Beverages produced by distilling a fermented base to concentrate its alcohol, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's distilled-spirits tier. Belongs here: Absinthe, Arak, Baijiu, Brandy, Cachaca, Cognac, Distilled Spirits, Feni, Gin, Grappa, Limoncello, Mezcal, Ouzo, Pisco, Rakia, Rum, Shochu, Soju, Tequila, Vodka, Whisky. Does not belong here: a mixed drink built from a spirit, grouped under cocktails and mixed drinks, or an undistilled fermented beverage, grouped under fermented beverages and beer.
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In China, archaeological evidence indicates that the true distillation of alcohol began during the 12th century Jin or Southern Song dynasties.
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