Neutral Spirits

Question 1

Describe: PERTSOVKA

Answer 1

Russian vodka flavored with red chili and (traditionally) honey

Question 2

Describe: ZUBROWKA

Answer 2

Polish vodka flavored with bison grass

Question 3

Describe: OKHOTNICHYA

Answer 3

Russian vodka flavored with spices; pre dominantly ginger, but also citrus, black pepper, clove, anise, tormentil

Question 4

Describe: KUBANSKAYA

Answer 4

Russian vodka flavored with dried citrus and sometimes honey

Question 5

Describe: KRUPNIK

Answer 5

Polish vodka flavored with clover honey and herbs

Question 6

Describe: STARKA

Answer 6

Poland and Lithuanian vodka flavored with herbs and spices and aged in oak

Question 7

Alternative terms used for neutral spirits

Answer 7

New-make spirit; eau-de-vie; grain neutral spirit; rectified spirit

Question 8

Typical abv of neutral spirits

Answer 8

95%

Question 9

American neutral spirit produced by Luxco

Answer 9

Everclear

Question 10

German brand of neutral grain spirit

Answer 10

Primaspirit

Question 11

Rectified spirit produced in Poland

Answer 11

Spirytus Rektyfikowany

Question 12

Chinese spirit also referred to as Shaojiu

Answer 12

Baijiu

Question 13

Typical base ingredient for baijiu

Answer 13

Sorghum

Question 14

What is Qu?

Answer 14

A bale of compressed mash stored in a damp environment to fill with mold and yeast. Becomes the base material for baijiu

Question 15

Baijiu from Guizhou - was a favorite of Mao Zedong

Answer 15

Moutai

Question 16

Baijiu from Beijing - bottled under the “Red Star” brand

Answer 16

Erguotou

Question 17

Baijiu produced in the Sichuan province - known for yellow clay storage cellars

Answer 17

Luzhou Laojiao

Question 18

Baijiu often called “five grain drink”

Answer 18

Wuliangye

Question 19

Japanese spirit that derives its name from a word that means “burned liquor”

Answer 19

Schochu

Question 20

Type of mold used in the production of shochu

Answer 20

Koji

Question 21

The most common type of single-distilled schochu

Answer 21

Moromitori

Question 22

What are the three types of koji used for fermentation?

Answer 22

White - subtle, sweet Yellow - lush, fruity Black - highest quality

Question 23

Rice schochu

Answer 23

komejochu

Question 24

Sweet potato schochu

Answer 24

imojochu

Question 25

Barley schochu

Answer 25

mugijochu

Question 26

Buchwheat schochu

Answer 26

sobajochu

Question 27

Schochu produced from sake lees

Answer 27

Kasutori schochu

Question 28

Korean distilled spirit made from rice, barley, wheat, or sweet potatoes

Answer 28

Soju

Question 29

Widely available brand of soju

Answer 29

Jinro

Question 30

Where else is Zubrowka popular and what is it called there?

Answer 30

Belarus; Zubrovka

Question 31

Where else is krupnik popular and what is it called there?

Answer 31

Lithuania; krupnikas