Random Deck #6

Question 1

Two processes that impact the color of spirit while in the barrel

Answer 1

Oxidation (browning), Degrading of tannins (reddening)

Question 2

Most popular and widely-distributed style of gin

Answer 2

London Dry Gin

Question 3

German word for brandy (also used as an EU synonym for “brandy”)

Answer 3

Weinbrand

Question 4

Grain bill and distillation requirements for Single Malt Scotch

Answer 4

• 100% malted barley * Pot still distillation * Produced at a single distillery

Question 5

American anise-flavored liqueur created in New Orleans (1934)

Answer 5

Herbsaint

Question 6

The original style of genever; contains at least 15% malt spirit

Answer 6

Oude (“old”)

Question 7

Liqueur based on Irish whiskey, honey, and spices

Answer 7

Irish Mist

Question 8

Minimum bottling proof for US vodka (unflavored)

Answer 8

80 proof / 40% abv

Question 9

Piece of equipment used to sample, measure, and classify new make spirits

Answer 9

Spirit safe

Question 10

Italian vermouth, produced in Turin, designated as ‘vermouth alla vaniglia’

Answer 10

Carpano Antica Formula

Question 11

Six specific types of American whiskey that may be labeled as “Straight Whiskey”

Answer 11

• Bourbon * Malt * Wheat * Corn * Rye * Rye Malt

Question 12

Three grapes used in the “standard base wine” for Cognac

Answer 12

Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, and Colombard

Question 13

Grain bill and distillation requirements for Irish Malt Whiskey

Answer 13

• 100% malted barley * Pot still distillation

Question 14

Flavorful compounds (such as acids, aldehydes, and esters) created during fermentation

Answer 14

Congeners

Question 15

Distilled spirit produced from the “Desert Spoon” plant

Answer 15

Sotol

Question 16

Required style of distillation for Peruvian Pisco

Answer 16

Pot still distillation / must be bottled at distillation strength

Question 17

Procedure that causes the central rosette stem of the agave plant to swell and fill with juice

Answer 17

The flower stalk is removed as the plant reaches sexual maturity

Question 18

Distillation / aging requirements for Calvados Pays d’Auge AOC

Answer 18

• Must be distilled twice in an alembic pot still * Min. 2 years oak aging

Question 19

Allowed percentage of additives in Blended Canadian Whiskies

Answer 19

9.09% (1/11)

Question 20

Well-known topsoil of the Bas-Armagnac area (chalk, sand, and stones)

Answer 20

Boulbènes