9 Alcoholic Spirits That You May Not Know Of

1. Swedish Mead Made from wildflowers such as raspberry blossom, white clover, etc., it is also known as Grim Frost.

2. Baijiu Originating from east Asian regions, this drink has a high alcohol content.

3. Mezcal Originating from the Oaxaca region, it is similar to tequila.

4. Moonshine Moonshine is essentially clear unaged whiskey and was initially illegal.

5. Arak This is a powerful west Asian drink made from star anise.

6. Raki Similar to Arak, Raki is a popular drink in the Balkan regions.

7. Soju This alcoholic beverage is very popular in South Korea and is often featured in K-Dramas.

8. Horilka A Ukrainian beverage, this is usually distilled from wheat or rye.

9. Slivovitz Made from Damson Plums, this boozy beverage is from central and eastern Europe.

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