Fruit and Plant-Based Spirits

Question 1

Name and describe the 3 basic types of rum

Answer 1

White/silver rum: distilled in continuous still; matures 1 year in glass or stainless steel

Golden/spiced rum: color from oak maturation and flavored with spices

Dark rum: matured in wood for 5-7 years; adjusted with caramel

Question 2

Describe calvados

Answer 2

Eau-de-vie made from the distillation of fermented apple juice

Question 3

Describe framboise

Answer 3

Eau-de-vie made from the distillation of fermented raspberries

Question 4

Where is tequila produced?

Answer 4

Primarily in the state of Jalisco, in Mexico

Question 5

What is the louche effect?

Answer 5

It is seen in many anise-flavored spirits, and is a natural phenomenon of milky coloration that occurs when water is added to a beverage that contains anise oils

Question 6

What is the main flavoring in grenadine?

Answer 6

Pomegranate

Question 7

Where is AOC rhum produced?

Answer 7

Martinique, the only AOC for rum in existence

Question 8

What is rhum Barbancourt?

Answer 8

Haitian rum

Question 9

For how long must reposado tequila be aged?

Answer 9

2 months minimum

Question 10

What are the three top regions for cognac production?

Answer 10

Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne
Borderies

Question 11

What is the most common grape used in Cognac production?

Answer 11

Ugni blanc (also called St-Emilion)

Question 12

What is the type of still used in Cognac production?

Answer 12

Charentais pot still

Question 13

Name three major cognac producers

Answer 13

Remy Martin
Hennessy
Martell
Courvoisier

Question 14

What are the three subregions of Armagnac?

Answer 14

Haut-Armagnac
Bas-Armagnac
Armagnac-Ténarèze

Question 15

How many times is cognac distilled Armagnac?

Answer 15

Cognac is distilled twice, Armagnac is distilled once

Question 16

What is the difference in taste between Armagnac and cognac?

Answer 16

Armagnac is more flavorful, but less pure than cognac. Also has less alcohol than cognac

Armagnac is more rustic, fiery

Question 17

What is Asbach, and where is it made?

Answer 17

Brandy from Germany

Question 18

What is Pisco?

Answer 18

Brandy produced in Chile and Peru

Question 19

What are pomace spirits?

Answer 19

Brandy that is made from the remnants of pressed grapes instead of line

Question 20

Give two examples of pomace spirits

Answer 20

Marc (France)

Grappa (Italy)

Question 21

Where is Calvados made?

Answer 21

Normandy

Question 22

What is kirsch/kirschwasser?

Answer 22

Eau de vie made from black cherries

Question 23

What is Poire Williams?

Answer 23

Eau de vie made from Williams perry (pear cider)

Question 24

What is Slivovitz?

Answer 24

Eau de vie made from plums

Question 25

What is Demerara rum?

Answer 25

Light rum made from molasses, produced in Guyana

Question 26

What are the four aging levels in tequila?

Answer 26

Blanco/silver (no aging) Reposado (2 mos to 1 year) Añejo (max 3 yrs) Extra añejo (min 3 yrs)

Question 27

What is Mezcal?

Answer 27

Primarily from state of Oaxaca; distilled liquor from Agave Espadín (different from blue agave)