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Liquors and Spirits Flashcards

1
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Country of origin / flavors?

Speyside Scotch:

Quick description and 2 producers:

A

Generall milder and fruitier, made with water from the river Spey.

Macallan / Glenfiddich / Glenlivet

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Country of origin / flavors?

What is the main flavoring agent used in the production of Aquavit?

A

Caraway

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Country of origin / flavors?

Aquavit

Region / Country

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Scandinavia (specifically Norway)
Caraway flavored liqueur

*Produced from either potatoes or Grain spirit

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Country of origin / flavors?

What 1830s invention is Aeneas Coffey credited with?

A

Column Still

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Country of origin / flavors?

3 examples of Tennessee whiskey:

A

Jack Daniel’s

George Dickel

Prychard’s

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Country of origin / flavors?

Bourbon Whiskey must have a minimum of ___% ___ and be aged in:

A

51% corn.

New, charred American white oak.

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Country of origin / flavors?

Pucker

A

USA - Kentucky

Currently owned by DeKuyper
Fruit aromatised vodka

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Country of origin / flavors?

According to 2009 Scotch Whiskey Regulations, what are the 5 categories of Scotch?

A

Single Malt: distilled at a single distillery in a pot still, in one or more batches, from water and malted barley.

Single Grain: any Scotch Whisky distilled at a single distillery that does not qualify as either Single Malt Whisky or Blended Scotch Whisky

Blended Malt: blend of two or more Single Malt Scotch Whiskies that have been produced at more than one distillery.

Blended Grain: blend of two or more Single Grain Scotch Whiskies that have been produced at more than one distillery

Blended: blend of one or more Single Malt Whiskies with one or more Single Grain Whiskies

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Country of origin / flavors?

What is the minimum percentage of rye required in the mash bill of American rye whiskey?

A

51%

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Country of origin / flavors?

Metaxa

Country / Region

Owned by:

A

Greek - Samos island
Brandy from Muscat grapes, infused with botanicals.

*owned by Remi Cointreau group since 2000

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Country of origin / flavors?

What is the minimum percentage of blue agave spirit required in Tequila?

A

51%

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Country of origin / flavors?

Tennessee Whiskey must have a minimum of ___% ___ and must be filtered through:

A

51% corn.

a bed of Tennessee sugar maple charcoal.

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Country of origin / flavors?

Give examples of 6 bitter liqueurs from 6 different countries:

A

Italy: Averna, Cynar

Czech Republic: Jélinek Fernet

Germany: Jagermeister

France: Suze, Amer Picon

Hungary: Zwack

USA: Grand Poppy Amaro (LA)

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Country of origin / flavors?

Pelinkovac

Country

Type?

A

Croatia
Herb base liquor base in wormwood

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Country of origin / flavors?

What is Old Tom gin?

A

A style of gin that is slightly sweeter than London Dry, but not as sweet as Genever.

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Country of origin / flavors?

Chambord

Country / Region

Type

A

France - Loire Valley
Black rasberry liquor + Spices

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Country of origin / flavors?

Canadian whiskey can be made from which 4 ingredients?

A

Corn / Wheat / Rye / Barley

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Country of origin / flavors?

Creme de Noyaux

Country

Also produced in:

Has been recently revived by:

A

France

Almond-flavored cream liqueur made from peach pits

  • *Also produce in Switzerland nowaday*
  • **Tempus Fugit Spirit re-introduced the recipe in recent time*
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Country of origin / flavors?

Teichenné

Country / Region

Type

A

Spain / Catalunya
Butterscotch schnapps liquor

Also other flavors of schnapps

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Country of origin / flavors?

Cuba and Puerto Rico are most often associated with the production of which type of rum?

A

White

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Country of origin / flavors?

Which sub-region of Calvados requires a minimum of 30% perry?

Maximum of 30% perry?

What is perry?

A

Calvados Domfrontais AOC

Calvados Pay d’Auge AOC

Pear cider (as opposed to apple)

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Country of origin / flavors?

Compared to Scotch, what is the general character of Irish whiskey?

What grain is the base of this spirit?

What are the aging requirements?

A

Generally a lighter style.

Barley is the base, parts of it are unmalted.

Min. 3 years in barrel.

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Country of origin / flavors?

What Mezcal style incorporates raw chicken into the distillation process?

A

Pechuga

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Country of origin / flavors?

3 examples of Irish whiskey:

A

Jameson

Tullamore DEW

Redbreast

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Country of origin / flavors?

What are the 4 aging designations of Tequila, and what are the requirements applied?

A

Blanco / Silver: Bottled immediately after distillation.

Reposado: Aged 60 days - 1 year in cask.

Añejo: 1 - 3 years in cask.

Extra Añejo: 6+ years in cask.

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Country of origin / flavors?

Tsipouro

Country

Type

2 producers

A

Greece (Thessalonia)
Pomace base Spirit

Un-aged (grappa like)

Skinos / Tsilili

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Country of origin / flavors?

Identify the soil types that are found in the following sub-regions of Cognac:

A. Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne

B. Bois Ordinaires

C. Borderies

D. Fins Bois

A

A. Chalk

B. Sand

C. Clay and Flint

D. Limestone and some clay

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Country of origin / flavors?

Southern Confort

Country / State

Type

3 Styles:

A

USA - New Orleans (Louisiana)
Whisky-flavored liqueur (spice macerated)

Styles:

  • 100 proof
  • Original
  • Black (more whiskey flavoring)
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Country of origin / flavors?

Chartreuse

Country / Made by who?

3 types:

A

France - Voiron, first made by Carthusian Monks
Herbal liquor

Green: Classic, herbal/anise.

Yellow: Less alcohol, milder, sweeter

VEP: Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé, exceptionally long aging, aged in oak casks, can be green or yellow.

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Country of origin / flavors?

Islay Scotch:

Quick description and 3 producers:

A

Most peaty and smoky style.

Laphroaig / Ardberg / Lagavulin

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Country of origin / flavors?

If a spirit is immediately bottled:

What is the color of the spirit?

What are 3 examples?

A

Spirit is clear (can be colored manually).

Vodka, unaged Tequila, white Rum.

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Country of origin / flavors?

Lillet

Country / Region

Base + what flavors?

4 types

A

France - Podensac
White and red Vermouth

Produced from classic Bordeaux grapes:​

  • 85% Semillon White:
  • Red: 85% Merlot
  • Dry
  • Rosé
  • + macerated liquor of citrus, orange peels…
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Country of origin / flavors?

Hpnotiq

Original country + current production area

Type

A

France (Originally NY)

Vodka base + Cognac and tropical fruit juice

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Country of origin / flavors?

Match the correct name for a spirit distilled from sugar cane to the country/island it is produced in:

Ron

Rhum

Rum

A

Ron = Nicaragua

Rhum = Martinique

Rum = Jamaica

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Country of origin / flavors?

Argalá

Country / Region

Different types

A

Italy - Maritime Alps
Pastis / Alpine amaro

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Country of origin / flavors?

What are the 2 main types of still?

How do their processes differ and how is the flavor of the spirit affected?

A

Pot Still: Gentler, slower distillation.

Flavor from base ingredient is retained in final spirit.

Generally used for richer, wood-aged spirits like cognac and single malt scotch.

Column / Continuous Still: Faster / Continuously running.

Creates a more neutral spirit by removing flavors/impurities.

Used for vodka/most bourbon.

Used for large-scale distillation.

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Country of origin / flavors?

Kümmel

Country

Type

A

Netherlands
Colorless Caraway, fennel, cumin base liquor

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Country of origin / flavors?

Heering

Country

Type

A

Denmark - Copenhagen

Cherry liquor

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Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What is the minimum ABV of Scotch Whisky?

A

40%

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Country of origin / flavors?

Drambuie

Country

Type

Owned by:

A

Scotland

Whisky liquor, macerated with honey and herbs

*Williams Grant and Sons brand own the brand since 2014

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41
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

List 5 top shelf Tequilas:

A
  • Don Julio 1942
  • Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Famillia
  • Casa Dragones
  • Grand Mayan
  • Herradura Seleccion Suprema
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Country of origin / flavors?

Armagnac XO and _____ have the same minimum aging requirements after 2013.

They require a minimum of ___ years in barrel before release.

A

Hors d’Age

10 years

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Country of origin / flavors?

Lowland Scotch:

Quick description and 2 producers:

A

Lightest, least smoky, ideal aperitif.

Glenkinchie, Bladnoch

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Country of origin / flavors?

DOM Benedictine
How many herbs / Spices are selected for its recipe

What does D.O.M stand for?

A

France - Normandie

27 herbs and spices

DOM: Deo Optimo Maximo (To God, Most Good, Most Great)

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45
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

3 brands of Pisco:

A

Pisco Portón

Macchu Pisco

Barsol Pisco

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Country of origin / flavors?

Raki

Country

Type

2 Producers

A 
**Turkey**
Anise liquor (sweeted)

Yeni Raiki / Terkidag

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Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Sambuca

Country / Region

Type(s)

2 producers

A

Italy
Anised flavored liquor

Can be white/black

Molinara / Romana

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48
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What is required to label a bourbon as “Straight”?

A

Aged for at least two years and made without any added coloring or flavoring,

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49
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What are the (3) differences between Demerara Rum and Rhum Agricole?

A

Demerara Rum:

  • Light style that comes from Guyana.
  • Made from molasses.
  • Sometimes aged over a decade before release.

Rhum Agricole:

  • French style produced mainly on Martinique.
  • Made from sugarcane juice
  • Must be column distilled.
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50
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Shōchū

Country:

Type / Ingredients

A

Japan
white spirit

  • Made mainly from rice, can use sweet potatoes, grains…
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51
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Goldwasser

Country / region (now + original)

Type

A

Germany - Berlin - Since 2009

Originally Polish (Danziger)
Root and herbs liquor fisish with 23 carat gold flakes inside the bottle
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52
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

List 4 varieties of Agave besides Espadín that are used for Mezcal:

A

Arroqueño

Tobalá

Tepeztate,

Agave Karwinskii

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53
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Mozart

Country

Type

A

Austria
Colored chocolate liquor

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Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Cognac produced from a blend of wines sourced Grande and Petite Champagne is known as _____ Champagne.

A

Fine Champagne

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55
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Nocino
Country / Region

Type

2 Producers

A

Italy (Emilia - Romagna)
Green walnut liquor

Aggazzotti / Rapa Giovanni

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56
Q

Name the liquor of:

Lahara citrus
Where is it from?

What is it used in?

A

Curacao

Caribean island of Curacao

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Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Frangelico

Country / region

Type

A

Italy - Piemonte - Canale town
Hazelnut Liquor

58
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Where is Calvados AOP located?

What are the base ingredients for Calvados?

A

Normandy, northern France on the Atlantic Coast.

Apples and Pears.

59
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Cognac is distilled ____ in ___ ____ stills.

Required to age how long in what?

A

Twice in Copper Pot Stills.

min. 2 years in French Oak casks.

60
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Cynar

Country

Owned by:

Created in:

A

Italy (Venezia)
Bitter aperitivo, flavored with artichokes

  • *Now own by Campari Group*
  • **Created in 1952*
61
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

5 examples of Kentucky Bourbon:

A

Woodford Reserve

Elijah Craig

Bulleit

Maker’s Mark

Pappy Van Winkle

62
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Rompope

Country / Region of origin

Type / Ingredients

Similar to:

2 Producers

A

Mexico - Santa Clara Covent, San Pueblo
Egg yolk, milk, vanilia liquor, rum

Similar to eggnog

Santa Clara / Coronado

63
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Where is Cognac AOC located?

What is the main grape used?

What are 3 peripheral grapes used?

A
  • Atlantic Coast of France, north of Bordeaux, south of Loire Valley.
  • Ugni Blanc
  • Semillon, Folle Blanche, Colombard.
64
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What is the minimum aging requirement of American Straight Whiskey?

65
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

St Germain

Country

Type

When was it first released?

A

France - Paris
Elderflower liquor

2007

66
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Who are the 4 major Cognac houses?

A

Hennessy

Martell

Remy Martin

Courvoisier

67
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What style of whiskey is Seagram’s VO?

68
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What is Pommeau de Normandie?

What is the correct ratio of ingredients?

A
  • An alcoholic drink made from unfermented apple must that has been fortified with Calvados.
  • 1/3 Calvados, 2/3 must.
69
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What are the 3 delimited areas of Calvados AOP?

A

Calvados (Normandie)

Calvados Pays d’Auge (premier region)

Calvados Domfrontais

70
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Henri Bardouin

Country / Region

Type

First Produced in___

A

France - Provence
Pastis like liquor: Anis and warmwood

  • First produced in 1990
71
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What is the minimum aging requirement for Irish Whiskey?

72
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Curacao

Region of origin?

Type

2 Producers

A 
**Island of Curacao** - Caraibean 
Bitter orange (Laraha citrus)

DeKuyper / Giffard

73
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Armagnac can be distilled in either:

Required to be aged for how long and in what?

A

Either continuous still or double-distilled in copper pot stills.

2 years in French Oak casks.

74
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Match the style of Scotch to its permitted grain components.

A. Blended Grain

B. Single Malt

C. Blended

D. Single Grain

E. Blended Malt

A

A. Blend of two or more grain whiskys

B. Only malted barley

C. Malt & grain from multiple distilleries

D. Malted barley, wheat, or corn- but only one

E. Blend of two or more malt whiskys

75
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

The Islands Scotch:

What are the 5 major islands?

Quick description and 2 producers:

A

Skye, Jura, Mull, Arran, and Orkney

Pronounced peatiness / toasted seaweed character.

Talisker / Highland Park

76
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

3 producers of Pastis:

A

Henri Bardouin

André Micollier

Anilou

77
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Tia Maria

Country

Type

A

Jamaica
Coffee liqueur, rum-based

base in Jamaican rum and flavoured with Madacascar vanilia

78
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Advocaat

Country

Type

German name?

2 producers

A

Holland
Brandy base liquor, yolk egg, vanilia

German name: Eierlikör

Dwersteg / Bols

79
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

“Maraschino”?

Country

Type

2 producers

A

Italy - istrian border

Maraschino Cherry liquor

Luxardo / Maraska

80
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Baijiu

Country

Also known as:

Type

Claim to fame:

A

China

Shaojiu

Rice liquor

Most drunk liquor in the world

81
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What is the first distillation of Cognac called?

The second?

The second is divided in 4 parts. What are they?

A

First: Brouillis

Second: Bonne Chauffe

Tete (Head)

Coeur (Heart)

Secondes (Second cuts)

Queue (Tails)

82
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

List 3 London Dry Gins and 3 Gins made outside of London:

A

London Dry Gins:

  • Beefeater
  • Bombay Sapphire
  • Gordon’s

Non-London Dry Gin:

  • Letherbee (Chicago)
  • Suntory Roku Gin (Japan)
  • Monkey 47 (Germany)
83
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

List 5 different Mezcal producers:

A

Montelobos

Clase Azúl

Ilegal

Del Maguey

El Silencio

84
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Soju

Country

Type:

A

South Korea
Rice / Wheat / Barley based spirit

White spirit

85
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

How is Calvados traditionally distilled?

How do some areas distill?

What is the required aging for Calvados?

A

Traditionally distilled twice in a copper pot still.

Some use a continuous still.

min. 2 years in French oak casks.

86
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Galiano

Country / Region / Town

Type

A

Italy - Tuscany - Livorno town
Vanilia/ Herbal liquor w/ star anise

87
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Batavia Arrak

Which 2 regions / countries

Type

Can be blended with:

2 Producers:

A

Indian Subcontinent

S.E. Asia / Indonesia - Island of Java

Cane sugar base spirit
can be blended with red rice throught the fermentation.

Van Oosten / By the Dutch

88
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

An intense aroma of smoke, iodine, and salt is most likely encountered in Scotch from which region?

89
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Absinthe:

Country

Type

2 producers

A

France

Herbal spirit (Wormwood / Anise / Fennel)

Pernod / St. George

90
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Highland Scotch:

Quick description and 2 producers:

A

Largest region, Full-bodied, deep and smoky.

Oban / Dalmore.

91
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What drink is link with the term “DOM”

A

Benedictine - Normandie / France

Deo Optimo Maximo

Hyssop, Angelica, Lemon Balm Liquor

92
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Benedictine

Country

Type

A

France - Fecamp (Normandie)
Angelica, Hyssop, Lemon Balm Liquor

On of the oldest liquor of France - 1863

93
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Punt e Mes

Country / Region

Type + literal meaning

A

Italy - Piemonte
Red Vermouth, 1 point sweetness, 1/2 point of bitterness

“To the point and a half”

94
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Aurum

Country / Region

Type

A

Italy - Abruzzo
Orange liquor

Brandy base, macerated with citrus

95
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Pimm’s No. 1

Country?

Base

Flavors

A

England

Gin-based liqueur flavored with spices and citrus.

96
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What is Sotol?

A

A Mexican spirit, similar to Tequila, made from a succulent called Desert Spoon.

97
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

4 examples of bourbon made outside Kentucky / Tennessee:

A

Hudson Baby Bourbon (NY)

Roughstock Montana Bourbon

FEW (Illinois)

Stranahan’s (Colorado)

98
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What are the 4 major styles of rum, and give an example of each:

A

Light Rum: Bacardi

Dark Rum: Meyer’s

Demerara Rum: El Dorado

Rhum Agricole: Clément

99
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Kahlua

Country

Type / Ingredients

A

Mexico
Coffee liqueur

*Rum base + vanilia, sugar, arabica coffee beans

100
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What are the different classifications and requirements of Tequila?

A

Blanco/Silver Tequila - unaged

Oro/Gold Tequila: Spirit enhanced by “mellowing” with caramel coloring or oak extracts.

Reposado (Aged) Tequila: Aged for a minimum of 2 months in oak or encino oak containers.

Añejo (Extra-aged) Tequila: Aged for a minimum of 1 year in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters.

Extra Añejo (Ultra-aged) Tequila: Aged for a minimum of 3 years in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters.

101
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

3 examples of Canadian whiskey:

A

Crown Royal

J.P. Wiser

Canadian Club

102
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Order the following gin styles from driest to sweetest (1 = driest, 4 = sweetest).

A. Old Tom

B. Genever

C. Sloe

D. London Dry

A
  1. London Dry
  2. Old Tom
  3. Genever
  4. Sloe
103
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Licor 43

Country / Region

Flavors

A

Spain - cartagena
Fruit, spices, herbs and vanilia liquor

104
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Parfait Amour

Originally from:

Type

3 Producers

A

Neederlands - Amsterdam
Sweet Orange, Vanilla, Rose

*Producer: Bols / Marie Brizzard / DeKuyper

105
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Besides Meyer’s, list 3 dark rums:

A

Zacapa

Diplomatico

Gosling’s

106
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Match the vodka to its base ingredient.

A. Glen’s

B. Tito’s

C. Ciroc

D. Chopin

E. Ocean

A

A. Beets

B. Corn

C. Grapes

D. Potatos

E. Sugar Cane

107
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Match the Gin producer to its country of origin:

A. Ungava

B. Bluecoat

C. Nordés

D. Citadelle

E. Sipsmith

A

A. Canada

B. USA

C. Spain

D. France

E. UK

108
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

5 examples of American Rye Whiskey:

A

Rittenhouse Rye

Bulleit Rye

Old Overholt

Templeton Rye

Sazerac Rye

109
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

If a spirit is aged in oak:

What aspects of the spirit are changed?

Depending on?

2 examples:

A

Oak changes the color/flavor/texture of the spirit.

Depends on the length of time and char of the barrel used.

Most whiskies and brandies.

110
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Tequila is mainly produced in the western state of ____.

111
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Poteen

Country

Base ingredients

A

Ireland

Either grain or potatoes spirit

  • Banned between 1661 and 1991
  • Poteen from the small size still pot used for distillation
  • Originally brewed illegally
112
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Strega

Country / Region

Type / prominent ingredient

A 
**Italy** - Campania 
Herb liqueur (amaro), significantly flavored/colored with saffron, *(but up to 70 different herbs used)*
113
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Which type of plant must be used as a sugar source in the production of eau-de-vie?

114
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Raicilla

Country

Base ingredient?

A

Mexico - Jalisco
Agave base spirit

Does not receive any DO classifications

115
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

3 examples of Japanese Whisky:

A

Suntory

Hibiki

Nikka

116
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Sabra

Country

Type / Ingredients

A

Israel
Chocolate, Jaffa Orange liquor

117
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Fernet

Country

Type / Flavors

4 Producers

A

Italy - Milan

Actually a genre of amari, not the brand.

Flavored with rhubarb, chamomile, saffron, menthol.
Fernet Branca / Luxardo / Jelinek / Letherbee

118
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What are 4 other examples of Eau de Vie, where they’re from and what are they made with?

A 
Kirschwasser (Cherry) - Germany
Poire William (Pear) - France (also Oregon)

Boukha (Fig) - Tunisia

Barack Palinka (Apricot) - Hungary

119
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What are the 6 regions of Scotch production?

A

Highland

Lowland

Speyside

Islay

Campbeltown

The Islands.

120
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Cocalero

Region / Country its made in?

Type

A

South America (Made in Ireland
Herbal spirt using cola leaf and Juniper berry

121
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Where is Genever made, and how is it different from Gin?

What are the 2 types of Genever?

Name 2 producers:

A
  • Made in the Netherlands
  • Base spirit is malt wine, can contain sugar, but is also infused with juniper and botanicals.
  • Oude (Old) and Jonge (Young)

Bols / Bokma

122
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What grape(s) are used to make Cognac and Armagnac?

A
  • Cognac is almost 100% Ugni Blanc
  • Armagnac uses Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
123
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

List the 6 defined regions of Cognac, in descending order of quality:

A

Grande Champagne

Petite Champagne

Borderies

Fins Bois

Bons Bois

Bois Ordinaires (Bois à Terroirs).

124
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Ouzo

Country

Type

2 Producers

A
  • *Greece​**
  • Anise liquor*

Barbayanni / Plomari

125
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Put the following Cognac designations in the correct order from shortest to longest, and explain what they mean:

VSOP

VS

XO

A
  1. VS (Very Special): min. 2 years in cask.
  2. VSOP (Very Special, or Superior, Old Pale): min. 4 years in cask.
  3. XO (Extra Old): min. 10 year in cask (increased from 6 in 2018.)
126
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Nunquam liquirizia

Country / Region

Type

A

Italia - Calabria
Liquorice liquor

127
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What are the 7 basic steps of distillation?

A
  1. Raw Materials that have been converted to alcoholic liquid.
  2. Heated to boiling temp. (alc. boils at 173oF, water at 212oF)
  3. Liquid boils, alcohol evaporates.
  4. Alcoholic vapor travels up the still to a condenser.
  5. Liquid cools.
  6. Vapor condenses.
  7. New Spirit.
128
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What does “Champagne” refer to in relation to Cognac?

A

It is a reflection of the word’s etymological origin—a derivation of the Latin word for “plain”—and a similarity in soil.

129
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Vielle Cure

Country / Region

Specific producer

Type

A

France - Bordeaux
Abbaye of Cenon
Herb liquor

130
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What is the difference between a rickhouse and a Dunnage house, and what are they used for?

A

Rickhouse: Can be made from a variety of different materials, used to store/age Bourbon and other non-Scotch whiskies.

Dunnage House: Must have an earthen floor and stone walls, used for storing/aging Scotch.

131
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Zwak Uniculum

Country / City

Type

Bottle:

A

Hungary - Budapest
Herbal Liquor
(up to 40 plants into the secret recipe)

132
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Where is Armagnac AOC located?

Identify 3 grapes that are used:

What is the main difference in terms of grapes used between Cognac and Armagnac?

A
  • Southwest France, in Gascony.
  • Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche.
  • Cognac traditionally uses 100% Ugni Blanc, while Armagnac tends to use a blend of grapes.
133
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Who was the first producer of commercial Vermouth in 1785?

Where are they located?

A

Carpano / Italy

134
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Campbelltown Scotch:

Quick description and 3 producers:

A

Peaty, salty, briny.

Only 3 producers: Springbank / Glen Scotia / Glengyle.

135
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Buton Coca

Country / Region

Type / main ingredient

A

Italy - Bologna
herb liquor, base in coca leaf

136
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Match the grape pomace based liquor to its country of origin.

A. Marc

B. Grappa

C. Orujo

D. Bagaceira

137
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Which part of the bonne chauffe is used for Cognac?

A

Couer (Heart)

138
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Compared to Cognac, what is the flavor profile of Armagnac?

Name 2 top producers:

A

Armagnac is more rustic, fiery and flavorful

Larressingle / Chateau Laubaude

139
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Match the distilleries to their location in Scotland:

A. Highland Park

B. Talisker

C. Oban

D. Springbank

E. Glenkinchie

A

A. Isle of Orkney

B. Isle of Skye

C. Highlands

D. Campbelltown

E. Lowlands

140
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

Mezcal is mainly produced in the state of _____.

While Tequila is primarily made with Blue Agave, Mezcal is primarily made with _____.

A

Oaxaca.

Agave Espadín

141
Q

Country of origin / flavors?

What is Genepy?

A

A species of plant related to wormwood

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