Level 4 Systematic Approach Spirits

Question 1

Appearance - List 4 levels of intensity

Answer 1

Water-white - Pale - Medium - Deep

Question 2

Appearance - List 15 colours

Answer 2

Colourless, Lemon, Gold, Amber, Mahogany, Brown, Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown, Black

Question 3

Appearance - What other observations might there be?

Answer 3

e.g. Louching

Question 4

Nose - List 4 levels of intensity

Answer 4

Natural - Light - Medium - Pronounced

Question 5

Nose - List 9 Aroma Characteristics

Answer 5

Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Grains, Botanicals, Herbs, Oak, Sweetness, Other

Question 6

Nose - List 4 levels of Maturation

Answer 6

Unaged - Short-aged - Matured - Very Aged

Question 7

Palate - List 3 levels of Sweetness

Answer 7

Dry - Off-dry - Sweet

Question 8

Palate - List 4 levels of Alcohol

Answer 8

Soft - Smooth - Warming - Harsh

Question 9

Palate - List 3 levels of Body

Answer 9

Light - Medium - Full

Question 10

Palate - List 3 poss ‘Other observations’

Answer 10

Tannin, Texture, Other

Question 11

Palate - List 4 levels of Flavour intensity

Answer 11

Natural - Light - Medium - Pronounced

Question 12

Palate - List 9 Flavour Characteristics

Answer 12

Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, Grains, Botanicals, Herbs, Oak, Sweetness, Other

Question 13

Palate - List 3 Finish Lengths

Answer 13

Short - Medium - Long

Question 14

Palate - List 3 Finish natures

Answer 14

Simple - Some complexity - Very complex

Question 15

Conclusions - List 6 stages of Quality assessment

Answer 15

Faulty - Poor - Acceptable - Good - Very Good - Outstanding

Question 16

Conclusions - List 4 things to put the Spirit in Context

Answer 16

Country and/or Region of Origin
Raw Material used
Style Within the Category
Method of Production