Jagermeister is classified as neither rum nor whiskey. It is a liqueur which according to the brand, is made from a secret recipe of 56 herbs, blooms, roots and fruits. The only known ingredients are cinnamon-bark and ginger root.
In general, liqueurs are sweetened spirits with various flavors, oils, and extracts.
Liqueur alcohol content can range from a low 15 percent (30 proof) to 55 percent (110 proof), so potency is not a distinguishing factor. Rum, whiskey, brandy, and other liquors can serve as a base spirit for liqueurs.
Cream liqueurs have cream added, while créme liqueurs are much sweeter, likened to a potent syrup. Our ancestors referred to liqueurs as cordials, and they were often used medicinally. Grand Marnier® is a delicious example of an orange liqueur which makes a flavorful ingredient in many recipes.
Alcohol has been part of human culture for many centuries – possibly as far back as 10,000 BC. Drinking these substances in modest amounts can help people feel relaxed and maybe even more sociable.
If people consume too much it can lead to inebriation and maybe even alcohol poisoning. Those who regularly abuse alcohol run the risk of becoming an alcoholic. Find out the types of Alcoholic Beverages at Alcoholrehab.com.