Chapter 5: International Whiskey

Question 1

The first commercial whiskey distillery in Japan

Answer 1

Suntory Distillery

Question 2

Location of the original Suntory Distillery

Answer 2

Yamazaki (a suburb of Kyoto)

Question 3

The first whisky released by Suntory Distillery

Answer 3

Shirofuda White Label (1929)

Question 4

Three distilleries currently operated by Suntory

Answer 4

• Suntory Distillery * Hakushu Distillery * Chita Distillery

Question 5

Whisky company opened in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru

Answer 5

Nikka Whisky

Question 6

Two distilleries currently operated by Nikka Whisky

Answer 6

• Nikka Distillery * Yoichi Distillery

Question 7

Style of wort typically preferred by Japanese whisky producers

Answer 7

Clear, almost transparent (achieved via long fermentation time and specialized yeast)

Question 8

Indian classification for “whisky” products produced using molasses

Answer 8

Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL)

Question 9

Best-selling brands of Indian “whisky” (IMFL) produced partially from molasses

Answer 9

• Officer’s Choice * McDowell’s No. 1 * Royal Stag * Imperial Blue

Question 10

First producer to make a 100% grain-based whisky in India

Answer 10

Amrut Distilleries

Question 11

Bangalore-based whisky company founded in 1992

Answer 11

John Distilleries

Question 12

First 100% grain-based whisky produced by John Distilleries

Answer 12

Paul John Single Cask 161 Whisky

Question 13

Producer of Hammer Head Whisky

Answer 13

Pradlo Distillery (located in the Czech Republic)

Question 14

Producer of Sullivans Cove Single Cask Malt Whisky

Answer 14

Tasmania Distillery (Australia)

Question 15

“Moonshine” product produced by New Zealand’s Southern Distilleries

Answer 15

Hokonui Moonshine

Question 16

Location (district) of New Zealand’s Southern Distilleries

Answer 16

South Canterbury