| nonflavored alcohol of 95 percent, or 190 proof, obtained chiefly from grain or molasses or redistilled from brandy, rum, etc., used for blending with straight whiskies and in the making of gin, cordials, liqueurs, and the like. |
| neutral spirits pl.n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Ethyl alcohol distilled at or above 190 proof, often used in blended alcoholic beverages. |