ardent spirits

• Término arcaico para bebidas alcohólicas destiladas de alta graduación, como whisky, ron o brandy, en contraste con las fermentadas como la cerveza o el vino.

An old-fashioned term for strong alcoholic beverages, such as whiskey, rum, or brandy, typically distilled rather than fermented.

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   A historical term for distilled alcoholic drinks, such as whiskey, rum, or brandy, that have a high alcohol content.

   Espíritus ardientes

   • The tavern was known for selling ardent spirits to travelers.
   • In the 18th century, ardent spirits were heavily taxed.
   • The doctor warned against the excessive consumption of ardent spirits.