Booze Notes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five scotch regions?
A
Highland Lowland Speyside Islay Island
2
Q
What are the 7 Trappist Breweries?
A
Belgium:
- Achel
- Orval
- Chimay
- Rochefort
- Westmalle
- Westvleteren (can only be had at the monastery, also maybe in heaven)
Netherlands:
7. Koningshoven
3
Q
What is the base of Angostura bitters?
A
Rum is the base, gentian root as main bittering agent
4
Q
Primary bittering herbs in Amaros, etc.
A
Quinine Angelica Gentian Bitter Orange Rue Nux Vomica Artichokes Wormwood Bitter Aloes Rhubarb root
5
Q
Aromatic botanicals in Amaros, etc.
A
Vanilla Cloves Coriander Nutmeg Lavender Ginger
6
Q
Botanicals in Fernet Branca
A
Bitter: Rhubarb Licorice Agarico Bianco (mushroom) Myrrh Aloe
Aroma: Angelica Anise Lemon Peel Peppermint
7
Q
Botanicals in Benedictine
A
Melissa Arnica Hyssop Maidenhair Fern Vanilla Cinnamon Myrhh Coriander Nutmeg Cardamom Artemisia Pine Cone Angelica Root Aloe Mace Saffron Grain Seeds Juniper Tea
8
Q
What does D.O.M. on Benedictine mean?
A
Deo Optimo Maximo= To God, most Good, most Great
9
Q
What is the base of Benedictine?
A
Cognac brandy
10
Q
What is the base of Chartreuse?
A
Brandy
11
Q
Botanicals used in Absinthe
A
Wormwood Anise Fennel Coriander Angelica Juniper Star Anise
11
Q
Botanicals in Strega
A
Cinnamon Iris Juniper Mint Citrus peel Cloves Star anise Myrhh Nutmeg Mace Eucalyptus Fennel Saffron (for color)
12
Q
What is the base of Aquavit?
A
Potato vodka
12
Q
What is the difference between Orange Curacao and Triple Sec?
A
Orange Curacao has a brandy base and Triple Sec has a Neutral Grain Spirit base.
13
Q
Botanicals in Aquavit
A
Fennel Dill Anise Cardamom Cloves Citrus
