The professional term for the young distillate that is placed in oak barrels for aging after the second distilling.

Literally water of life, also translated as aquavit and usquaebach. Generally a distillation of a fruit, especially pear, cherry or plum. Eau-de-vies are commonly used as digestifs in France, Switzerland and Germany.

French] "water of life," describes any colorless brandy distilled from fermented fruit juice. Kirsch (cherry) and framboise (raspberry) are two popular varieties.

water of life’ is the default term in French for spirits in general. In the case of calvados it is the colourless fruit brandy placed in oak barrels for ageing.

literally, "water of life"; brandy, usually fruit-based.

also aqua vitae, or “water of life” literally. A term commonly applied to homemade brandies and distilled white spirits, made from the lees of wine.