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Fruit and Plant-Based Spirits Flashcards

1
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Name and describe the 3 basic types of rum

A

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

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2
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Describe calvados

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

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3
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Describe framboise

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

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4
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Where is tequila produced?

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Primarily in the state of Jalisco, in Mexico

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5
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What is the louche effect?

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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

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What is the main flavoring in grenadine?

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Pomegranate

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7
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Where is AOC rhum produced?

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Martinique, the only AOC for rum in existence

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8
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What is rhum Barbancourt?

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Haitian rum

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9
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For how long must reposado tequila be aged?

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2 months minimum

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10
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What are the three top regions for cognac production?

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Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne
Borderies

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11
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What is the most common grape used in Cognac production?

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Ugni blanc (also called St-Emilion)

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12
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What is the type of still used in Cognac production?

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Charentais pot still

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13
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Name three major cognac producers

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Remy Martin
Hennessy
Martell
Courvoisier

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14
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What are the three subregions of Armagnac?

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Haut-Armagnac
Bas-Armagnac
Armagnac-Ténarèze

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15
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How many times is cognac distilled Armagnac?

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Cognac is distilled twice, Armagnac is distilled once

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16
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What is the difference in taste between Armagnac and cognac?

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

Armagnac is more rustic, fiery

17
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What is Asbach, and where is it made?

A

Brandy from Germany

18
Q

What is Pisco?

A

Brandy produced in Chile and Peru

19
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What are pomace spirits?

A

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

20
Q

Give two examples of pomace spirits

A

Marc (France)

Grappa (Italy)

21
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Where is Calvados made?

A

Normandy

22
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What is kirsch/kirschwasser?

A

Eau de vie made from black cherries

23
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What is Poire Williams?

A

Eau de vie made from Williams perry (pear cider)

24
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What is Slivovitz?

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Eau de vie made from plums

25
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What is Demerara rum?

A

Light rum made from molasses, produced in Guyana

26
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What are the four aging levels in tequila?

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

27
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What is Mezcal?

A

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

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