Which one of the following beverages is not produced by distillation of the fermented broth?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Wine
Alcoholic drinks are made by yeast fermenting a raw material. Whether the broth is distilled afterwards decides the drink. Distillation raises the alcohol content.
(1) Rum — Produced by distillation.
(2) Brandy — Produced by distillation.
(3) Whisky — Produced by distillation.
(4) Wine — Not produced by distillation. Wine (like beer) is taken straight from the fermented broth, without distillation.
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