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Spirits Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two types of stills used to make spirits

A

Pot Still
Continuous Still (Column still)

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2
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What are the features and functions of a Pot Still

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Used for slower distillation of spirits for wood aging (ex. Cognac, Scotch) and aim to retain as much flavor of the original ingredient

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3
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What are the features of a Continuous Still?

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Used for faster distillation and best for neutral spirits such as vodka and bourbon with the aim of removing flavor and impurities

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4
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Name 4 examples of spirits bottled as soon as they come out of the still

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Vodka
Gin
Blanco Tequila
White Ru,

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5
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How can color be added to spirits

A

Barrel Aging
Caramel food coloring

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6
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All whiskey is made from ____

A

Grains

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7
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Name 5 different types of whiskey

A

Scotch
Irish
Canadian
Bourbon
Tennessee

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8
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What are the ingredients and aging requirements of Canadian Whiskey

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Made from rye, corn, wheat, or barley

Minimum 3 years of aging

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9
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What are the ingredients and aging requirements of Irish Whiskey

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Barley

Minimum 3 years of aging

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10
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What are the laws in Bourbon production

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Must be made in the USA
Minimum 51% corn
Aged in new charred American Oak

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11
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What are the production laws for Tennessee Whiskey

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Must be made in TN
Must be minimum 51% corn
Must be filtered through sugar maple tree carbon fitler

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12
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What is the traditional fuel used to make Scotch

A

Peat

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13
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What aromas/flavor does peat add to Scotch

A

Smokey notes

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14
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Name a region known for heavy peated Scotch and a region known for lightly peated scotch

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Heavy - Islay
Light - Lowlands

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15
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What are the requirements for making Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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100% malted barley
Made in a pot still
Made at a single distillery

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16
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What is blended Scotch Whisky

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Made from blending one or more single malt whiskies from different distilleries

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17
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What are the 5 major areas of production in Scotland

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Orkney
Isle of Skye
Speyside
Islay
Lowlands

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18
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Name two wine based brandies

A

Cognac
Armagnac

19
Q

Name 2 fruit-based brandies

A

Calvados
Eau de Vie

20
Q

What is the primary grape varietal used in the production of Cognac/Armagnac

A

Ugni Blanc

21
Q

How many times is Cognac distilled

A

Twice in a copper pot still

22
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How many times is Armagnac distilled

A

Once in a continuous still

23
Q

What is the aging requirement for Cognac and Armagnac

A

Min. 2 years in French Oak

24
Q

Where is Calvados AOC

A

Normandy

25
Q

What product is Calvados distilled from

A

Apple or Pear cider

26
Q

What are the aging requirements for Calvados AOC

A

2 years in French Oak

27
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What is the traditional still used for Calvados AOC

A

Twice distilled in a copper pot still

28
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What does Eau de Vie mean in English

A

Water of life

29
Q

Give at least 3 examples of an Eau de Vie

A

Kirsch (cherry)
Framboise (raspberry)
Poire William (pear)
Blume Marillen (apricot)
Mirabelle (plum)

30
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What are the traditional ingredients used to make Vodka in Eastern Europe

A

Potatoes
Cereal grains

31
Q

What vessel is used to distill vodka

A

Continuous still

32
Q

Where does gin originate

A

The Netherlands

33
Q

What product is gin traditionally distilled from

A

Cereal grains

34
Q

What is the dominant flavoring agent in gin

A

Juniper berries

35
Q

How are botanical flavorings infused into gin

A

The selected ingredients are macerated with the base alcohol then distilled again (usually a few more distillations)

36
Q

Tequila is a protected appellation in which state of Mexico

A

Jalisco

37
Q

What plant must tequila be distilled from and what part of the plant

A

The juice of the cooked heart of the Blue Weber Agave

38
Q

What is the aging requirement for Reposado Tequila

A

2 months to 1 year in oak barrels

39
Q

What is the aging requirement for Añejo Tequila

A

1-3 years in oak barrels

40
Q

Mezcal is a protected appellation in which Mexican State

A

Oaxaca

41
Q

What is mezcal distilled from

A

Fermented agave

42
Q

Where did rum originate

A

The Caribbean Islands

43
Q

What products can Rum be distilled from

A

Sugarcane
Molasses

44
Q

How do dark rums get their color

A

Extensive oak aging

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