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WHAT ARE NEUTRAL SPIRITS? ARE THEY DIFFERENT FROM ETHANOL OR ETHYL ALCOHOL?

Neutral spirits are clear, un-aged alcohols generally distilled at or above 190 proof, exhibiting odorless, tasteless, and colorless characteristics. There are a few different names given to the same product depending on what industry or use the alcohol is going into. 190 proof refers to the alcohol content of the neutral spirits. 190 is equivalent to 95% alcohol.

High proof, neutral grain spirits, ethyl alcohol, 190 proof, white spirits, and ethanol are all names you may hear this product being referred to. Everclear is a neutral spirit you would commonly find on the liquor store shelf (although Everclear is usually only 180 proof). Also, any vodka is technically a neutral spirit, as long as it is not a flavored vodka.