Technical review by the Public Health and Community Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. More than 100 million adults drink alcohol responsibly. Of course, some people should not drink alcohol beverages at all.
Distilled spirits are alcohol beverages that are first fermented and then distilled.
There are many types of distilled spirits including whisky, vodka, rum, bourbon, gin, brandy, and liqueurs. Regardless of how they are made, distilled spirits, beer, and wine all contain alcohol. Moderate drinking is defined by the federal government s Dietary Guidelines for Americans as consuming no more than one drink per day for women and no more than two drinks per day for men. A standard serving of beer, distilled spirits, and wine each contains the same amount of alcohol. A standard serving of beer, distilled spirits, or wine each contains the same amount of alcohol.