Bourbon, Whisky, Scotch And Cognac

Question 1

What is the difference between single malt and blended Scotch?

Answer 1

Single Malt:
- Distilled from a single batch of grain
- considered finer quality and a bit more expensive
- made for tasting

Blended Scotch:
- a blend of one or more Single Malt Whisky
OR
- a blend of whisky with at lease 51% of it being he comprised of a single malt
- less fine, most commonly produced, most commonly consumes, less expensive

Question 2

Name (2) brands of single malt whisky

Answer 2

• Macallan
  -Laphroaig

Question 3

Name (2) brands of blended Scotch

Answer 3

• Johnny Walker ( most popular)
• Buchanan’s

Question 4

Scotch is know for

Answer 4

• Being distilled from malted barley
• Aged a minimum of 3 years
• Its peaty, rich, smokey flavor

Question 5

Scotland Highlands Scotch

Answer 5

Full bodied, deep smoke flavor

Question 6

Scotland Lowlands Scotch

Answer 6

Lightest body scotch

Question 7

Scotland Speyside Scotch

Answer 7

Complex, elegant and the most common

Question 8

Scotland Islay

Answer 8

Smokiest of Scotch

Question 9

Scotland Islands Scotch

Answer 9

Milder version of Islay

Question 10

Irish Whisky is know for

Answer 10

• being triple distilled from malt barley
• this allows for a smoother finish
• no peaty flavor
• good for tasting, a common whisky shot
• Aged a minimum of 3 years

Question 11

Name (1) Irish Whisky brand

Answer 11

Jameson

Question 12

American Rye Whisky is known for

Answer 12

• distilled primarily from rye
• more spicy and less sweet
• bold and robust
• blended varieties have at lease 51% rye whisky
• less approachable

Question 13

Name (2) rye whisky brands

Answer 13

• Knob Creek Rye
• Bulleit Rye

Question 14

Canadian Whisky is known for

Answer 14

• distilled from a blend of rye and corn
• lighter in flavor, not as complex
• commonly drank with carbonated mixers

Question 15

Name (1) brand of Canadian whisky

Answer 15

Crown Royal

Question 16

Bourbon is known for

Answer 16

• distilled primarily from corn
• aged a minimum of 2 years
• sweeter in flavor, more approachable
• full bodied

Question 17

Name (2) brands of bourbon

Answer 17

• Jim Beam
• Maker’s Mark

Question 18

Whisky’s are flavored by

Answer 18

The barrel they are aged in

Question 19

What’s is Cognac known for

Answer 19

• distilled primarily from grapes as wine and then aged in a barrel
• considered the finest of brandy
• sweet woody notes, nutty aroma and warm feel
• aging categories
• there is no “bottom shelf”

Question 20

Cognac aging grades (3)

Answer 20

VS -> VSOP -> XO