Grain-Based Spirits Flashcards
How long must straight American whiskey be aged?
At least 6 months
Corn must be a minimum of ____% of the mash bill for bourbon
51%
Where is Glenfiddich produced?
Speyside
Where is Laphroaig produced?
Islay
Name two producers of Tennessee whiskey
Jack Daniels
George Dickel
What is different in the production of Tennessee whiskey as opposed to bourbon whiskey?
Tennessee whiskey must be made in Tennessee, and must be filtered with maple charcoal prior to aging
How is rye whiskey different from Bourbon whiskey?
Rye whiskey is more better and powerful than bourbon. It must be 51% rye
Name two quality rye producers
Sazerac
Rittenhouse
What is the definition of a single malt whiskey?
Whiskey is made from malted barley in a pot still at a single distillery in Scotland
What is the definition of a blended Whisky?
A mixture of malt and grain whiskeys produced at a number of different distilleries
Name the six regions of whiskey production in Scotland
Highlands Lowlands Speyside Islay Campbeltown Islands
Where is Glenmorangie produced
Highland
Which region in Scotland produces the latest and least smoky scotch?
Lowland
Where is The Macallan produced?
Speyside
Which region in Scotland is responsible for producing peaty, smoky scotch? Name 2 producers from this region
Islay
Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig
