dl 70 – 80% alcohol
Contains ethanol as its primary component; minimal nutritional value beyond caloric content at approximately 7 calories per gram of alcohol. Provides no significant vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients in typical culinary serving sizes.
About
A distilled spirit with an alcohol content between 70–80% ABV (alcohol by volume), typically produced through the distillation of fermented grains, fruits, or other carbohydrate sources. Such high-proof spirits are the result of repeated or continuous distillation processes that concentrate ethanol while removing water and volatile congeners. This category encompasses various forms including neutral grain spirits (like vodka or grain alcohol), unaged distillates, and specialty spirits prepared for further maturation or blending. The precise alcohol concentration is controlled during production to achieve the desired proof level for specific culinary, medicinal, or commercial applications.
Culinary Uses
High-proof distilled spirits in this alcohol range are primarily used in culinary applications requiring strong preservation properties or as a base for liqueurs, tinctures, and infusions. In professional kitchens, such spirits are employed for flambéing dishes, extracting flavors from botanicals, and creating concentrated flavor compounds. They serve as the foundation for homemade bitters, herbal infusions, and alcoholic extracts used in both sweet and savory preparations. Additionally, these spirits function as a preservation medium for fruits and other perishable ingredients, and are used in the production of vanilla extracts and other culinary essences.