The primary component of alcohol is ethanol, and it is produced through a process of starch-based plant material being saccharified, fermented, and then distilled. This process is similar to making wine, but with lower distillation temperatures and more distillation cycles, resulting in a higher alcohol content and yield of the final product. The alcohol contains more ether and aldehyde components than wine, making it non-drinkable but safe for contact with the human body. It is a product made from plant raw materials.