Eaux-de-vie

Question 1

Origin of Cognac

Answer 1

Cognac, France

Question 2

Double distillation of Cognac introduced in…

Answer 2

17th Century

Question 3

How many liters of white wine are needed to make 1L of Cognac?

Answer 3

9L

Question 4

Making Process of Cognac

Answer 4

1. white wine
2. harvest
3. pressing
4. fermentation
5. double distillation
6. aging in oak barrels
7. blending

Question 5

Minimum ageing period for Cognac

Answer 5

VS- very special (2 years)
VSOP- very superior old pale (4 years)
XO- extra old (6 years)

Question 6

4 additives in Cognac

Answer 6

Water
Sugar syrup
Caramel
Boisé

Question 7

Origin of Armagnac

Answer 7

Armagnac, Southwest France

Question 8

Making process of Armagnac

Answer 8

1. white wine
2. harvest
3. pressing
4. fermentation
5. one distillation
6. ageing in oak barrels
7. blending (not always)

Question 9

Origin of Grappa

Answer 9

Italy

Question 10

Making process of Grappa

Answer 10

1. skins of grapes
2. pressing
3. marc
4. fermentation
5. one distillation
6. ageing (not always)

Question 11

Fruit spirit ABV (Alcoholic Strength by Volume)

Answer 11

minimum 37.5%

Question 12

Fruit spirit example

Answer 12

White eau-de-vie: Calvados

Question 13

Fruit spirit making process

Answer 13

1. harvest
2. sweet and juicy fruits or berries maceration
3. fermentation
4. one distillation

Question 14

Calvados making process

Answer 14

1. cider (pear or apple)
2. one distillation
3. ageing