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| Alcohol distillation is documented by the medical school at Salerno, Italy. The product of the distillation is named 'spirits' in reference to it being the extracted spirit of the wine. |
| Until the 16th century, however, distilled or spiritous liquors continue to be made primarily from wine (producing things like brandy), are costly and are used only by the wealthy as a medicine. Credited with extraordinary healing powers, their common name is aqua vitae, "water of life." |
| References Walton S, Glover B. The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Wine, Beer, Spirits, & Liqueurs. Hermes, 1999. |
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