Lesson #8 All About Liquors Flashcards
What is the Formula to Convert the Proof
of the Alcohol to Percentage of Alcohol
Divide the Number of Proof by 2.
What are the Four Major Steps in
Producing Whiskey?
Mashing
Fermentation
Distilling
Aging
Where Does Whiskey get its Color and
Flavor?
From the Oak Barrels in which it is Aged
What is the Minimum Time Requirement
For Aging Whiskey in the US?
2 years Minimum
What are the two types of stills used for distilling?
Pot Still and Continuous Column Still
Where is Bourbon Whiskey Made?
Bourbon County Kentucky
What is the ingredient in Jack Daniels that is
said to make people mean?
Sour Mash
What are the five ideal conditions for storing wine?
- Lay it on it’s side
- Dark Environment
- Cool Environment (50-59 Degrees Farenheit)
- Plenty of Oxygen
- Level of Humidity
What are the four grades of Brandy?
- 3 Stars: Low Grade
- VSOP: Fine brandy
- Grande Champagne: Very Fine Brandy
- Cognac: Finest Quality
Five Broad Divisions for Classifying Brandy
- Fruits
- Seeds
- Herbs
- Peels
- Cremes
Two Ways of Making Cordials
Percolation and Maceration
What is Gin made from?
Juniper Berries
Where is Tequila made?
In the state of Jalisco Mexico, in the city of Tequila
What is Tequila made from?
The Agave Plant
What is Rum also known as?
The sneak up Alcohol
Where does the best Port wine come from?
Portugal
What is Muscatel?
Wine made from the Muscat grape
What is another term for Liqueur?
Cordial
What is it that gives Scotch its smoky flavor?
the peet fires that burn under the barley
Where does Jack Daniels come from?
Lynchberg Tennessee
What is Rum made from?
Sugar Cain
How many times must Irish Whiskey be distilled
according to Irish Law?
3 times
What is a similar liquor that is related to Tequila
but is not Tequila?
Mezcal
