Which of the following is a correct definition of "spirits" under the Liquor Licence Act?

The definition of "spirits" under the Liquor Licence Act correctly identifies them as distilled beverages with high alcohol content. Spirits, often referred to as liquors or hard alcohol, are produced through the distillation process, which concentrates the alcohol by removing water and other components. This process results in beverages like whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin, all of which typically have an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 20% or higher, distinguishing them from fermented drinks such as beer or wine that usually have a lower alcohol content.

The other choices do not align with the established definition of spirits. For instance, alcoholic beverages that include carbonated drinks might refer to mixed drinks or cocktails rather than pure spirits. Fermented drinks labeled by alcohol content are inclusive of beer and wine but do not encompass the distillation process that characterizes spirits. Lastly, categorizing any alcoholic drink sold in stores as spirits is overly broad and inaccurately represents the specific alcoholic category defined by the Liquor Licence Act.