Neutral Spirits

Question 1

US made vodka must be distilled at what minimum proof?

Answer 1

190

Question 2

What is the boiling point of ethyl alcohol?

Answer 2

173F (water is 212)

Question 3

What was the first brand of vodka produced in the US?

Answer 3

Smirnoff

Question 4

Where is Genever produced?

Answer 4

The Netherlands

Question 5

What kind of a still is used in vodka and gin production?

Answer 5

Continuous still

Question 6

Name three well-known vodka producers

Answer 6

Stolichnaya (Russia)
Chopin (Poland)
Grey Goose (France)
Tito's (U.S.)
Ketel One (Holland)

Question 7

What is acquavit?

Answer 7

Scandinavian origin; a potato/grain vodka that is flavored with caraway root and other aromatics

Question 8

Define the London dry style for gin, and name two quality producers

Answer 8

Juniper berries are the most important flavoring, but it also has noticeable citrus and spice notes

Tanqueray
Beefeater
Bombay Sapphire

Question 9

How does Plymouth gin differ from London dry? What specific cocktail uses this style of gin?

Answer 9

Plymouth gin is fuller in body then London dry, and very aromatic.

Pink Gin cocktail

Question 10

What is old Tom gin? Which classic cocktail uses the style?

Answer 10

A lightly sweetened gin; Tom Collins cocktail