Chapter 3: Neutral Spirits

Question 1

Alternative terms used for neutral spirits

Answer 1

• New-make spirit * Rectified spirit * Eau-de-vie * Grain neutral spirit

Question 2

Typical abv of neutral spirits

Answer 2

95% abv

Question 3

American neutral spirit produced by Luxco

Answer 3

Everclear

Question 4

German brand of neutral grain spirit

Answer 4

Primaspirit

Question 5

Rectified spirit produced in Poland

Answer 5

Spirytus Rektyfikowany

Question 6

Chinese spirit also referred to as Shaojiu

Answer 6

Baijiu

Question 7

Typical base ingredient for shaojiu/baijiu

Answer 7

Sorghum

Question 8

Bales or bricks of compressed mash that become the base material for baijiu

Answer 8

Qu

Question 9

Baijiu from Guizhou - was a favorite of Mao Zedong

Answer 9

Moutai

Question 10

Type of baijiu bottled under the “Red Star” brand

Answer 10

Erguotou

Question 11

Baijiu produced in the Sichuan province and known for yellow clay storage cellars

Answer 11

Luzhou Laojiao

Question 12

Baijiu often called “five grain drink”

Answer 12

Wuliangye

Question 13

Japanese spirit that derives its name from a word that means “burned liquor”

Answer 13

Shōchū

Question 14

Type of mold used in the production of Shōchū

Answer 14

Kōji

Question 15

The most common type of single-distilled shōchū

Answer 15

Moromitori shōchū

Question 16

Rice shōchū

Answer 16

Komejōchū

Question 17

Sweet potato shōchū

Answer 17

Imojōchū

Question 18

Barley shōchū

Answer 18

Mugijōchū

Question 19

Buckwheat shōchū

Answer 19

Sobajōchū

Question 20

Shōchū produced from sake lees

Answer 20

Kasutori Sōchū

Question 21

Korean distilled spirit made from rice, barley, wheat, or sweet potatoes

Answer 21

Soju

Question 22

Traditional earthenware distilling apparatus sometimes used in the production of soju

Answer 22

Soju Gori

Question 23

Widely available brand of soju

Answer 23

Jinro