Lz. Test Questions, Spirits Flashcards
At what temperature does ethanol vaporise?
a) 55.6 °C
b) 78.3 °C
c) 94.8 °C
b) 78.3 °C
What is the term used to describe a fermented liquid?
a) wort
b) wash
c) mash
b) wash
Which portion has the highest concentration of ethanol?
a) heads
b) heart
c) tails
b) heart
What is a congener?
a) aroma and flavour compounds found in spirits
b) process at which alcohol condenses and drops back into the wash
c) the arm of the still that runs to the condenser
a) aroma and flavour compounds found in spirits
What is Cognac’s most important grape variety?
a) Colombard
b) Ugni Blanc
c) Folle Blanche
b) Ugni Blanc
What is the name of the pot still used in Cognac?
a) Charentais
b) Brouillis
c) Fin Bois
a) Charentais
Which grape is second in importance for Armagnac production?
a) Folle Blanche
b) Baco 22A
c) Ugni Blanc
b) Baco 22A
Which barrel is most commonly used for ageing Scotch?
a) ex-Rum
b) ex- Bourbon
c) ex- Sherry
b) ex- Bourbon
What is the minimum ageing time for a Scotch Whisky?
a) one year
b) two years
c) three years
c) three years
How many times is an Irish Whiskey traditionally distilled?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
c) Three
What is backset?
a) what the spirit is called after the first distillation in producing Bourbon
b) acidic residue left at the base of the Beer still
c) process of adding in caramel colouring agent before bottling
b) acidic residue left at the base of the Beer still
Which grain must be a minimum 51% of the mash bill in Bourbon?
a) corn
b) rye
c) wheat
a) corn
What is the base material used in the production of Rhum Agricole?
a) sugar cane juice
b) sugar beet juice
c) molasses
a) sugar cane juice
How long is Reposado Tequila aged for?
a) rested for 2 months with the addition of caramel
b) aged in wood for a minimum of 2 months and maximum of one year
c) aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years
b) aged in wood for a minimum of 2 months and maximum of one year
How long does it take the blue agave plant to mature?
a) 3 years
b) 8 years
c) 14 years
b) 8 years
What is cold-compounded Gin?
a) a London Dry Gin that uses a Carterhead still
b) when flavours are simply added to the base spirit
c) a distilled Gin that adds rose petals and cucumber before bottling
b) when flavours are simply added to the base spirit
What botanical must de dominant in Gin?
a) orris root
b) juniper
c) citrus peel
b) juniper
Which of the following best describes a wheat Vodka?
a) light, crisp and dry style
b) unique creamy texture
c) richly textured with a hint of anise
c) richly textured with a hint of anise
Which of the following anise based spirits must contain liquorice root?
a) Ouzo
b) Raki
c) Pastis
c) Pastis
Which liqueur category does Kahlua belong in?
a) nuts
b) coffee
c) chocolate
b) coffee
Which liqueur category does Advocaat belong in?
a) fruit
b) cream
c) egg
c) egg
Another name for Wort?
Distillers Beer
Bourbon.
Initial distillation takes place in what kind of Still?
Beer Still
What type of barrels is Bourbon matured in?
New charred American Oak
Where does the colour of Bourbon have to come from?
Barrels
What type of flavour does a New charred American Oak impart?
Sweet Flavours.
Coconut
Vanilla.
The term “Straight” in Bourbon production means?
51% Corn.
80% Distilled max abv.
New Oak Barrels
Whisky distilled in a Pot Still only is what?
Malt Whisky
Whisky distilled in a Column Still is?
Grain Whisky
Malt Whisky can be a combination of Malted Barley and Other Grains.
True / False?
False.
Barley only
Dissolving the Soluble Starches in water, making it possible for the enzymes to convert the starch into sugar is called?
Mashing
What is the unfermented Sugary Mashed Solution called?
Wort
What is the “Fermented liquid” to be distilled called?
Wash
Scotish Whisky has to be matured to a minimum of?
3 Years
Does Scotish Whisky have to be matured in the distillery it was produced in?
No
Is Grain Whisky Peated?
No
Blending Whisky of differant ages but all from the same distillery is?
Single Malt
What is a Blended Whiskey?
Whiskey made blends of Whisky’s from different distillers.
What sets an Irish Whiskey apart?
Unmalted Barley.
No Peat.
Triple Distillation
Scottish Whisky is distilled to?
94.8%
A spirit which has a high concentration of Ethanol is said to be?
Highly Rectified
The greater degree of Rectification the lower number of?
Congeners
What effects the flavour profile of Rum the most?
Length of ferment.
What kind of Still is Rum Agricole distilled in?
Single Column
Nearly all Rums are Blends?
True / False
True
Rum distillation is typically in a Column or Pot Still?
Both
What type of Still is used for Dark Rum?
Pot
Where is Cachaca made?
Brazil
What is the first distillation batch in Cognac called?
Brouillis
What is a Wine Heater called?
Chauffe Vin
What is a clear unaged Armagnac called?
Blanche
What is the minimum strength for a Gin spirit?
96%
London Gin is produced in what kind of still?
Pot
Where is a “Carterhead” still used?
Gin Production.
What is the unique feature about a “Carterhead” still?
A Basket.
Where is the unique feature of the “Carterhead” still located?
At the head of a Pot Still
What is the preferred product used to produce the spirit for Gin?
Grain
What are the typical supporting Botanicals in Gin?
Angelica.
Citrus Peel.
Coriander.
Orris Root (Iris Root)
London Gin.
Can flavours be added after being distilled?
No
What does “Louche” mean when water is added?
Cloudy
What is the popular French Anise flavoured spirit called?
Pastis
The preferred alcoholic wash for Vodka would be made from?
Grains
Molasses
Which Spirit is produced as close to pure Ethanol as possible?
Vodka
Potatoes produces Vodka with a “What” texture?
Creamy
Barley produces Vodka with a “What” texture?
Lighter.
Crisper.
Dryer
Rye produces Vodka with a “What” texture?
Sweeter
What is the base for Creme de Cassis Liquor?
Blackcurrent
What is the base for Archer Liquor?
Apricot
What is the base for Kimmel Liquor?
Seed
