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The spirit displayed by old French royalty? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bourbon

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This might be a double definition.

'the spirit' is the first definition.

'old french royalty?' is the second definition.
'Bourbon' can be an answer for 'royalty?' (Bourbon is an example). I am not certain of the 'old french' bit.

'displayed by' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for bourbon that I've seen before include "Rye whisky; biscuit" , "A drink" , "Maize whiskey" , "Henry of Navarre, for one" , "10" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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