Lesson #8 All About Liquors Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the Formula to Convert the Proof

of the Alcohol to Percentage of Alcohol

A

Divide the Number of Proof by 2.

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2
Q

What are the Four Major Steps in

Producing Whiskey?

A

Mashing
Fermentation
Distilling
Aging

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3
Q

Where Does Whiskey get its Color and

Flavor?

A

From the Oak Barrels in which it is Aged

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4
Q

What is the Minimum Time Requirement

For Aging Whiskey in the US?

A

2 years Minimum

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5
Q

What are the two types of stills used for distilling?

A

Pot Still and Continuous Column Still

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6
Q

Where is Bourbon Whiskey Made?

A

Bourbon County Kentucky

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7
Q

What is the ingredient in Jack Daniels that is

said to make people mean?

A

Sour Mash

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8
Q

What are the five ideal conditions for storing wine?

A
  1. Lay it on it’s side
  2. Dark Environment
  3. Cool Environment (50-59 Degrees Farenheit)
  4. Plenty of Oxygen
  5. Level of Humidity
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9
Q

What are the four grades of Brandy?

A
  1. 3 Stars: Low Grade
  2. VSOP: Fine brandy
  3. Grande Champagne: Very Fine Brandy
  4. Cognac: Finest Quality
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10
Q

Five Broad Divisions for Classifying Brandy

A
  1. Fruits
  2. Seeds
  3. Herbs
  4. Peels
  5. Cremes
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11
Q

Two Ways of Making Cordials

A

Percolation and Maceration

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12
Q

What is Gin made from?

A

Juniper Berries

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13
Q

Where is Tequila made?

A

In the state of Jalisco Mexico, in the city of Tequila

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14
Q

What is Tequila made from?

A

The Agave Plant

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15
Q

What is Rum also known as?

A

The sneak up Alcohol

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16
Q

Where does the best Port wine come from?

A

Portugal

17
Q

What is Muscatel?

A

Wine made from the Muscat grape

18
Q

What is another term for Liqueur?

A

Cordial

19
Q

What is it that gives Scotch its smoky flavor?

A

the peet fires that burn under the barley

20
Q

Where does Jack Daniels come from?

A

Lynchberg Tennessee

21
Q

What is Rum made from?

A

Sugar Cain

22
Q

How many times must Irish Whiskey be distilled

according to Irish Law?

A

3 times

23
Q

What is a similar liquor that is related to Tequila

but is not Tequila?

A

Mezcal