CHAPTER 3: GIN & OTHER FLAVORED SPIRITS Flashcards
Gin and Other Flavored Spirits
What three (3) factors determine a Gin Style?
- Distillation
- Botanical Recipes
- Maturation
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Where can Gin be produced?
Anywhere
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Define Gin:
Flavored spirits obtained by redistilling a high-proof spirit primarily with juniper, with the option of additional flavoring agents.
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What is the minimum ABV for Gin?
40%, which is the same for Vodka
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What base materials can be used in Gin production?
Any, there are no restrictions on this.
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Name the two (2) types of Gin defined by the U.S. Federals Standards:
- Distilled Gin
2. Compound Gin
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When and who first developed the first gin, and for what purpose?
- In the 1600’s
- Dr. Sylvius (Franciscus de le Boe)
- As a inexpensive medicinal oil for bladder and kidney ailments
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Who or what countries used the following names for Gin?
- Genievre
- Genever
- Hollands
- Schiedam
- France, the original name, which means Juniper Berry
- Dutch
- Holland
- Holland
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Where does the term “Dutch Courage” come from?
The English developed this synonym for Gin after fighting with their allies, the Dutch in battle. The spirit was consumed for fortification.
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Why did the “Gin Craze” develop? (2)
- During the reign of Queen Anne, between 1702 - 1714, Excise tax on English distilled spirits was lowered. Taxes were raised on imported French wines and brandies.
- England allowed unlicensed production of gin
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When was the “Gin Craze” and how much did consumption increase?
Between 1720 - 1751 consumption of gin tripled, largely affecting the working class poor.
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What is a Dram Shop?
The precursor to the modern bar. Sold gin to either take home or consume standing up.
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How did England address the “Gin Craze”?
Several Gin Acts were imposed that required a license to sell gin and instituted taxation.
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What style of Gin was most popular during the “Gin Craze”?
Old Tom Gin
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What played the most significant role the shift to quality Gin production?
The invention of the Continuous Still, otherwise known as the Patent or Coffey Still, during the 18th century.
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What style of Gin was created as a result of the introduction of the Continuous Still?
London Dry Gin
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How did the consumption of Gin spread to other continents?
The English
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What is bitter quinine used for?
Blended with Gin to create a gin and tonic to control malaria
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What is “bathtub gin”?
Compound gin.
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Which spirit was adopted by US society first, Vodka or Gin?
Gin
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What base material is the mash mainly made from in a traditional Gin? What are alternative base materials?
Cereal grains. Sugarcane and root vegetables like potatoes or sugar beets can also be used
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What ABV is the gin wash distilled to?
What is the exception?
95% ABV
Genever is taken off at a much lower level
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What is Juniper and what aromas does it contribute?
- Berries from the evergreen tree.
2. Fresh pine aroma
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What is the second most-used botanical?
From what plant is it derived?
What are its aromatics?
Coriander (seed) from the Cilantro plant
Peppery and Spicy character
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What aromatics does Angelica have?
earthy and woody character
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What aromatics does Orris root have?
Violets or floral notes
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What are the two (2) primary sets of regulations that govern the production of gin?
- United States
2. EU
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What are the six (6) Gin Botanical Classifications?
- Seed or Bean
- Herb
- Bark
- Citrus Peel
- Root
- Other
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Aniseed
Seed or Bean
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Caraway
Seed or Bean
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Cardamom
Seed or Bean
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Coriander
Seed or Bean
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Cocoa
Seed or Bean
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Vanilla
Seed or Bean
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Angelica
Herb
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Chamomile
Herb
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Hyssop
Herb
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Marjoram
Herb
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Mint
Herb
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Rosemary
Herb
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Sage
Herb
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Cassia
Bark
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Cinnamon
Bark
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Quinine
Bark
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Gin Botanical Classifications: Which category does the following belong in? Grapefruit Lemon Lime Orange
Citrus Peel
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Clove
Root
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Fennel
Root
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Licorice
Root
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Orris
Root
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Gin Botanical Classifications: Which category does the following belong in? Almond Calamus Genetian
Other
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Calamus
Other
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Gin Botanical Classifications:
Which category does the following belong in?
Genetian
Other