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.

Colorless, flavorless 95 percent (190 proof) alcohols used for blending with straight whiskeys and as a base for potables such as gin and vodka. Grain spirits are wood-aged neutral spirits that have been aged in wood, which contributes mellow flavor nuances. See also distillation.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: nonflavored alcohol of 95 percent or 190 proof used for blending with straight whiskies and in making gin and liqueurs
  Synonym: ethyl alcohol

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