Spirits Flashcards
What are three collectible Bourbons that were distilled at the Stitzel-Weller distillery prior to the 2005 merger with Buffalo Trace?
Pappy Van Winkle 25 Decanter
Pappy Van Winkle 23 Gold Wax Top
Jefferson’s Presidential 17 1991
Black Maple Hill 16 Year Old Kentucky Small Batch
What is the appropriate glass for a Scotch Ale or “Wee Heavy”?
Thistle Glass
What is the appropriate glass for Lambics?
Tulip Glass
What are three distilleries located in the Highlands for Scotch and what can generally be said about the style of Scotch produced there?
Oban, Dalmore, Glenmorangie and Dalwhinnie
Because the region is so large it’s difficult to generalize on taste however it can be said that most Highlands Scotch favor floral and heather notes and tend to be spicier than those of its former subzone of Speyside.
What are three distilleries located in Speyside and what can be said about the general style of whiskies from here?
Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, and Macallan
These tend to be modestly peated and fruity. Due to the mild character of Speyside distilleries these tend to be the best starter whiskies.
What are three distilleries located in the Lowlands and what can be said about the style of whiskies produced there?
Glenkinchie, Auchentoshan, and Bladnoch
Earthy, smooth, and light as well as often the least peaty.
What are three distilleries located in Cambeltown and what can be said about the Scotch produced there?
Glengyle, Springbank, Glen Scotia
Difficult to pin down a distinct style but each of these whiskies tends to be peaty and briny.
What are three Scotches produced in the Islands and what can be said about the style of these whiskies?
Highland Park, Jura, and Talisker
These are strongly peaty and briny.
What are three distilleries located in Islay? What can be said about the style of whiskies produced here?
Ardbeg, Laphroaig, and Lagavulin
These are the most peaty of all scotches.
