Refers to alcoholic beverages made by distillation, such as whiskey, brandy, vodka, and shochu. Contrasts with 醸造酒 (brewed beverages like beer and sake).
Whiskey and brandy are types of distilled liquor.
This bar has a wide selection of spirits.
Compound of 蒸留 (distillation) and 酒 (alcohol). The term is transparent and modern.