Table 2: Concentrations (mg/100 mL AA*) of compounds in Cape Verde and Brazilian spirits.

Variable BA BI CVA CVI n-propanol Isobutanol Isoamylic Higher alcohols Alcoholic grade pH Acetaldehyde Acetic acid Acetate

*AA: Absolute alcohol; BA: Brazilian alembic; BI: Brazilian industrial spirits; CVA: Cape Verde alembic; CVI: Cape Verde industrial spirits.