Random Deck #8

Question 1

The six processes of oak aging

Answer 1

• Extraction * Evaporation * Oxidation * Concentration * Filtration * Coloration

Question 2

Mexican state that is the leading producer of mezcal

Answer 2

Oaxaca

Question 3

Typical base ingredient for shaojiu/baijiu

Answer 3

Sorghum

Question 4

Quinquina named after an archangel

Answer 4

St. Raphael

Question 5

Definition of EU brandy (base material, max distillation proof, aging)

Answer 5

• Produced from grapes * Distilled at a max of 189.6 proof * Aged for at least one year in any type of oak container - or a minimum of 6 months in small oak barrels

Question 6

Minimum bottling proof for flavored US vodka

Answer 6

60 proof / 30% abv

Question 7

Large, closed containers, as used for fermentation in Scotland

Answer 7

Washbacks

Question 8

German juniper-flavored spirit drink produced by the H.W. Schlichte Company

Answer 8

Steinhäger

Question 9

Label term used to indicate a Cognac produced from grapes grown within the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne districts

Answer 9

Fine Champagne (note: a minimum of 50% of the grapes must be from Grande Champagne)

Question 10

A tall flowering herb - stems and ribs are used to add an earthy aroma to gin

Answer 10

Angelica

Question 11

The points of separation between the heads and the heart, and the heart and the tails

Answer 11

Cut points

Question 12

What is the minimum required aging for Canadian whisky?

Answer 12

3 years in wood

Question 13

Greek (brandy) spirit flavored with rose petals, herbs, and Muscat wine

Answer 13

Metaxa

Question 14

Required mash bill for Bourbon

Answer 14

Minimum 51% corn

Question 15

Five recognized regions (geographical indications) for Scotch Whisky

Answer 15

• The Highlands * The Lowlands * Speyside * Islay * Campbeltown

Question 16

Aging requirement for Blanco Tequila

Answer 16

No aging required

Question 17

What was the “original” brand of bottled Bourbon created by George Garvin Brown (1870)?

Answer 17

Forester (Old Forester)

Question 18

The four leading Cognac houses

Answer 18

• Hennessy * Martell * Rémy Martin * Courvoisier (together, these account for 80% of sales)

Question 19

Distillery that owns the last fully-working wooden continuous Coffey Still in existence

Answer 19

Demerara Distillers

Question 20

Certificate required to accompany each consignment of cognac

Answer 20

Acquit Régional Jaune d’Or (‘Golden Certificate’ issued by the local tax office)