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Lz. Test Questions, Spirits Flashcards

1
Q

At what temperature does ethanol vaporise?

a) 55.6 °C
b) 78.3 °C
c) 94.8 °C

A

b) 78.3 °C

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2
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What is the term used to describe a fermented liquid?

a) wort
b) wash
c) mash

A

b) wash

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3
Q

Which portion has the highest concentration of ethanol?

a) heads
b) heart
c) tails

A

b) heart

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4
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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

a) aroma and flavour compounds found in spirits

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5
Q

What is Cognac’s most important grape variety?

a) Colombard
b) Ugni Blanc
c) Folle Blanche

A

b) Ugni Blanc

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6
Q

What is the name of the pot still used in Cognac?

a) Charentais
b) Brouillis
c) Fin Bois

A

a) Charentais

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7
Q

Which grape is second in importance for Armagnac production?

a) Folle Blanche
b) Baco 22A
c) Ugni Blanc

A

b) Baco 22A

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8
Q

Which barrel is most commonly used for ageing Scotch?

a) ex-Rum
b) ex- Bourbon
c) ex- Sherry

A

b) ex- Bourbon

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9
Q

What is the minimum ageing time for a Scotch Whisky?

a) one year
b) two years
c) three years

A

c) three years

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10
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How many times is an Irish Whiskey traditionally distilled?

a) One
b) Two
c) Three

A

c) Three

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11
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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

A

b) acidic residue left at the base of the Beer still

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12
Q

Which grain must be a minimum 51% of the mash bill in Bourbon?

a) corn
b) rye
c) wheat

A

a) corn

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13
Q

What is the base material used in the production of Rhum Agricole?

a) sugar cane juice
b) sugar beet juice
c) molasses

A

a) sugar cane juice

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14
Q

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

A

b) aged in wood for a minimum of 2 months and maximum of one year

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15
Q

How long does it take the blue agave plant to mature?

a) 3 years
b) 8 years
c) 14 years

A

b) 8 years

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16
Q

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

A

b) when flavours are simply added to the base spirit

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17
Q

What botanical must de dominant in Gin?

a) orris root
b) juniper
c) citrus peel

A

b) juniper

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18
Q

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

A

c) richly textured with a hint of anise

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19
Q

Which of the following anise based spirits must contain liquorice root?

a) Ouzo
b) Raki
c) Pastis

A

c) Pastis

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20
Q

Which liqueur category does Kahlua belong in?

a) nuts
b) coffee
c) chocolate

A

b) coffee

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21
Q

Which liqueur category does Advocaat belong in?

a) fruit
b) cream
c) egg

A

c) egg

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22
Q

Another name for Wort?

A

Distillers Beer

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23
Q

Bourbon.

Initial distillation takes place in what kind of Still?

A

Beer Still

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24
Q

What type of barrels is Bourbon matured in?

A

New charred American Oak

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25
Q

Where does the colour of Bourbon have to come from?

A

Barrels

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26
Q

What type of flavour does a New charred American Oak impart?

A

Sweet Flavours.
Coconut
Vanilla.

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27
Q

The term “Straight” in Bourbon production means?

A

51% Corn.
80% Distilled max abv.
New Oak Barrels

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28
Q

Whisky distilled in a Pot Still only is what?

A

Malt Whisky

29
Q

Whisky distilled in a Column Still is?

A

Grain Whisky

30
Q

Malt Whisky can be a combination of Malted Barley and Other Grains.
True / False?

A

False.

Barley only

31
Q

Dissolving the Soluble Starches in water, making it possible for the enzymes to convert the starch into sugar is called?

A

Mashing

32
Q

What is the unfermented Sugary Mashed Solution called?

A

Wort

33
Q

What is the “Fermented liquid” to be distilled called?

A

Wash

34
Q

Scotish Whisky has to be matured to a minimum of?

A

3 Years

35
Q

Does Scotish Whisky have to be matured in the distillery it was produced in?

A

No

36
Q

Is Grain Whisky Peated?

A

No

37
Q

Blending Whisky of differant ages but all from the same distillery is?

A

Single Malt

38
Q

What is a Blended Whiskey?

A

Whiskey made blends of Whisky’s from different distillers.

39
Q

What sets an Irish Whiskey apart?

A

Unmalted Barley.
No Peat.
Triple Distillation

40
Q

Scottish Whisky is distilled to?

A

94.8%

41
Q

A spirit which has a high concentration of Ethanol is said to be?

A

Highly Rectified

42
Q

The greater degree of Rectification the lower number of?

A

Congeners

43
Q

What effects the flavour profile of Rum the most?

A

Length of ferment.

44
Q

What kind of Still is Rum Agricole distilled in?

A

Single Column

45
Q

Nearly all Rums are Blends?

True / False

A

True

46
Q

Rum distillation is typically in a Column or Pot Still?

A

Both

47
Q

What type of Still is used for Dark Rum?

A

Pot

48
Q

Where is Cachaca made?

A

Brazil

49
Q

What is the first distillation batch in Cognac called?

A

Brouillis

50
Q

What is a Wine Heater called?

A

Chauffe Vin

51
Q

What is a clear unaged Armagnac called?

A

Blanche

52
Q

What is the minimum strength for a Gin spirit?

A

96%

53
Q

London Gin is produced in what kind of still?

A

Pot

54
Q

Where is a “Carterhead” still used?

A

Gin Production.

55
Q

What is the unique feature about a “Carterhead” still?

A

A Basket.

56
Q

Where is the unique feature of the “Carterhead” still located?

A

At the head of a Pot Still

57
Q

What is the preferred product used to produce the spirit for Gin?

A

Grain

58
Q

What are the typical supporting Botanicals in Gin?

A

Angelica.
Citrus Peel.
Coriander.
Orris Root (Iris Root)

59
Q

London Gin.

Can flavours be added after being distilled?

A

No

60
Q

What does “Louche” mean when water is added?

A

Cloudy

61
Q

What is the popular French Anise flavoured spirit called?

A

Pastis

62
Q

The preferred alcoholic wash for Vodka would be made from?

A

Grains

Molasses

63
Q

Which Spirit is produced as close to pure Ethanol as possible?

A

Vodka

64
Q

Potatoes produces Vodka with a “What” texture?

A

Creamy

65
Q

Barley produces Vodka with a “What” texture?

A

Lighter.
Crisper.
Dryer

66
Q

Rye produces Vodka with a “What” texture?

A

Sweeter

67
Q

What is the base for Creme de Cassis Liquor?

A

Blackcurrent

68
Q

What is the base for Archer Liquor?

A

Apricot

69
Q

What is the base for Kimmel Liquor?

A

Seed

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