Eau de Vie, or Water of Life

Clear spirits distilled from fruit other than grapes. Of course, the French insist on using it as a generic term for all brandies, and whiskey drinkers have managed to also lay claim to it.

poire Williams, framboise, cassis, kirschwasser, and mirabelle. They all taste different, but they share an incredible burn when tossed down the gullet. In fact, the clear spirits are said to be so fiery they can put a few beats into a dead heart.