Chapter 4

Question 1

Which grape is used to make Cognac?

Garganega, Ugni Blanc, Baco Blanc, or Viura?

Answer 1

Ugni Blanc

Question 2

What is the difference between white grape pomace and red grape pomace?

Answer 2

Red grape pomace contains alcohol, white typically does not

Question 3

What is the aging requirement of XO Cognac?

20 years, 15 years, 10 years, or 6 years?

Answer 3

10 years

Question 4

True or false: Armagnac can be unaged.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

What is the raw material for Grappa?

Pears, Apples, Pomace, or All of the above?

Answer 5

Pomace

Question 6

What beverage has historical roots in Chile?

Cognac, Applejack, Grappa, or Pisco?

Answer 6

Pisco

Question 7

What does VSOP stand for?

Answer 7

Very Superior Old Pale

Question 8

Which is true of Peruvian Pisco?

It is made from Muscat grape varieties
It is a pot distilled brandy
By law, it is unaged
All of the above

Answer 8

All of the above

It is made from Muscat grape varieties
It is a pot distilled brandy
By law, it is unaged

Question 9

True or false: Some fruits are not fermented, instead they are macerated in neutral spirit and distilled.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

What is a major difference between Armagnac and Cognac?

There are no major differences.
Cognac uses much more Folle Blanche
Vintage dated products are far more common in Armagnac
Pot stills are more common in Armagnac.

Answer 10

Vintage dated products are far more common in Armagnac