KM MS Questions 14.10.2023 Flashcards
What is Corenwyn
A cask-aged Genever in which malt wine comprises at least 51% of the distillate
Sazerac and Rittenhouse are examples of __________
Rye Whiskey
Dalwhinnie is located in which Whisky region of Scotland
Highlands
On which island is Glenora distillery located
Cape Breton Island of Nova Scotia
List the distilleries located in Campbeltown
Glen Scotia, Glengyle, and Springbank
The Japanese fruit Ume, used to make Umeshu, is most closely related to which stone fruit commonly found in Europe
Apricot
Connemara Single Malt is distilled in which distillery
Cooley (Ireland)
What are the requirements for a Fine Champagne Cognac
It must be distilled entirely from wines produced in the Grand Champagne and Petite Champagne sub-regions, with Grand Champagne composing at least 50% of the blend
In Cognac production what is the name of the second distillation
Bonne Chauffe
Name 3 appellations for Calvados
Calvados AOC,
Calvados Domfrontais AOC, and Calvados Pays d’Auge AOC
Calvados Domfrontais requires what minimum percentage of Perry and how long in cask
30%, 3 years
Name four different terms that a Calvados may use on the label to show that it has been aged for 6 years
XO,
Hors d’Age,
Extra, or
Napoléon
Name 3 examples of a plum eau-de-vie
Any 3 of Slivovitz, Mirabelle, Quetsch, and Prunelle
From which fruit would you make Barack Palinka
Apricot (Hungary)
List the four major styles of rum
light rum, dark rum, Demerara rum, and rhum agricole
What are the minimum and maximum periods of aging for a reposado tequila
60 days min, 1 year max
Name the principal Mexican state where Mezcal is made and the type of Agave used in its production
Oaxaca, Agave Espadín
Which two labelling categories of Mezcal limit the production to quality-minded or traditional techniques
Mezcal Artesanal
and
Mezcal Ancestral
State the primary flavours and countries of origin for the following liqueurs
Amer Picon
Curacao
Amaretto
Kummel
Amer Picon - Orange & Gentian, France
Curacao - Laraha Citrus, Netherlands (Antilles)
Amaretto – Apricot and Almond, Italy
Kummel – Caraway, Denmark
To what does the term Jizake refer
Sake microbrewery
What is the name of the rice milling process in Sake production
seimai
To what does the term seimaibuai refer
The percentage of a grain of rice leftover after the milling process
What is the Seimaibuai requirement for a Honjozo-shu sake
At least 70%
Which colour is the Koji used for sake production, black, white or yellow
Yellow (the others are used for Shochu)
What is amazake
A sweet, often fruity, congee-textured beverage produced using non- or low-alcohol producing yeast it is a favorite served to kids and often praised for its health benefits
What is the traditional method for cultivating the lactic acid producing bacteria known as
Kimoto method
What is the more modern method for introducing lactic acid known as
Sokujo method
What is the name of the main fermentation
Moromi
What are the dates of the sake brewing year
July 1 to June 30
What is the approximate boiling point for ethyl alcohol at sea level
Aprox 78 degrees C
Who developed and improved the alembic still in the 8th century
Jabir ibn Hayyan
Define congeners
Volatile molecules such as esters, other alcohols, and aldehydes, which contribute to the flavor (or off-flavor) of a spirit
Which spirit would be more flavourful. One obtained using a pot still or one using a continuous still
Pot still
How are the columns in the continuous still called
The analyzer and the rectifier
What is the difference between maceration and infusion
Maceration and infusion are similar techniques that involve steeping a flavoring agent in alcohol; maceration is a slower, cold method and infusion is a quicker, hot method
What is the minimum abv for vodka required by EU
37.5%
In which case an EU vodka producer must state the products used in the fermentation
When the products are others than potato or grains
What is the country of origin for Ikon vodka
Russia
What is Tito’s vodka made from
100% Corn
What is Awamori
An Okinawan style of shochu, always distilled from long grain indica rice
What is the minimum % of “malt wine” for Oude Genever
Min 15%, a distillate of corn, rye and wheat
What is the minimum percentage of corn required for Corn Whiskey
80%
What is the minimum ageing in new charred oak barrels for Rye Whiskey
Min 2 years
Where would you find the distilleries Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Laphroaig
Islay
Give 3 distilleries in Speyside
Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and Macallan
What is the minimum ageing required for Irish Whiskies
Min 3 years
Where would you find Glenora Distillers
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
