Beverage Final

Question 1

Gin. well plus 3

Answer 1

Well: Tanqueray.
Monkey 47 Dry Gin, Botanist, Hendricks

Question 1

Vodka. Well plus 3

Answer 1

Well: Basic.
Grey goose, Belvedere, Titos

Question 2

Rum. Well plus 3

Answer 2

Well: El Dorado 3 year.
El Dorado 21 year, Bacardi 8, Chairman’s Reserve Spiced (i.e. capt Morgan)

Question 3

Tequila. Well plus 3

Answer 3

Well: Corazon

Tequila Ocho Plata
-cinnamon, rosemary, slightly smokey, rich on palate
**Don Julio “1942” **
- aged for 2.5 years in oak casks
Clase Azul, Anejo
-Aged for 25 months in American whiskey cask

Question 4

Mezcal. Well plus 3

Answer 4

Well: Montelobos Ensamble.

1. Gusto Historico, Tobala, Victor Ramos-
-vanilla icing&cake, sweet florals, white chocolate, sweet spearmint, wet minterality.
2. Casamigos
3. Clase Azul, Durango
-Milled by hand. This agave takes 12-15 yrs to mature

Question 5

Bourbon. Well plus 3

Answer 5

Well: Old Grand Dad, Bonded.

**1. Old Forester “1920”, Prohibition Style
**-Smoke, caramel, vanilla, holiday spices
**2. Michters 10yr Bourbon
**-Limited production. Big&bold dark toffee and caramel, charred oak, maple syrup, vanilla
**3. Pappy Van Winkle 20 year **
Smooth with a citrus zest note. Some sherry notes, dried fruits and vanilla. The finish is long and elegant. Limited Supply

Question 6

Rye. Well plus 3

Answer 6

Well: Sazarec Rye

1.Traverse City Whiskey “Barrel Proof Rye”
-spicy profile
2. Whistle Pig 12 yr
-Finished in Madeira wine casks and then Satuernes and port barrels before blended
3. Whistle Pig, Boss Hog, ‘X The Commandments’(260)
-Finished in 2 different barrels. Dried honey, raisin, and sharp, bright citrus

Question 7

Scotch. Well plus 3

Answer 7

Well:Monkey Shoulder

1. Macallan, Double oak, 15 yr
2. Balvennie, Pineau cask finish, 16 year
   -one of dianes favorites
3. Johnnie Walker, King George (220)
   -over 100yr old whiskies in it

Question 8

List 2 Italian Vodkas

Answer 8

1. Vulcanica Sicillian Vodka- Sicilian grains grown around the Mount Etna volcano
2. Verita Italian Vodka- 100% Italian wheat

Question 9

List 3 Italian Gins

Answer 9

1. Panarea Sunset Gin- Basil and grapefruit
2. Elena Gin- Piedmont Gin, Almond, thyme, mint, chamomile (London dry)
3. Piucinque Gin-(Dry gin) 10 mediterranean botanicals. Main ones, Bergamot(citrus) and sage. It means “plus 5”

Question 10

What is Amari and give two examples

Answer 10

Amari- A class of bitter Italian liqueurs drunk either before or after a meal. Enjoyed for their digestive qualities. An aromatic flavoring agent made from infusing roots, barks, fruit peels, spices, herbs, flowers, botanicals in high-proof alcohol. Amaro is the Italian word for bitter.Every single bottle is 100% different.

1. Heirloom Pineapple Amaro- Full bodied amaro composed with tropical ingredients, like Queen Victoria pineapple. Rich and fruity yet sophisticated and bitter.
2. Contratto Fernet-Herbal aromas and flavors with warm baking spice. Softer and more approachable than other fernets

Question 11

What is our Italian Whisky called and what is unique about it?

Answer 11

It is in the midst of the Alps and uses locally grown rye.

Question 12

What is grappa and how will it be served

Answer 12

Grappa is a grape-based brandy from Italy. (Made from the stems, skins, seeds, and pulp of the grapes, after all the juices have been extracted from them to make wine) (Brandy is a spirit produced by distilling wine/any fruit)

It will be served room temperature, neat, in a stemmed grappa glass

Question 13

What are the 8 St. Regis classic cocktails on the menu

Answer 13

1. St. Regis Old Fashioned
2. St. Regis Manhattan
3. St. Regis Negroni
4. New Sr Espresso Martini
5. French 75
6. Margarita
7. Daiquiri
8. Aperol Spritz

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