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1
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In which regions of France are the ageing of grape based brandies defined?

A

Cognac and Armagnac

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2
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A Manhattan is an example of which of these styles of cocktail?

A

Spirit forward

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3
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What does the term ‘Angel’s Share’ describe?

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Natural evaporation that occurs during maturation in barrel

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4
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Which of these grape varieties is commonly used to make the ‘Blanche’ style of Armagnac?

A

Folle Blanche

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5
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What is the carbohydrate store found in Agave?

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Inulin

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6
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How many times must a fermented alcoholic liquid be distilled to produce a spirit?

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At least twice

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7
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Which brand was the first to use cream in its liqueur?

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Baileys

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8
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What are the characteristics of all newly made spirits?

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All newly made spirits are colourless, dry and water-white.

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9
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What is the name of an Armagnac brandy that has not been aged?

A

Blanche

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10
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Which still can achieve high levels of abv?

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High levels of abv can only be reached by using a column still.

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11
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What is the spirit used in Sidecar?

A

Cognac.

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12
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What process does a raw material containing starch need to undergo first?

A

Conversion

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13
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How are classic sours made?

A

Using a spirit ,citrus juice and unflavored sweetener such as simple syrup. Some of the recipes call for an egg white, which gives the drinks a foam head and a silky texture.

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14
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Please name some classic sours.

A
  1. Pisco Sour
  2. Whiskey Sour
  3. Daiquiri (Rum)
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15
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Can any raw materials be used to make Vodka?

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Yes, anything of agricultural origin can, for example, grains, potatoes, and grapes.

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16
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What do yeast produce in the greatest volume?

A

Ethanol

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17
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The aroma intensity of a spirit made with a column still can be

A

Low, medium and high

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18
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What is charcoal filtration in Vodka production used to remove?

A

Congeners

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18
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What is charcoal filtration in Vodka production used to remove?

A

Congeners

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19
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What botanical contains anethole?

A

Aniseed

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20
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Grappa is made in?

A

Italy

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21
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A boiling mixture of ethanol and water releases vapours. How does the concentration of both water and ethanol in the vapour compared to their concentration in the liquid?

A

Ethanol-higher
Water-lower

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22
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Pronounced aromas of sweetcorns, vanilla and coconut are a combination typically found in

A

Straight Bourbon

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23
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How is an agave pina processed?

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Cooked, crushed, mixed with water

24
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What must be the predominant flavor of gin?

A

Juniper

25
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Are all cream liquers opaque?

A

Yes, all are opaque

26
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Which technique is specifically used to make a lighter style of gin?

A

Use a botanical basket located on the lyne arm. Because the botanicals are not in contact with a boiling alcoholic liquid that is able to extract more flavors from them.

27
Q

What describes Blended Scotch Whisky?

A

A blend of grain and malt whiskies

28
Q

Tennessee Whiskey must be made using

A

51% corn

29
Q

Which grain is most commonly malted?

A

Barley

30
Q

Vegetal and smoke are signature aromas of

A

Joven Mezcal

31
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What is Vermouth?

A
  1. Most widely available and used “aromatized wine”

2.Must be flavored with wormwood

  1. Most red Vermouth are not made with red wines, and get their color from the addition of caramel.
32
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What is a variation of Manhattan?

A

Rob Boy

33
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The color of the majority of red Vermouth comes from the use of

A

Caramel

34
Q

In the USA, a neutral spirits must be distilled to

A

95%abv (190 proof)

35
Q

What are the noted bitter botanicals?

A

Quinine, gentian, bitter orange and artichoke

36
Q

What is put in the speedrail?

A

House spirits

37
Q

What characteristics of a spirit can be adjusted after distillation

A

Color, flavor, sweetness, alcoholic strength

38
Q

What is the key carbohydrate in potatoes?

A

Starch

39
Q

Where is cachaca made?

A

Brazil

40
Q

What is the main aim of the distiller when processing a raw material?

A

To create a sugary liquid

41
Q

“A dry spirit that is green in color turning opaque when water is added “ best described

A

Absinthe

42
Q

“Aged for a minimum of two years in charred new oak barrel“ is the definition of

A

Straight (Rye Whisky & Bourbon)

43
Q

The production of the first distillation in a pot still is typically

A

25-30%abv

44
Q

“Colorless with pronounced floral and grape aromas” best describes

A

Pisco

45
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Is it possible to have three simultaneous collection points from a column still?

A

Yes

46
Q

How can a London Dry Gin be flavoured?

A

Re-distillation

47
Q

Pronounced smokiness is a flavor that you might find in

A

Scottish Malted Whisky

48
Q

A drink made using rum, lime juice, and simple syrup that is shaken and served short belongs to which family of drinks?

A

Sour

49
Q

What must be used in the Cognac production?

A

A direct heat source

50
Q

What can be removed using an oak barrel?

A

Congeners

51
Q

What is the minimum amount of time a Cognac must be aged for?

A

2 years

52
Q

What can happen to a spirit that is stored in glass demijohns for several years?

A

The spirits develop a richer texture

53
Q

What can happen to a spirit that is stored in glass demijohns for several years?

A

The spirits develop a richer texture

54
Q

Can Armagnac be sweetened?

A

Armagnac might not be sweetened

55
Q

What is commonly used to adjust the color of oak-aged spirits?

A

Caramel

56
Q

A Tequila labelled Extra Anejo will have been stored in

A

Oak barrels

57
Q

What should we do to Molasses before fermentation?

A

The molasses must be diluted with water

58
Q

Where can a rum labelled Rhum Agricole be made?

A

Martinique & Guadeloupe

WSET Spirits Level 2 (4 decks)

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