Mn. Fine Vintage Written Practice Questions / Lesson 14 / Spirits

Question 1

1. What are 3 other names for a Column still?

Answer 1

Coffey, Continuous, Patent,

Question 2

What is meant by conversion?

Answer 2

Modifies Insoluble Starch into Soluble Starch. Malting

Question 3

How does a young Armagnac differ from a young Cognac in terms of aroma and flavour?

Answer 3

Cognac / more elegant 
Floral / Grape / Vanilla Aromas.
Armagnac more full bodied spirit.
Prune / Earthy aromas.
Higher in ABV
Lower in Acidity than Cognac

Question 4

What is the Lincoln County Process?

Answer 4

Production of Tennessee Whiskey. The spirit is dripped slowly through maple wood charcoal. This imparts a smoky sweetness to the flavour.

Question 5

List the 5 permitted regional indications used for a Single Malt Scotch.

Answer 5

Highlands.
Lowlands.
Islay.
Speyside.
Campeltown.