Napa Valley
Famous wine-growing region in California, known for its high-quality wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon.
Natural
Term used to describe products made without artificial additives, such as some organic spirits.
Navy rum
A dark, strongly aromatic rum traditionally drunk by the navy. Known for its strong taste.
Navy Strength Gin
A gin with a higher alcohol content that was originally produced for the British Navy and must contain at least 57% alcohol.
Neat (drinking method)
Drinking style in which spirits are served neat, without the addition of water, ice or mixed drinks.
Negroni
Classic cocktail made from gin, Vermouth Rosso and Campari, served with a slice of orange.
New England Rum
A rum variant traditionally produced in the New England region of the USA, known for its slightly heavier and sweeter characteristics.
New Make Spirit
The fresh, unaged distillate from a distillery before it is put into barrels for maturation.
New wine
Also known as Federweißer, this is a wine that is still in the early stages of fermentation and is often drunk in the fall.
Neutral distillate
High-proof alcohol without a pronounced taste of its own, which serves as the basis for liqueurs and other flavored spirits.
Non-vintage
Refers to wines or champagnes that are blended from grapes of different vintages to ensure a consistent style.
Nose (tasting terminology)
Refers to smelling or sniffing a beverage to identify its aromas before tasting, especially in wine and whisky.
Nosing
The process of smelling, especially when tasting whisky, to capture the full aroma profile before drinking.
Nutrient
Substances important for the production of spirits, such as vitamins and minerals, which the yeast needs for alcohol fermentation.
Nutritional yeast
A type of yeast used in alcohol production to provide nutrients and aid fermentation.