What is the alcohol concentration of spirits?

What is the alcohol concentration of spirits?

• A. <20%
• B. 10-20%
• C. 30-50%
• D. >60%

Answer: (D)

Spirits are distilled alcoholic beverages, so their ethanol content is much higher because distillation concentrates the alcohol and removes water. In this context, a strength above 60% ABV is used to distinguish these truly concentrated, distilled beverages from beers and wines, which have lower alcohol content. That’s why the correct choice is the highest category. The lower ranges correspond to fermented beverages or diluted preparations, which do not reach the high purity level used to define spirits.

Spirits are distilled alcoholic beverages, so their ethanol content is much higher because distillation concentrates the alcohol and removes water. In this context, a strength above 60% ABV is used to distinguish these truly concentrated, distilled beverages from beers and wines, which have lower alcohol content. That’s why the correct choice is the highest category. The lower ranges correspond to fermented beverages or diluted preparations, which do not reach the high purity level used to define spirits.