and Norway, who prepare the drink based on alcohol obtained from processing potatoes. Arak ( eng. arrack fr. arak, German arrak). If you drink a lot of this drink, you will sweat a lot. At least, that’s what arak producers say - masters from the Middle East, Southeast Europe and Central Asia. Arak is a strong alcoholic drink (from 40 to 55 degrees), obtained by distillation, and depending on the country, the procedures for its production and the raw materials differ greatly. Pastis ( fr. pastis). France has been delighting us with this strong drink (40-45%) since 1915. It owes its appearance to the ban that Europe imposed on absinthe at the beginning of the 20th century, which created a huge demand for its substitutes. Pastis, a substitute for absinthe, is a French aniseed vodka with spices. Mastic ( Bulgarian mastic). You should be careful with this drink, as its 47% strength can knock down even a horse! This strong alcohol is prepared in Bulgaria based on anise extract. However, today Macedonian producers pose serious competition to Bulgarians. Brandy ( eng. brandy). A fairly general term used to describe the products of distillation of grape wine. Brandy strength is usually from 40 to 60%. Below are seven existing drinks in the world that belong to the “genus” of brandy. Cognac ( fr. cognac). Many critics consider it the noblest of spirits. Cognac is a type of brandy produced in France, in the Charente region, from grapes using a special technology. Everything is strict with cognac in France, its production is strictly controlled by government officials, and the strength of the drink should not exceed 40 degrees. However, there are exceptions. Armagnac ( fr. armagnac). If the French gave cognac to the world, then, as French wisdom says, they kept Armagnac for themselves. Apparently he is incredibly good! This strong drink is prepared in Gascony (France) from varietal grapes by distilling grape wine. Alcohol level is about 40%. 
Kirschwasser Grappa ( Italian grappa). A drink that rose from the very bottom, since initially thrifty Italians prepared it from waste left over from wine production. Today, grappa is a popular drink with an alcohol content of 40 to 50%, resulting from the distillation of grape presses. Calvados ( fr. calvados). The credit for creating apple brandy, obtained by distilling cider, belongs to France. The strength of the drink, which came from Lower Normandy, is 40 degrees. Sometimes Calvados is made from a mixture of apples and pears. Kirschwasser. A drink with a strength of about 40%, obtained by distilling black cherry wort. Kirschwasser is a fairly old type of alcohol, first appearing in Germany and then in eastern France in the 17th century. Slivovitz. From the name you can guess that this is brandy (45% strength) made from fermented plum juice. The drink is sometimes called rakia, and it is prepared in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria and Croatia. Metaxa. The drink is named after its creator, the Greek Spears Metax, who in 1888 obtained it by mixing grape brandy with grape wine and adding herbal infusion to this “explosive mixture”. So Spears Metax made Greece the leader in the production of metaxa, the strength of which does not exceed 40 degrees. Vodka. The main guest at all Russian feasts! The drink is a transparent water-alcohol solution with an alcohol content of 40 to 53%. Russia and Poland are considered the main producers of vodka, but it was first prepared by a certain Persian doctor in the 10th century. Schnapps. This is rather a general name for some alcoholic drinks with an alcohol content of at least 40%, obtained by distilling mash from grain (or fruit). Schnapps comes to the world market from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Scandinavian countries. Whiskey. As the Scots, the creators of this drink, assure, there is no person in the world who does not like whiskey, he simply has not yet found his brand. Whiskey is a drink of 40 to 50% ABV produced from grain through malting, distillation and aging. Classic Scotch whiskey is called the fashionable word “Scotch”, and Ireland is also considered the traditional producer of the drink. Bourbon. The same whiskey, only American. Bourbon (40-50% strength) is prepared in the USA from corn using clever technology. Gin. A strong alcoholic drink (38-45%), a favorite of London dandies and English gentlemen. In the 1680s, England “copied” the recipe for gin from Holland, where it first appeared, and is now the leader in its production. This drink is the result of distillation of wheat alcohol with the addition of juniper.
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A trip abroad is an opportunity to get acquainted with the cultural values of another people, exotic flora and fauna, and alcoholic excursions are also organized for tourists. If you set a goal, you can travel the world and try all the most popular drinks.
Classification by strength
Alcoholic drinks are divided into 3 groups based on alcohol content:
- weak (2.8-9.5%);
- average (9.5-30%);
- strong (30-80%).
Thus, beer, mash and cider are classified as weak, champagne, punch and sake are classified as medium, vodka, rum, cognac, etc. are classified as strong.
Interesting! The definition of alcohol strength may differ in different countries. For example, in one state wine is considered a low-alcohol drink, and in another - medium.
Europe
There are many alcoholic drinks, most of them are supplied to Russia from Europe.
England, Ireland, Switzerland
Ale (England) is the English version of beer, which is produced using top fermentation. The yeast rises to the surface of the drink within a few days. Its strength averages 6%.
Absinthe (Switzerland) is a strong (usually 70% or higher) emerald green drink. Although it also comes in black, yellow, blue, and red.
Peculiarity! The bitter taste of absinthe comes from wormwood extract.
Guinness (Ireland) is the most famous Irish beer. Made from water, malt, roasted barley, hops and 5 original strains of yeast.
France, Greece, Iceland
Calvados (France) - apple or pear vodka (average 40%) with a rich floral and fruity taste and a strong aftertaste. The older the drink, the softer it is. Produced by distilling cider followed by aging in barrels.
Interesting! Calvados gained wide popularity thanks to the novels of Erich Maria Remarque.
Ouzo (Greece) is a type of aniseed vodka with a licorice flavor. In its pure form, it is a clear drink containing up to 50% alcohol and a lot of sugar. If you dilute it with water (usually in a 1:1 ratio) and add ice, ouzo will turn milky white. It is usually served after meals and not as a snack. It doesn’t “hit the brain” much, but it makes the body disobedient.
Brennivin (Iceland) - a distillate of potatoes and caraway seeds, considered a variation of schnapps. The strength is 37.5%. The popular name is “black death”. It is customary to snack on the drink with haukarl - dried shark meat.
Italy, Spain, Portugal
Grappa (Italy) is an alcoholic drink made from aromatic Italian grape varieties. The strength is 40-60%. Produced by distilling grape pomace. Proof of good quality is a pleasant aroma. To smell it, a drop of grappa is rubbed between the wrists and sniffed.
Young varieties will delight you with fresh fruity notes. More mature ones - vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, and even tobacco.
Sherry (Spain) is a white fortified wine with a tart taste. The strength is 15-22%. Made from the ripest grapes.
Port (Portugal) is a sweet red wine. It is fortified and made from grapes grown in the Douro, the northern region of the country.
Peculiarity! Salted pistachios are served as an appetizer with grappa, and smoked meats with sherry.
Latin America
Angostura (Venezuela) is a red-brown bitters. Strength - 45%. The drink is infused with herbs and spices - ginger, cloves, angelica, gentian, etc.
Cachaça (Brazil) - clear or light brown Brazilian rum (38-50%). Made from fermented sugar cane juice. To speed up the breakdown, rice, wheat, and corn flour are used. After distillation, the strong drink (40%) is stored in wooden barrels for 1.5 years or longer.
It's called gold. And white is an unseasoned look, and therefore cheaper. Slices of lemon are served with cachaça as an appetizer.
Mojito (Cuba) - a cocktail based on peppermint, lime juice, cane sugar, light rum and soda.
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Pisco (Peru, Chile) is a strong (30-45%) alcoholic drink made from fermented juice of Muscat grape varieties. The color is amber or transparent.
Interesting! Pisco is also called grape brandy.
What about others?
- Sabra (Israel) - liqueur with a strength of 30-40%. Available in 3 types: coffee with notes of vanilla, amber orange and chocolate-citrus Orange.
- Sake (Japan) - rice wine, colorless and transparent. They drink it from a small container, either cold or hot, depending on the variety. The type of drink is determined by the water, rice and how it is processed.
- Tej (Ethiopia) - honey wine with the addition of finely chopped leaves and twigs of the gesho plant. The drink has a sweet taste. The alcohol content rarely exceeds 10-15%.
- Tuba (Philippines) - wine made from fermented palm sap. To obtain it, a vessel is attached to the end of the cut inflorescences of a palm tree (coconut, date or other). The tube tastes like a cross between rum and whiskey.
How to spot a fake
When choosing a wine, you should study the label: it should indicate in which year the harvest was harvested. Producers are also required to list grape varieties. Only in France is it allowed not to do this.
Clear alcohol - vodka, ouzo, pisco, etc. - should not contain any impurities. To check, just turn the bottle upside down and look at the light. The color of the drink should not be cloudy or yellowish.
Beer should contain 80% water and 20% malt. If the latter is missing, then it is better to return the bottle to the shelf. As well as those where the shelf life is too long.
Home Recipes
Not all of the listed alcoholic drinks are so easy to prepare in Russia. Some are very labor-intensive to produce, while others require exotic ingredients. But you can still make several famous drinks yourself.
Brennivin
Ingredients:
- good vodka - 1 l;
- caraway seeds - 2.5 tbsp. l.;
- brown sugar - 2 tbsp. l.
Place granulated sugar and seeds in a brandy bottle. Pour vodka. Leave in a dark place for 3 weeks - this time is enough for the sugar to completely dissolve. Strain through cheesecloth or use a coffee filter for this purpose.
Calvados
For Calvados with a strength of 35% you will need:
- moonshine (45%) - 3 l;
- apples (without wormholes, ripe but not overripe) - 6 kg;
- granulated sugar - 0.6 kg;
- water - 2 tbsp.;
- vanilla sugar - 3 tsp.
Preparation:
- Peel, seed and core the apples and cut into cubes about 2 cm in size.
- Place in a glass jar, sprinkle with vanilla sugar and mix thoroughly.
- Pour moonshine inside, close the container with a lid and shake well.
- Keep the tincture in a cool, dark place and shake every day. After 3 weeks, strain through a sieve or cheesecloth, squeeze out the juice and pour in syrup.
The syrup is prepared as follows: Pour water into a ceramic pan, add sugar and place on the stove. When it boils, leave on the fire for another 6 minutes. The syrup must be stirred from time to time, otherwise it will burn.
It must be added to the tincture after it has cooled. Then the mixture must be left to infuse for another week. Pour the finished Calvados into dark glass bottles. Seal well. Shelf life - 3 years in a place inaccessible to the sun.
Useful video: how to prepare Calvados yourself
You can also watch the video below, which describes in detail how to prepare the drink at home.
conclusions
There are a lot of alcoholic drinks in the world. All of them are classified and described, but only a few of them are mentioned here. The main attention is paid to drinks that are not so widely known in Russia, but are very popular among the population of producing countries.
Interesting Facts
Chef
Not a single feast is complete without the consumption of alcoholic beverages. This is the norm that is typical for the majority. However, each of us has our own preferences in choosing alcohol. Let's try to figure out what the peoples of the world drink.
Russia
Preference - vodka
The Russian spirit is strong. Over the centuries, it has been hardened to natural conditions and alcoholic beverages, the most popular of which is vodka. Moreover, the closer to the cold zones, the stronger the drink, including pure alcohol, which in Krasnoyarsk in the old days was sold freely in 3-liter cans at a very reasonable price.
Finland
Preference - liqueurs
During Prohibition, Finns flocked to Russia in droves to enjoy vodka, which they knew a lot about and drank it with regularity. With the lifting of prohibition measures, the Finns gradually became addicted to their signature drinks - cranberry, cloudberry and sea buckthorn liqueurs. Their taste can rightfully be called wonderful, and the liqueur itself of this level cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Germany
Preference - beer
Beer - no options. The Germans love this drink very much and drink it in unlimited quantities. And you can even buy it at a newsstand. The most favorite type of beer is Bavarian. But the Germans love experiments, so they have recently become addicted to beer-based cocktails, adding lemonade. The Radler beer variety in this case is the best seller.
Ukraine
Preference - moonshine
Ukrainians have not gone far from the Russians - this is Slavic unity. The most preferred drink is moonshine, which is brewed using proven technologies. By the way, if the moonshine is prepared with high quality, then it becomes a worthy replacement for ordinary breech vodka, which Ukrainians love no less due to the fact that at the state level they want and can prepare vodka of decent quality, and even with soul.
Czech
Preference - beer
Beer is not just a norm of life for Czechs, but also an unconditional tradition rooted in the past. Breweries in this country are located in almost every restaurant. Therefore, the Czech Republic is very proud of the natural taste of its favorite drink, the quality of which is beyond praise.
Poland
Preference - vodka
The Poles are the same Slavs as we are, only they are located a little to the west of our borders. Perhaps that is why they are very fond of a strong drink - vodka. Moreover, they get drunk quite quickly, because they do not know how to take this drink correctly, preferring a puff of a cigarette to a full-fledged meal.
Belarus
Preference: alcohol, beer and...
Here everything is much more complicated, because according to the results of the World Health Organization report, Belarusians are recognized as the heaviest drinking nation. There are 27.5 liters of pure alcohol per capita of the male population per year. In second place is beer, which is loved in Belarus no less than in the Czech Republic or Germany. And a very high share falls on fruit and berry drinks.
Greece
Preference - retsina, aniseed vodka
A traditional drink for the Greeks is retsina, a kind of wine with a resin flavor. Let us not lie if we note that the Greeks are very fond of locally made anise vodka. But, unlike their ancient ancestors, they do not dilute it or other drinks with water.
Moldova
Preference - wine
The Moldavian region is famous for its grapes. Therefore, it is not surprising that Moldovans prefer wine to other drinks. However, they do not consume alcohol at a moderate pace, and are in second place in alcohol dependence.
Great Britain
Preference: beer, ale, cider and...
Bitter beer and ale are the favorite drinks of all regulars of local pubs. And the British really love apple cider. Although most people prefer vodka, which is never consumed in its pure form, diluted with lemonade or juice. The same cannot be said about Scotch scotch; it is drunk undiluted and without adding ice.
Georgia
Preference - wine
Everything is simple here - wine and only wine, no options. Georgians for the most part lead a healthy lifestyle, preferring to drink invigorating alcoholic drinks in moderation. Wine is considered the safest for them. True, they drink it not in the smallest sips, but in one gulp. During the evening, Georgians can drink about 10 glasses, the volume of which exceeds 70 ml each. But you are unlikely to find drunken representatives of the Caucasian nation, because they have been drinking wine instead of water since childhood.
Ireland
Preference - beer
The Irish love their beer - Guinness. It has long been a favorite, especially on St. Patrick's Day. But you need to be able to not only drink this drink, but also pour it. Ideally, a pint of beer is poured in 119.5 seconds. This is what the Irish think when they drink their favorite ruby-red drink.
Armenia
Preference - cognac
What do you associate cognac with? That's right, with Armenia producing his best brands. Therefore, we will not be mistaken if we say that the Armenian people prefer their own branded cognac. His secret has been kept by them since ancient times. All guests of the Armenian population become indispensable consumers of excellent cognac, the star rating of which corresponds to the declared quality. Not for nothing, Winston Churchill loved it very much, drinking at least a bottle a day.
Brazil
Preference: cachaca
The national drink of the Brazilians is considered to be cachaça - a kind of vodka made from mash using juice and sugar cane. It is prepared in private haciendas and aged from six months to 3 years, and a strength of 50° is a mandatory component. However, cachaça production has also been established at the state level, but it cannot be compared with private structures.
Ecuador
Preference - liqueur
Have you ever tried a hangover in a bottle? This is the name of the classic Ecuadorian drink made from sugar cane - “Jamir”. A couple of sips of this strong liqueur and you can seriously stagger. And in Ecuador they love a unique drink called “Crystal”, the strength of which even bulls cannot withstand.
Azerbaijan
Preference - beer, cognac
The Muslim world does not tolerate alcohol addiction. But the Azerbaijanis themselves are ahead of Turkey, consuming alcoholic beverages 3 times more. True, in comparison with the other republics of Transcaucasia - Armenia and Georgia - they are considered a moderate drinking nation. The favorite drinks of Azerbaijanis are beer and cognac.
Spain
Preference: beer, whiskey
Wine is a drink from the past, as modern Spaniards believe, preferring light beer varieties. The Spaniards consider their own beer better than Czech and Bavarian beer. And traditional vineyards are used mainly for export purposes. True, beer often competes with whiskey, which the Spaniards like to mix with Coca-Cola.
Kazakhstan
Preference - vodka
Tea and kumiss are also excellent drinks. But Kazakhs prefer something hotter. Namely - vodka. Moreover, this nation, more often than others in the CIS countries, suffers from alcohol addiction, including children. Therefore, it is considered unfavorable and raises concerns on the part of health care organizations.
Cuba
Preference - rum
Cubans are very fond of rum, consuming it in exorbitant doses. But not in its pure form, but in cocktails. Their variety is so great and includes so many ingredients that a tourist visiting Cuba will certainly try everything to get an idea of the Cubans and the land of Freedom. Cubans themselves often drink rum neat in small sips. The 40-degree drink is unique. To understand it, you need to get used to it. But Bacardi's rum is definitely worth it to understand its depth.
Philippines
Preference: gin, beer
The favorite alcoholic drink here is gin, which can be drunk neat or diluted with tonic. And of course, beer, the consumption of which accounts for 70% of the rest of the volume of alcoholic beverages. Moreover, beer with ice is an indispensable condition. By the way, Philippine beer is considered very popular throughout Southeast Asia.
USA
Preference: tequila, wine, whiskey
The first place in tequila consumption belongs to Americans. They drink it differently. Some use the traditional approach: lemon juice with salt and a slice of sour fruit squeezed between the little and ring fingers. Others are not zealous and drink tequila in one gulp, like vodka. However, Americans also like to pamper themselves with wine, consuming it in different quantities with or without a snack. And of course, whiskey, but not Scottish or Irish, but our own - “Bourbon”, made from corn.
France
Preference: Scotch whiskey, champagne
You think that the French prefer exclusively wine, the quality of which is undoubtedly considered one of the best. No, in France they love Scotch whiskey. But they don’t drink it a lot and not diluted, because the French don’t really like snacking. Champagne is also popular in France. But all drinks are consumed in moderation, without fanaticism.
Baltics
Preference: beer, wine
Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians prefer low-alcohol drinks, among which beer and wine occupy an enviable place. However, according to statistics, the Balts are not considered trustworthy in this regard, consuming alcohol in excessive doses. Apparently, it is for this reason that the World Health Organization sounded the alarm, exaggerating the amount of alcohol consumed in countries that seem to be prosperous and balanced.
Italy
Preference - wine
Italians love wine. It's in their blood. Therefore, in shops, bars and restaurants you will most often meet a grape gourmet. The most preferred wine is Chianti, which is produced in cities such as Pisa, Florence and Siena. To avoid buying a fake, you need to give preference to the provincial towns of Tuscany.
Austria
Preference: wine, beer, schnapps and...
Austrians like to drink mainly wine, beer and schnapps. They have wonderful red and white wines that have found their admirers among older people. Wine is often mixed with apple juice or sparkling water. Young people prefer to hang out in clubs with vodka and energy drinks. They like this cocktail more than the famous Schorle.
Australia
Preference: wine, beer
The favorite drinks here are wine and beer. Moreover, in terms of its quality, the wine can adequately compete with the best producers of Italy and France. Australians love to drink domestically produced wines, which have a mild taste and fruity aroma.
Uganda
Preference: banana drink, beer
If you haven't drunk banana alcoholic drink, you'll never make friends with Ugandans. However, you are unlikely to like its taste, but you will still have to take a sip to establish contact. In this African country they also like to drink beer that has long fermented. Traditionally it is drunk through a straw from a common barrel.
China
Preference - liqueur, rice vodka, wine
Cereal-based liqueurs are just right for the Chinese. Therefore, alcoholic drinks using rice, millet and wheat are common. Rice vodka in this segment has broken all records. And another prominent representative of the alcoholic world in China is Shaoxing wine, which is served warmed and drunk from porcelain or jade cups.
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Of course, no one says that tourists are binge drinkers, but let’s be honest, when arriving in another country, one of the first desires of most travelers is to try the local alcohol. And there is nothing shameful in this (of course, if the tasting does not turn into an uncontrolled libation and does not end in a meeting with the local police).
Every nation has its own gastronomic habits and almost every country has its own national alcoholic drink, so to speak, its own alcoholic business card. And almost every nation has its own beautiful legend about how the gods taught them how to prepare alcohol, and therefore alcohol is a divine product for them. Do you know what alcohol is the most popular in different countries of the world?
Ireland
The cheerful Irish people are known throughout the world for their friendliness and love of drinking. Most likely, it is alcohol that makes the Irish so cheerful. But these people have a compelling justification for their love of alcohol. In Ireland, the memory of St. Patrick is honored, who, according to local legends, introduced the people to alcohol. More precisely, St. Patrick was the first to prepare the world famous Irish whiskey today.
Historical science knows nothing about the role of St. Patrick in the creation of alcohol, but researchers know for sure that Irish whiskey is one of the oldest spirits in Europe, and it appeared around the middle of the 11th century. Nowadays, Irish whiskey, which can sometimes have as much as 60% alcohol, is considered the national drink of this cheerful people. Although you can sometimes hear from the lips of the Irish themselves that long before the advent of whiskey they had pothin - a 40-degree moonshine obtained from the distillation of barley, beets, potatoes, molasses and other ingredients. By the way, the first mentions of potina date back to the distant year 584.
Greece
Ouzo is a strong alcoholic drink with anise flavor, produced since ancient times in Greece. Sometimes it is compared to sambuca. Ouzo in its pure form is transparent and very strong (can reach 50 degrees), so it is usually consumed diluted with water (usually in a 1:1 ratio) and with several ice cubes. But you should be prepared for the fact that after mixing, ouzo acquires a milky white color. This drink is usually served as a digestif and most often without an appetizer. The insidiousness of Greek ouzo is that it quickly turns off the body, although it leaves the head light. So you shouldn’t get too carried away with Greek anise vodka.
France
The French value refinement not only in fashion, but also in alcohol. Perhaps the Parisians themselves cannot decide which drink is, so to speak, more national for them: wine, champagne, cognac or armagnac.
Cognac is a French patented version of brandy. The peculiarity of the French drink is in the grape variety that grows only in certain areas of the country, and of course, in unique oak barrels that grow only in the Limousin forest. At first glance, it might seem that all this “only here and nowhere else” is just the pomposity of the French. But the best sommeliers from all over the world admitted: it is these “only here” that make the drink from the Cognac region unique, worthy of being called the calling card of the French.
Armagnac is in many ways reminiscent of brandy and is its subspecies, but outside of France it is not as popular as cognac, although the French joke in response that, having given the world cognac, they kept the best for themselves - armagnac, which, unlike 40-degree cognac, can reach all 55-60 degrees. Thanks to this characteristic, many believe that Armagnac is the strongest alcohol in the world.
Speaking about the national drinks of France, one cannot help but recall sparkling wine from the Champagne region. This type of sparkling wine is produced only from Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay or Pinot Noir grapes, which are also grown only within the province. Well, you could write a dissertation on red and white wines from France. Which, however, many have already done.
Clinical picture
What doctors say about alcoholism
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Ryzhenkova S.A.:
I have been studying the problem of ALCOHOLISM for many years. It’s scary when the craving for alcohol destroys a person’s life, families are destroyed because of alcohol, children lose their fathers, and wives lose their husbands. Often it is young people who become drunkards, destroying their future and causing irreparable harm to their health.
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Italy
Another capital of wine. Although nowadays sommeliers are increasingly paying attention to the fact that Italian winemaking has begun to give way to France and even American California. But what can surprise you only on the Apennine Peninsula is the strong yellow lemon liqueur limoncello. Traditionally, the drink is made from Sorento lemons and served after dinner as a digestif or with traditional Italian desserts. They say that the first limoncello was prepared in ancient times on the Amalfi Coast, where this drink is still best made today. Another worthy alcoholic calling card of Italy is vermouth.
Legends say that Hippocrates was the first to prepare this fortified wine from wormwood. However, the ancient Greek doctor used this drink exclusively as a medicine.
Great Britain
England on the alcohol map of the world is undoubtedly ale. The British have been brewing this strong, dark beer with a tart flavor since the 7th century. But the main feature of ale is that even in our time, the British, devoted to traditions, prepare it according to the same recipe as 14 centuries ago.
China
If you are ever lucky enough to find yourself in China, then, undoubtedly, there you will be offered to try snake vodka. And I must say this is not just a colorful name, but it fully corresponds to the method of preparing the drink. Chinese snake vodka is a strong alcoholic tincture of a live reptile and some plants. This drink may seem disgusting to many, but the Chinese love it and consider it healthy. The peculiarity of snake vodka is that the reptile is kept in alcohol three times: the first two servings of the drink are not consumed as food, but are used only for external purposes, since in this form the product contains substances harmful to the cardiovascular system.
Russia
Mead is one of the oldest and most colorful drinks of Russians, which has been included in cookbooks since the times of Rus'. It was prepared from honey, fruit and berry juice or herbal decoction. The uniqueness of the drink lies in the extremely long preparation process, which took at least 10 years. This is how long the mead was kept in barrels before being served to dear guests. And it must be said that mead, compared to today’s standards of alcohol strength, was a rather weak drink. The fortified version of the honey brew appeared much later and, by the way, was no longer as useful as the ancient mead. Nowadays, Russia is associated primarily with vodka.
Brazil
For Brazilians, cachaça is a national gastronomic pride. But this 40-degree drink made from sugar cane was not invented by Brazilians. It is believed that cachaça is an invention of Portuguese settlers, which, however, did not prevent cachaça from becoming the national drink of Brazil. By the way, if you are served golden cachaça in this country, this is a sign of special respect. Golden cachaça is an aged version of the drink, it tastes better and is more expensive. Unaged, white cachaca is, so to speak, a variation of the drink “for every day.”
Portugal
Portugal is, of course, port wine. Sweet fortified wine made from grapes grown in the north of the country in the Douro River Valley. Port wine is produced in different countries of the world, but just like real champagne can only be found in the Champagne region, true port wine is made exclusively in the Douro region.
Japan
For many, “sake” is a synonym for “Japan”. This drink is a strong rice wine. Interestingly, the Japanese themselves call it nihonshu, and the name “sake” is used only in the West. Sake is usually served cold or hot with sushi. The uniqueness of rice wine is that not just any type of cereal is suitable for its preparation. The Japanese use exclusively varieties rich in starch (the more starch, the better the drink).
Spain
The most Spanish alcohol is, perhaps, sangria. This medium-alcohol drink is made from wine (usually red), a fruit and berry mixture, sugar, brandy and spices. In other words, this is the most alcoholic-fruit punch. In Spain, this drink will be served in a jug with a wooden spoon, with which it is customary to hold the fruit so that it does not spill into the glass.
USA
Americans revere their national drink so much that they even declared September the month of bourbon. Bourbon is another variation on the whiskey theme, made from corn. If a real American is offered excellent French cognac and bourbon (which many in Europe consider not the most perfect alcohol), he will choose the latter himself and advise his dearest guest to try the national drink.
Mexico
What would a trip to Mexico be without tasting tequila! This strong alcohol is produced from blue agave, which grows in the highlands of the country or in the state of Jalisco. It is interesting that, as in ancient times, modern Mexicans collect agave for tequila by hand.
Holland
In this country, the national drink is called jenever. This type of alcohol can contain from 30 to 48% alcohol. The basis for the drink is barley wort and juniper berries. Hence the second name of the drink - juniper vodka.
Germany
Germany and a glass of foamy beer are inseparable concepts. By the way, for the Germans themselves, beer is not just a drink, but a special way of life and a whole philosophy. Many beer connoisseurs like to repeat: if you have not yet tasted German beer, then you have never drank this drink at all.
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Instead of an afterword
It is clear that beer is brewed and drunk not only in Germany, and several countries can compete for the title of the wine capital of the world. The alcohol map of the world is not at all limited to the above drinks. After all, there are no less colorful Bolivian singani and Korean sojo, Peruvian pisco and Czech Becherovka, Serbian plum brandy and Turkish raki, chibuku from Zimbabwe and tezh from Ethiopia, Jordanian arak and Philippine toddy, Riga balsam from Latvia and mastic from Macedonia, and also more There are many other interesting alcoholic drinks worthy of the title of the most unique alcohol in the world.
Drawing conclusions
If you are reading these lines, we can conclude that you or your loved ones suffer from alcoholism in one way or another.
We conducted an investigation, studied a bunch of materials and, most importantly, tested most of the methods and remedies for alcoholism. The verdict is:
If all drugs were given, it was only a temporary result; as soon as the use was stopped, the craving for alcohol increased sharply.
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Comparative raw materials and technological data on strong alcoholic drinks from different countries and national regions (for comparison with vodka)
Gin
Homeland: Great Britain. Raw materials: grain, barley.
Distilled a second time with the addition of juniper berries.
Genever, shidam (juniper vodka)
Homeland: Holland. Raw materials: barley (malt), wheat grain with juniper berries.
Distillation.
Whiskey
Homeland: Scotland. Raw materials: barley, barley malt in different proportions.
The grain is pre-swelled (soaking), then dried in a stream of hot smoke from peat (“smoked grain”).
The composition of whiskey is made from different distillates.
Distilled water.
Whiskey
Homeland: Ireland. Raw materials: barley malt with rye and barley grain.
The grain is pre-soaked, then dried (hard) in air. Rectified alcohol is aged in oak barrels for five years.
Distillation.
Whiskey
Homeland: Canada. Raw materials: wheat malt, rye and wheat grain, potato alcohol.
Raw grain alcohol is blended with neutral (ethyl) potato alcohol. Distillation, doubling. Strength is always 43°
Bourbon
Homeland: USA. Raw materials: corn grain with wheat additives.
It is aged in barrels charred from the inside, hence the dark cognac color and the absence of a specific corn smell.
Schnapps
Homeland: Germany. Raw materials: potatoes, beets, wheat malt, barley.
Distillation, doubling.
Sake (rice vodka)
Homeland: Japan. Raw materials: rice, rice malt.
Special treatment of alcohol with steam, strong steaming of the grain before distillation. Sake is consumed hot in very small quantities. Colorless. Transparent.
Maotai (rice vodka)
Homeland: China. Raw materials: rice, crushed grain, rice malt.
Color - yellowish. Has a characteristic smell. Distillation.
Hanshina (wheat vodka)
Homeland: China. Raw materials: millet (gaoliang), chumiza.
Distillation. Cloudy color, specific smell. The quality is lower than maotai.
Bambuze (bamboo vodka)
Homeland: Indonesia. Raw materials: bamboo grain (some abundantly eared varieties). bamboo blooms once every 25-30 years.
Distillation. Despite the doubling, it is poorly purified from impurities, especially from methyl alcohol impurities. It causes hallucinations, as a result of which it is used only as a ritual drink in connection with the local beliefs of the peoples of Southeast Asia on special holidays (very rarely).
Rum (bamboo vodka)
Homeland: Latin America. Cuba (best). Jamaica. Puerto Rico. Haiti (worst) Raw materials: sugar cane, whole, mature, pulp, cane molasses, sugar products, cane molasses, cane juice, fermented cane mass, etc.
From variations in the types of raw materials comes the whole variety of rums, their nuances in color, aroma, alcohol content, and the total amount of the final product. Rum strength up to 55°.
Distillation: one process for all types.
Calvados (apple vodka)
Homeland: France, Normandy. Raw materials: apples, always well preserved, not overripe.
Distillation followed by aging in barrels. The strength varies, from 38° to 50° depending on the type of raw material, percentage of selection and shoulder strap.
Kirschwasser (cherry vodka)
Homeland: Southern and Southwestern Germany (Baden, Württemberg, Bavaria). Raw materials: fermented wort of small black South German cherries along with pits.
Distillation.
Peysakhovka (Jewish raisin vodka)
Homeland: Israel, Ukraine (Odessa). Raw materials: raisins.
Distillation, doubling and tripling.
Slivovitz (plum vodka)
Homeland: Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Yugoslavia. Raw materials: prunes, green beans.
Distillation, withering of berries, doubling.
Tutovka (mulberry vodka)
Homeland: Azerbaijan, Karabakh, Armenia. Raw materials: white and black mulberries.
Distillation (sometimes doubling). Specific pleasant aroma. Slightly yellowish-greenish tint.
Chacha (Georgian grape vodka)
Homeland: Georgia. Raw materials: unripe unvarietal grapes with ridges.
Distillation (sometimes doubling). Pleasant “wine” aroma.
Kizlyarka (Kizlyar vodka)
Homeland: North Caucasus, Stavropol region, Kuban. Raw materials: various fruits (apples, pears, plums, apricots).
Distillation.
Wine vodka
Raw materials: spoiled, sour grape wine, grape vinegar, with the addition of off-grade grapes (sometimes unripe).
Distillation.
Pulque (cactus vodka)
Homeland: Mexico. Raw materials: cacti.
Distillation. The usual strength is 32-34°. The quality of the product varies sharply depending on the type of raw materials, the nature of production (techniques, thoroughness) and the degree of purification. There is practically no stable standard.
Araki (date vodka)
Homeland: Türkiye. Raw materials: dates.
Distillation.
Arrack (date vodka)
Homeland: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand. Raw materials: rice, palm juice, areca kernels (nut), cane molasses.
Distillation. The best varieties of arrack are Javanese (the so-called Batavian arrack). Close to rum. The usual strength of arak is 58°.
Cynar
Homeland: Italy. Raw materials: artichokes.
Distillation. It has a slightly bitter specific taste. Used mainly for Italian sausages.
Grappa
Homeland: Italy, Piedmont. Raw materials: grape pulp, ridges (winemaking waste).
Distillation. Double vision. Crystal clear, colorless liquid (grape alcohol) with a distinct bitterness.
Frambuz
Homeland: France. Raw materials: raspberry pulp.
Distillation. Double vision. Both fresh substandard berries and waste from the juice production industry, as well as dried berries, are used.
Palinka
Homeland: Hungary, partly Vojvodina (Yugoslav), Banat (Romanian). Raw materials: apricots.
Distillation. Double vision.
Williamina
Homeland: Switzerland. Raw materials: pears.
Distillation. Double vision.
Kumyshka (milk vodka)
Homeland: Udmurtia, Mary, Bashkiria. Raw materials: sour cow's and sheep's milk, sour horse milk.
Distillation.
Arka (kumys vodka)
Homeland: Kalmykia, Buryatia. Raw materials: koumiss or soured cattle milk with the addition of koumiss.
Distillation. Drink hot (when cooled it has an unpleasant odor).
Arza (horza)
Homeland: Kalmykia. Raw materials: arka with kumiss, arka.
Doubling of the arch and tripling. Very strong koumiss vodka. Drink only hot.
V.V. Pokhlebkin, "The History of Vodka"