Random Deck #2 Flashcards

1
Q

The first brand of vodka to be produced in the United States

A

Smirnoff

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2
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Mild quinquina, produced in Podensac (Bordeaux) since 1887

A

Lillet

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3
Q

Definition of Blended Scotch Whisky

A

A blend of one or more Single Malt Scotches and one or more Single Grain Scotches (from more than one distillery)

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4
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The oldest Cognac house (founded in 1643)

A

Maison Augier

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5
Q

Approved flavorings for EU anise-flavored spirits

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  • Star anise * Green anise * Licorice root * Fennel (+ other similar plants)
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6
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Modern style of genever; contains no more than 15% malt spirit

A

Jonge (“young”)

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7
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Baijiu often called “five grain drink”

A

Wuliangye

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8
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Controversial chemical compound found in absinthe

A

Thujone

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9
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Country of origin: Flor de Caña

A

Nicaragua

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10
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Five leading grapes used to produce Chilean Pisco

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  • Moscatel (Muscat of Alexandria) * Moscatel Rosado (Pink Muscat) * Pedro Jiménez * Moscatel de Austria (Torrontés Sanjuanino) * Torontel (Moscatel Amarillo)
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11
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Producer of Sullivans Cove Single Cask Malt Whisky

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Tasmania Distillery (Australia)

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12
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EU definition of London Dry Gin

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Distilled gin with less than 0.1 gram/L sugar

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13
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Product of the first stage of Cognac distillation

A

Brouillis

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14
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Aging requirements for Rhum Agricole Martinique Vieux

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Minimum 3 years of aging in oak barrels with a capacity under 650 liters (171 gallons)

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15
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Scottish whisky-based liqueur flavored with herbs, spices, and honey

A

Drambuie

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16
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Minimum solera aging time for Brandy de Jerez ‘Solera Gran Reserva’

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Three years

17
Q

Four primary grains used in the production of whiskey

A
  • Barley (highest in enzymes) * Corn * Rye * Wheat
18
Q

Traditional steam ovens used to heat (cook) agave at a low temperature

A

Hornos

19
Q

Veladora

A

A drinking glass for Mezcal (somewhat resembling a votive candle holder)

20
Q

Tennessee distillery that is exempt from the charcoal filtration requirement

A

Benjamin Prichard’s Distillery