Wine and beer are produced directly by fermentation whereas brandy and whisky require both fermentation and distillation. This is because

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Wine and beer are produced directly by fermentation whereas brandy and whisky require both fermentation and distillation. This is because, fermentation is inhibited at an alcohol level of 10 − 18%, distillation prolongs storage, distillation improves quality, distillation purifies the beverage

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Beverages like beer, wine are fermented but not distilled. They have relatively low alcohol content typically less than 100% . Hard liquor like brandy and whisky are produced by both fermentation and distillation. Distillation process purifies them and removes diluting components like water and increases the alcohol content.

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