Mock Exam Flashcards
In which regions of France are the ageing of grape based brandies defined?
Cognac and Armagnac
A Manhattan is an example of which of these styles of cocktail?
Spirit forward
What does the term ‘Angel’s Share’ describe?
Natural evaporation that occurs during maturation in barrel
Which of these grape varieties is commonly used to make the ‘Blanche’ style of Armagnac?
Folle Blanche
What is the carbohydrate store found in Agave?
Inulin
How many times must a fermented alcoholic liquid be distilled to produce a spirit?
At least twice
Which brand was the first to use cream in its liqueur?
Baileys
What are the characteristics of all newly made spirits?
All newly made spirits are colourless, dry and water-white.
What is the name of an Armagnac brandy that has not been aged?
Blanche
Which still can achieve high levels of abv?
High levels of abv can only be reached by using a column still.
What is the spirit used in Sidecar?
Cognac.
What process does a raw material containing starch need to undergo first?
Conversion
How are classic sours made?
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.
Please name some classic sours.
- Pisco Sour
- Whiskey Sour
- Daiquiri (Rum)
Can any raw materials be used to make Vodka?
Yes, anything of agricultural origin can, for example, grains, potatoes, and grapes.
What do yeast produce in the greatest volume?
Ethanol
The aroma intensity of a spirit made with a column still can be
Low, medium and high
What is charcoal filtration in Vodka production used to remove?
Congeners
What is charcoal filtration in Vodka production used to remove?
Congeners
What botanical contains anethole?
Aniseed
Grappa is made in?
Italy
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?
Ethanol-higher
Water-lower
Pronounced aromas of sweetcorns, vanilla and coconut are a combination typically found in
Straight Bourbon
How is an agave pina processed?
Cooked, crushed, mixed with water
What must be the predominant flavor of gin?
Juniper
Are all cream liquers opaque?
Yes, all are opaque
Which technique is specifically used to make a lighter style of gin?
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.
What describes Blended Scotch Whisky?
A blend of grain and malt whiskies
Tennessee Whiskey must be made using
51% corn
Which grain is most commonly malted?
Barley
Vegetal and smoke are signature aromas of
Joven Mezcal
What is Vermouth?
- Most widely available and used “aromatized wine”
2.Must be flavored with wormwood
- Most red Vermouth are not made with red wines, and get their color from the addition of caramel.
What is a variation of Manhattan?
Rob Boy
The color of the majority of red Vermouth comes from the use of
Caramel
In the USA, a neutral spirits must be distilled to
95%abv (190 proof)
What are the noted bitter botanicals?
Quinine, gentian, bitter orange and artichoke
What is put in the speedrail?
House spirits
What characteristics of a spirit can be adjusted after distillation
Color, flavor, sweetness, alcoholic strength
What is the key carbohydrate in potatoes?
Starch
Where is cachaca made?
Brazil
What is the main aim of the distiller when processing a raw material?
To create a sugary liquid
“A dry spirit that is green in color turning opaque when water is added “ best described
Absinthe
“Aged for a minimum of two years in charred new oak barrel“ is the definition of
Straight (Rye Whisky & Bourbon)
The production of the first distillation in a pot still is typically
25-30%abv
“Colorless with pronounced floral and grape aromas” best describes
Pisco
Is it possible to have three simultaneous collection points from a column still?
Yes
How can a London Dry Gin be flavoured?
Re-distillation
Pronounced smokiness is a flavor that you might find in
Scottish Malted Whisky
A drink made using rum, lime juice, and simple syrup that is shaken and served short belongs to which family of drinks?
Sour
What must be used in the Cognac production?
A direct heat source
What can be removed using an oak barrel?
Congeners
What is the minimum amount of time a Cognac must be aged for?
2 years
What can happen to a spirit that is stored in glass demijohns for several years?
The spirits develop a richer texture
What can happen to a spirit that is stored in glass demijohns for several years?
The spirits develop a richer texture
Can Armagnac be sweetened?
Armagnac might not be sweetened
What is commonly used to adjust the color of oak-aged spirits?
Caramel
A Tequila labelled Extra Anejo will have been stored in
Oak barrels
What should we do to Molasses before fermentation?
The molasses must be diluted with water
Where can a rum labelled Rhum Agricole be made?
Martinique & Guadeloupe
