1857 The Bordeaux wine and liquor dealers' guide

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APPENDIX.

AMERICAN LIQUORS.

WE append the following formulas for common and low-priced liquors ; and, though not entirely founded on the same principles as are the formulas for imitations of foreign liquor, still they are unob– jectionable, being free from p<>i8ona or poisonous drugs, with one or two exceptions, and even then they are as free as the genuine importations them– selves. Although these are not intended as perfect imitations, many of the formulas will produce a very passable imitation, particularly in brandies, rum, wines, &c. The basis used is pure spirits, at from proof to 15 u. p. In the absence of the proper spirit, a very good substitute may be produced from rectified whiskey by depriving it of its taste and odor, by a process which renders the liquor suitable for use.

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