GENERAL ALCOHOL TEST DAY 4 Flashcards

1
Q

name all pub w single barrels

A

• old forester single barrel
•woodward reserved single barrel

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2
Q

why are these bottles different from another whiskey bottle?

A

these bottles come hand selected from a barrel we picked out. they are unique to pub w

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3
Q

what is our standard pour size for our whiskey pours?

A

1.5 oz single pour

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4
Q

what are some tasting notes on the buffalo trace bourbon?

A

caramel, vanilla, and honey

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5
Q

where is most of the whiskey made in america?

A

most whiskeys are made in the south. mostly Kentucky and Tennessee

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6
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what are some of the main ingredients in whiskey?

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water, barely,( or other grains), and yeast

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7
Q

if whiskey is aged longer, it becomes rarer, why?

A

when whiskey is still in a barrel, the wood absorbs the whiskey which means the barrel will ultimately produce less whiskey, this means that the barrel that’s been aged longer will only produce a few bottles vs a barrel aged for a shorter amount of time

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8
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what are some benefits for getting a whiskey in rocks

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dilution, this changes the flavor profile of the whiskey which could be overly hot or pungent

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9
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what is the difference bettween bourbon and rye?

A

rye whiskey is generally spicier with a more aggressive flavor than bourbon, rye typically taste a bit grassy or peppery while bourbon typically tastes oaky or sweeter, bourbon is made up of at least 51% corn while rye is made up of a minimum of 51% rye grain

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10
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what are the five different regions where scotch is made?

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speyside, lowland, highland, campbeltown & islay

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11
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what does it mean when we call scotch “peaty”?

A

the scotch is smokey

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12
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what are the main ingredients in rum?

A

sugarcane and molasses

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13
Q

what is a common rum cocktail

A

a mojito

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14
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what is the difference between silver, resposado and anejo tequila?

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Silver is a fresh distilled spirit which does not age, reposado is aged in oak barrels for two to eleven months, and anejo is typically aged over a year in oak barrels.

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15
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what makes a tequila mezcal?

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Mezcal is produced & distilled in different regions. It is processed differently than traditional tequila and uses a variety of different agaves. It is traditionally steamed underground. It has a smokey profile.

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16
Q

what is a classic gin cocktail?

A

bees knees

17
Q

what is the most popular vodka in the U.S.

A

Tito’s