Scotch Whisky

Question 1

What is a Rummager and its purpose?

Answer 1

a Mechanical devise inside th pot still to scrape the sides so that solid matter does not scorch on the sides. This would be used when direct heat is used to avoid unwanted burnt flavours.

Question 2

What is a Purifier ?

Answer 2

Located on the Lyne arm, it s a mini condenser where group 3 fractions would go back into the pot still. This is another opportunity for Rectification and will create a lighter style spirit.

Question 3

Maximum barrel size for aging Scotch Whiskey ?

Answer 3

700 L

Question 4

How long does fermentation typically take ?

Answer 4

48 hours

-Due to cultures yeast that are chose to be efficient and maximize yield.

Question 5

What is the temperature of the liquid when the malted barley is added when making grain whisky? and why?

Answer 5

64℃
- Corn and Wheat are added first as the higher heat is needed for gelatinization of the starch, and malted barley is added last at 64℃ so as not to harm the enzymes.

Question 6

Name of the first still in Double Pot Distillation of Scotch Whisky

Answer 6

Wash Still

Question 7

Name of the second still in Double Pot Distillation of Scotch Whisky

Answer 7

Spirits Still

Question 8

Name of the waste (group 4) from the second still in Double Pot Distillation of Scotch Whisky

Answer 8

Spent Lees

Question 9

Name of the waste (group 4) from the first still in Double Pot Distillation of Scotch Whisky

Answer 9

Pot Ale

Question 10

Name of the resulting product and it’s ABV, from the first still in Double Pot Distillation of Scotch Whisky

Answer 10

Low WInes at 25% ABV

Question 11

Where does the product from the first still go next?

Answer 11

The Low wines are not cut into Heads, Hearts & Tails. it goes into a charging vessel before entering the second still.

Question 12

What happens in the charging vessel before the liquid goes into the Second Pot Still?

Answer 12

The liquid is a blend of Low wines from the Wash Still, and the heads and tails from the Spirits Still. The liquid is kept below 30%ABV and as a result the Fusel Oils (from Group 3) separate and can be skimmed off the top, there by avoid ing Group 3 fractions from building up in the system and keeping balance.

Question 13

What is the effect on the flavours of a spirit from a pot still with less copper than others

Answer 13

the Spirits will be more sulfury as the copper helps pull out

Question 14

Name three types of Barrel warehouses used in Scotland and define the meaning

Answer 14

Dunnage -
Racked -
Paletized-