Sensory Evaluation of Spirits Flashcards
What taste component is generally sensed across the back of the palate?
Bitterness
What taste component does about 50% of the population perceive ethyl alcohol as having?
Sweetness
What is Rancio?
A term that describes the oxidized character of certain spirits.
What could cause slow running tears in spirits?
Higher viscosity, higher alcohol, or sweetness.
What is louching?
What some spirits (eg absinthe, ouzo) experience as clouding when mixed with water.
What is turbidity?
A cloudy/hazy appearance of a spirit.
What are the categories for maturity in spirits tasting?
Unaged
1-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
Mature
Very Old
What terms are used to describe the overall quality of spirits?
Faulty
Acceptable
Good
Very Good
Excellent
Exceptional
What are the terms used to describe a spirit’s complexity?
Simple/None
Some Complexity
Moderate Complexity
Very Complex
What terms are used to describe the aftertaste of spirits?
Warm
Smooth
Pleasant
Harsh
Unpleasant
What terms are used to describe the length in tasting spirits?
Short
Medium
Long
Lingering
What terms are used to describe flavor intensity in spirits?
Light
Medium
Full
What terms are used to describe the alcohol content feel in spirits?
Soft
Smooth
Warm
Pronounced
Hot
Harsh
What terms are used to describe bitterness in spirits?
None
Light
Moderate
Sharp
Astringent
What terms are used to describe the acidity in spirits?
None
Light
Moderate
Sharp
Sour