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Types of Liquor
A quick introduction for beginning bartenders explaining liquor types.
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Types of Liquor (Basic)
onePOS Recommends: Knowing Your Types of Liquor
About Lesson

In this informative bartending tutorial from a Nightlife Bartender’s Bartending school, new Bartenders are introduced to the foundational aspects of various liquors used in modern bartending.

Covering nine popular types of liquor—vodka, rum, gin, tequila, whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, Cognac, and Brandy—the video offers a clear and concise explanation of each liquor’s origins, typical uses, and how they can be combined to create delightful cocktails.

Perfect for beginners, this video is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to understand the basic building blocks of bartending and cocktail creation.

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Key Points:

Types of Liquor Explained

  • Vodka

    • Traditionally made from potatoes, but now often produced from grains like corn, rice, rye, or wheat.
    • Lacks flavor, making it easy to mix in drinks without overpowering other tastes.

  • Rum

    • Derived from sugarcane; it is the sweetest of the liquors discussed.
    • Often used in tropical or fruity drinks like pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris.

  • Gin

    • Made from juniper berries and has a pine-like flavor.
    • Commonly mixed with tonic water and used in cocktails like Tom Collins and classic martinis.

  • Tequila

    • Originates from Mexico and made from the blue agave plant.
    • Used in drinks like tequila sunrise and margaritas.

  • Whiskey

    • Produced from various grains and aged in charred oak barrels.
    • Known for its distinct brown color and woody taste.
    • Typically consumed straight, with ice, or mixed in cocktails.

  • Bourbon

    • A type of premium whiskey that must contain at least 51% corn.
    • Similar uses as whiskey but considered more premium.

  • Scotch

    • Must be from Scotland and aged in oak barrels for at least three years.
    • Notable for its smoky flavor and is preferred by seasoned drinkers.

  • Cognac and Brandy

    • Cognac is a premium type of brandy from France.
    • Both are often taken as shots and can be mixed in various cocktails.