I cannot imagine why anyone would further distill something as basic as white vinegar, but anyway, if you are looking for an acid to activate baking soda in a muffin or biscuit recipe, any vinegar can be used, but some may impart a flavor that you do not want. In that case, use cream of tartar or any other edible acid (for instance, a Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) tablet.
You could probably use other vinegars like apple cider vinegar.
red wine vinegar
White wine vinegar would be the best substitute, if you have it on hand.
A mild and sweeter western vinegar such as champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar will substitute
White wine vinegar is the better substitute for rice vinegar.
No. Cooking wine does not contain vinegar, and would introduce too much salt.
It's possible - White vinegar should be made from white wine anyway. Otherwise cider vinegar will do - it's the colour that you need to worry about. If in doubt, make a small amount and taste it.
You can, but white balsamic tastes stronger than white wine vinegar, so you may want to reduce the quantity that you use.
Yes.
No, vinegar contains no wine and tastes very different than sherry.
While they both are vinegar, they have very different flavors and it might have a big affect on the overall taste of the finished dish. White vinegar would be the best substitute. Even plain white wine vinegar would be closer.
Apple cider vinegar is a vegan product as it uses no ingredients that originate with animals. However, when necessary, another vinegar such as rice vinegar could be used, as could any red wine or simple apple juice combined with a tablespoon or two of white vinegar.
white balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, raspberry vinegar, rice wine vinegar, white wine, lemon juice & water mixture, just to name a few.
Malt vinegar, white wine vinegar, white spirit vinegar. Spirit vinegar doesn't taste as good as any of the brewed vinegars. The closest substitute is probably white wine vinegar mixed with an equal quantity of apple juice. Failing that, mix apple juice with malt vinegar. Red wine vinegar would give a taste that you might not want.