Branntwein

Etymology
From late, contraction of older , which latter is equivalent to modern.

Noun

 * 1) brandy (distilled wine)
 * 2)  liquor (any distilled alcohol)
 * 1)  liquor (any distilled alcohol)
 * 1)  liquor (any distilled alcohol)

Usage notes
Not in common use except as technical term in German taxation laws (Branntweinsteuer, Branntweinmonopol) until 2018.