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What is the maximum distillation proof of Brandy?

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190 proof

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How are Cognac and Armagnac alike?

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They both are considered to be protected Denomination of Origins, both produced from grapes and both pot distilled.

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What is Slivovitz made from?

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Fruid brandy made from plums, traditional to Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovinia, Serbia and Republic of Macedonia and Croatia.

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What is Brandy made from?

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Fruit or wine.

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What is the minimum bottling proof for Brandy?

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80 proof.

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What are the 4 flavor areas for Brandy?

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Brandy - FSSW

  1. Fruit
  2. Sweet Aromatics
  3. Spice
  4. Wood
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How does the US classify Flavored Brandy?

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Brandy that has been:

  1. Flavored with natural flavoring materials.
  2. Possibly sweetened with sugar.
  3. Bottled at no less than 60 proof.
  4. Bolstered with wine up to 15% by volume of finished produced provided at least 12% of the wine is derived from the base that corresponds to the labeled flavor.
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Why was wine first distilled?

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As a way to preserve it and make it easier for merchants to ship over long distances.

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How does the EU define Brandy?

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  1. Produced from wine spirit, whether or not wine distillate has been added.
  2. Distilled at less than 94.8% ABV provided distillate doesn’t exceed 50% of alcoholic content of finished product.
  3. Matured for at least 1 year in oak receptacles or for at least 6 months in oak casks/barrels.
  4. Bottled at a minimum of 72 proof.
  5. Free of any additional alcohol.
  6. Free of flavor additives.
  7. Colored only with added caramel.
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What are the differences between Cognac and Armangac?

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The regions where they’re produced. Armagnac is single distilled and Cognac is double-distilled. Armagnac offers vintage qualities.

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What is the flavor of Kirschwasser?

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Cherry

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What is the traditional name of Hungarian Brandy?

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Palinka

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What does Fine Champagne mean on a Cognac bottle?

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Must be a blend of Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne with a minimum of 50% Grande Champagne.

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When was the region of Cognac delimited?

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May 1909.

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What is “Tuica?”

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Clear Romanian Brandy made from plums, apples, pears, apricots, etc.

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What is “Immature Brandy?”

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A US specific term for a brandy matured for less than 2 years.

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What is “Pisco?”

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Clear grape brandy produced in South America.

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What do the following terms mean on a bottle of Cognac? VS, VSOP, XO

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VS: Very Special
VSOP: Very Superior Old Pale
XO: Extra Old

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What is the “Solera Process?”

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Fractional blending program.

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What are the 4 Flavor Souces for Brandy?

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  1. Fruit/Grapes
  2. Fermentation
  3. Distillation
  4. Maturation
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What is “Slivovice?”

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Strong 140 proof + brandy made from plums in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, etc.

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What is “Pomace Brandy?”

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Brandy made from fermented grape pulp, seeds and stems.

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What does “Hors d’Age” mean?

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Napolean or XO Cognac aged for 10+ years.

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What are the departments for Cognac?

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Charante and Charante-Maritime

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25
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What are the 3 AOC designations used in Cognac?

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Eau-de-vie de Cognac, Eau-de-vie de Charantes and Cognac.

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What are the 6 areas of production for Cognac?

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Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fin Bois, Bons Bois and Bons Ordinaires.

27
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What are the primary grapes used in Cognac production?

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Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard.

28
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What are the 3 regions of Armagnac?

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Le Bas Armagnac, Le Haut Armagnac and Le Tenareze.

29
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What are the barrel aged specifications of Armagnac?

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Armagnac - less than 6 years; Veil Armagnac more than 6 years; Vintage Armagnac - minimum of 10 years and may be aged at barrel proof.

30
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How long must Cognac be aged?

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VS - 2 years; VSOP - 4 years; XO - 10 years.

31
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From where is the family name of “Brandy” derived?

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The term “brandywine” which in the original Dutch “brandewijn” meant “burnt wine.”

32
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The German term “Weinbrand” is equivalent to what English term?

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Brandy

33
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What are the two distinct types or families of Brandy flavor?

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Grape wine based and fruit based.

34
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What are the general flavor presentation styles of Brandy?

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LFF

  1. Light and Gentle
  2. Flavorful and Fruity.
  3. Full-bodied and Robust
35
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What generally is the alcohol concentration of the final distillate?

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82% ABV

36
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What are the 3 ways a Brandy can be matured?

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  1. No aging
  2. Single barrel aging
  3. Solera process
37
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What are the requirements of a vintage dated Brandy?

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It must be stored in its original cask until the time it’s bottled with the label showing the vintage date on.

38
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Where must oak casks used in Armagnac production come from?

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Gascony or Limousin.

39
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What is Brandy de Jerez?

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Brandy originally from area of Jerez, Spain although it can be made in other regions.

40
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What is Lourinha?

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A Brandy made in western Portugal’s Estremadura region.

41
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What is Pisco?

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Brandy from South America.

42
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Besides following Cognac rules of production, what is South African brandies aging requirement?

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Minimum of 3 years.

43
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What are the 3 grapes used in Cognac production?

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Folle Blanche, Colombard and Ugni Blanc (Italy’s Trebbiano).

44
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What is “brouillis?”

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The first distillation in Cognac production.

45
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What is “repasse?”

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The second distillation in Cognac production.

46
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What is the maximum alcohol at distillation for Cognac?

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72 ABV

47
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What must distillation be complete with Cognac?

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March 31 following the harvest.

48
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What types of barrels must be used in Cognac production?

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Limousine or Troncais-style barrels.

49
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What is minimum bottling proof for Cognac?

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80 proof

50
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How far do records go back for Armagnac production?

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1500’s

51
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What are the primary grapes for Armagnac production?

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Folle Blanche, Colombard, Ugni Blanc and Baco Blanc.

52
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What size barrels are used in Armagnac production?

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400 liter barrels.

53
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What is Blanche d’Armagnac?

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Distilled spirit with no aging.

54
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What 3 countries have a history of crafting apple based brandies?

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US, UK and France.

55
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What’s the name of an apple brandy from the French region of Lower Normandy?

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Calvados

56
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What are the 2 requirements of Applejack?

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  1. Must be matured in oak containers for no less than 2 years.
  2. Must be bottled at no less than 80 proof.
57
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What is “Eau-de-vie?”

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General French term for fruit brandy.

58
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What did brandy first begin to appear?

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In the 12th century and became popular in the 16th century.

59
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Why was wine originally distilled?

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As a way to preserve it and make it easier for merchants to ship it over long distances.

60
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In what century was Cognac introduced?

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During the 17th century.

61
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What are the name of Brandy made in Romania and Muldova?

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Vinars and Divin.

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