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1
Q

In what states could you find a producer making both Tequila and Mezcal?
3

A

Tamaulipas
Michoacan
Guanajuato

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2
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What is aging requirements for all Armagnac before age indications?

A

Prior to release, Armagnac must be aged in oak casks of 400-420 liters for a min. 1 year (from April 1 of the year following the harvest)

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3
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the minimum ABV of Scotch Whisky

A

40

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4
Q

Calvados to must ratio for Pommeau de Normandie

A

1/3 Calvados, 2/3 must

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5
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What style of whiskey is Seagram’s VO?

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Canadian

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6
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What is the minimum percentage of rye required in the mash bill of American rye whiskey?

A

51%

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7
Q

Ungava gin

A

Canada

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8
Q

Bluecoat gin

A

USA

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9
Q

Post 1997, what is the maximum planting density for a Calvados orchard labeled “Haut-Tige?”

A

150 trees/hectare

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10
Q

Chateau de Briat armagnac owner

A

Baron de Pichon Longueville

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11
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Chateau de Tariquet armagnac owner

A

Yves Grassa

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12
Q

Armagnac ages

A

VS / *** : 1-3 years old
VSOP / Napoleon : 4-9 years old
XO / Hors d’Age : min. 10 years
XO Premium : min. 20 years
Vintage: min. 10 years

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13
Q

Sazerac cocktail

A

Sugar cube + Peychaus bitter
Cognac (rye whiskey)
Glass rinsed with absinthe
Ice

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14
Q

B52 cocktail

A

Kalua - 1st layer
Beileys - 2nd layer
Grand Marnier/Cointreau/Triple Sec - 3rd layer

Fire up?

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15
Q

White Russian cocktail

A

1 part Kalua
1 part Vodka
1 part cream
Ice

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16
Q

Kalua

A

Coffee liqueur
Mexico

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17
Q

Pina Colada

A

Rum
Pineappe juice
Cocos milk or sirup
Cream
Ice (shake)

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18
Q

Cosmopolitan cocktail

A

30 citron vodka
15 Cointreau
15 lime juice
30 cranberries juice (mors)
Shake with ice
Strain

No ice

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19
Q

Rusty nail cocktail

A

2 parts Scotch (or 1 part)
1 part Drambuie
On ice

No shake

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20
Q

Manhattan

A

50 whiskey (bourbon)
25 Vermouth
Bitter
Ice
Stir
Strain

No ice

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21
Q

Long Island
5+3

A

15 vodka
15 rum
15 tequilla
15 gin
15 Triple sec
30 sugar sirop
25 lemon juice

Ice
Splash of cola on top

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22
Q

States of production of tequilla
5

A

Jalisco
Guanajuato
Tamaulipas
Nayarit
Michoacan

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23
Q

Tequilla joven

A

Less than 2 months

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24
Q

Tequilla reposado

A

2-12 months

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25
Q

Tequilla anejo

A

1-3 years

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26
Q

Tequilla extra anejo

A

More than 3 years

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27
Q

Largest mezcal producing state

A

Oaxaca

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28
Q

Minimum of agave sugar in mezcal

A

100%

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29
Q

Minimum of agave sugar in tequilla

A

51

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30
Q

State of production of Bacanora

A

Sonora

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31
Q

Main type of agave for mezcal

A

Agave angustifolia (espadin)

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32
Q

3 types of mezcal from 2016

A
  • Mezcal (industrial made)
  • Mezcal Artesanal (more traditional techniques)
  • Mezcal Ancestral (most traditional techniques)
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33
Q

Cuba libre cocktail recipe and year of the creation

A

1900

30 rum
90 Coca-Cola
Lime wedge
Ice
Squeeze lime

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34
Q

Mint Julep

A

4 to 5 mint sprigs (leaves only)
2 sugar cubes (or 15 simple syrup)
70 bourbon whiskey
Crushed Ice
Garnish: mint sprig

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35
Q

Americano cocktail

A

50 ml Campari
50 ml sweet vermouth
30-60 soda water (to taste)
Ice cubes
Garnish: ​lemon twist or orange slice

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36
Q

CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

A

90 ml Chilled Champagne
10 ml Cognac
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Few drops of Grand Marnier (optional)
1 sugar cube

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37
Q

FRENCH CONNECTION

A

35 ml Cognac
35 ml Amaretto

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38
Q

MARGARITA

A

50 ml Tequila 100% Agave
20 ml Triple Sec
15 ml Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice

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39
Q

VESPER

A

45 ml Gin
15 ml Vodka
7.5 ml Lillet Blanc

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40
Q

ALEXANDER

A

30 ml Cognac
30 ml Crème de Cacao (Brown)
30 ml Fresh Cream

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41
Q

AVIATION

A

45 ml Gin
15 ml Maraschino Luxardo
15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Bar Spoon Crème de Violette

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42
Q

CLOVER CLUB

A

45 ml Gin
15 ml Raspberry Syrup
15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
Few Drops of Egg White

Ice
Shake
Strain

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43
Q

JOHN COLLINS

A

45 ml Gin
30 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15 ml Simple Syrup
60 ml Soda Water

Stir

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44
Q

MANHATTAN

A

50 ml Rye Whiskey
20 ml Sweet Red Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Bitters

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45
Q

NEGRONI

A

30 ml Gin
30 ml Bitter Campari
30 ml Sweet Red Vermouth

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46
Q

OLD FASHIONED

A

45 ml Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
1 Sugar Cube
Few Dashes Angostura Bitters
Few Dashes Plain Water

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47
Q

Flip style of cocktails?

A

Adding egg yolk

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48
Q

The only IBA flip cocktail

A

Porto flip

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49
Q

SAZERAC

A

50 ml Cognac
10 ml Absinthe
1 Sugar Cube
2 Dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

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50
Q

SIDECAR

A

50 ml Cognac
20 ml Triple Sec
20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

Shake with ice
Strain

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51
Q

Dunkel

A

Lager

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52
Q

American Pale Ale - who first introduced this style?

A

Sierra Nevada

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53
Q

Lambic yeasts
3

A

Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Brettanomyces bruxellensis
Brettanomyces lambicus

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54
Q

First American ale

A

Anchor Liberty ale
1975

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55
Q

Microbrewery

A

Small brewery generally producing less than 15,000 barrels per year. Sales primarily off premises.

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56
Q

Rauchbier

A

Smoked lager beer, famously produced in Bamberg (Franken, Germany)

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57
Q

California common

A

Lager fermented at warmer than normal temperatures (i.e. Anchor Steam)

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58
Q

Kolsch

A

Ale from Cologne (Germany) fermented at cooler than normal temperatures

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59
Q

Noble hops
4

A

Hallertau
Saaz
Tettnang
Spalt

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60
Q

What beer is known as liquid bread?

A

Doppelbock

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61
Q

Belgian trappist breweries
5

A

Orval
Chimay
Rochefort
Westvleteren
Westmalle

Achel not anymore since 2021

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62
Q

Minimum corn on bourbon

A

51

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63
Q

Minimum corn in corn whiskey

A

80

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64
Q

Minimum rye in rye whiskey

A

51

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65
Q

Minimum ageing of Scotch

A

3 years

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66
Q

Minimum ageing of Irish whiskey

A

3 years

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67
Q

Omar

A

Whiskey Taiwan

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68
Q

Armorik

A

Whiskey France

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69
Q

The last open distillery in Ireland
2021

A

Killarney

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70
Q

Виски Коннора Макгрегора

A

Proper Twelve
Ireland

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71
Q

Teeling

A

Ireland whiskey

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72
Q

Redbreast

A

Irish whiskey

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73
Q

How many distilleries are they in Ireland
2021

A

38

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74
Q

Peated irish whiskey

A

Connemara

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75
Q

Poitin

A

Irish distillate
Different ingredients
Not aged

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76
Q

Amrut

A

India
Whisky

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77
Q

Paul John

A

India
Whisky

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78
Q

Na-Geanna

A

Irish whiskey
Hennessy

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79
Q

House Stark game of thrones set

A

Dalwhinnie

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80
Q

House Lannister game of thrones set

A

Lagavulin

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81
Q

House Targarien game of thrones set

A

Cardhu

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82
Q

The nights watch
Game of thrones set

A

Oban

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83
Q

Six kingdoms
Game of thrones set

A

Mortlach

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84
Q

Whisky Bible author

A

Jim Murray

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85
Q

Минимальная крепость для Полугара

A

38.5

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86
Q

Cocktail of James Bond

A

Vesper Martini
the 1953 book:
‘Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet.

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87
Q

Trester

A

Pommace brandy in Germany

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88
Q

Slyrs

A

Whiskey
Germany

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89
Q

Monkey 47

A

Gin
Germany

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90
Q

Ketel one

A

Vodka
Netherlands

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91
Q

Varadero

A

Ron
Cuba

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92
Q

Водка Дэна Экройда (охотники за привидениями)

A

Crystal head

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93
Q

Требования к японскому виски

A

Весь цикл производства на территории Японии
Минимальная выдержка 3 года

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94
Q

JSLMA?

A

Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association

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95
Q

Rhum agricole Blanc
Ageing requirements

A

Min. 8 weeks in tank following distillation

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96
Q

élevés sous bois
Rhum agricole
Ageing requirements

A

Min. 12 months in oak

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97
Q

Vieux rhum agricole
Ageing requirements

A

“Min. 3 years in an oak

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98
Q

Vieux rhum agricole VO
Ageing requirements

A

VO: min. 3 years in oak barrels

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99
Q

VSOP/Réserve Spéciale/Cuvée Spéciale/Très Vieux
Rhum agricole
Ageing requirements

A

min. 4 years in oak barrels

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100
Q

XO/Hors d’Age/Extra Vieux/Grande Réserve:
Rhum agricole
Ageing requirements

A

min. 6 years in oak barrels

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101
Q

AOC Martinique since?

A

1996

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102
Q

Madurado en Vidrio

A

Mezcal
Matured in glass for 12 months in cool dark place.

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103
Q

First whisky from Champagne

A

Moutard

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104
Q

Международный день виски

A

27 марта
ДР Майкла Джексона

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105
Q

Glenfiddich Grande Couronne

A

26 year old Scotch single malt whisky initially matured in American and European oak casks and finished for up to two years further in French Cognac casks

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106
Q

premium Jim Beam bourbon brand

A

Booker’s Bourbon

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107
Q

Gin MG

A

Spain

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108
Q

Three ships

A

Whiskey
South Africa

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109
Q

Bagpiper

A

Whiskey
India

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110
Q

DYC

A

Destilerías y Crianza del Whisky S.A.
Spain

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111
Q

Deanston

A

Whiskey
Scotland
Highland

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112
Q

Dingle whiskey

A

Ireland

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113
Q

Black velvet

A

Whiskey
Canada

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114
Q

Aging requirements for Calvados

A

minimum 2 years, but 3 years for Calvados Domfrontais

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115
Q

Year the AOC Blanche Armagnac was established

A

2005

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116
Q

4 categories of Baiju
SSLR

A

Strong aroma
Sauce aroma
Light aroma
Rice aroma

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117
Q

Where can Genever be produced?
4

A

Belgium
Netherlands
Germany
France

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118
Q

Only 2 rhum appellations

A

Rhum de la Martinique
Ron de Venezuela

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119
Q

Exsto

A

Cognac

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120
Q

Mohn Poppy

A

Gin
Estonia

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121
Q

The first AOC of Calvados

A

Calvados Pays dAuge
1942

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122
Q

The last AOC of Calvados

A

Calvados Domfrontais
1984

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123
Q

Hapusa

A

India
Gin

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124
Q

Old Demerara rum

A

Min 2 years

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125
Q

Cask aged Demerara rum

A

Min 3 years

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126
Q

Special reserve Demerara rum

A

Min 12 years

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127
Q

Grand Special reserve Demerara rum

A

Minimum 25 years

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128
Q

New regional designation for American whiskey

A

Indiana rye

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129
Q

Hapusa

A

Gin
India

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130
Q

Kinahan’s

A

Irish whiskey

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131
Q

The northernmost single malt of Scotland

A

Highland Park

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132
Q

Which whisky region has more malt distilleries in Scotland?

A

Speyside

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133
Q

In which AOC of Calvados the use of pear cider is a mandatory?

A

Domfrontais

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134
Q

What is the minimum corn content for bourbon whiskey? (in %)

A

51

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135
Q

Glenlivet

A

Speyside

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136
Q

В 2015 году … от крупнейшего независимого ботлера Шотландии Gordon & MacPhail стал старейшим виски на планете.

A

Mortlach 75 YO
Он выпущен в ста хрустальных графинах в форме капли с 75 гранями.

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137
Q

Впервые шотландский виски выдержан в японском дубе мидзунара в 2007-м:

A

у Chivas Mizunara (40%) всего полгода финишной выдержки

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138
Q

Zuidam Distillery

A

Netherlands
Millstone brand

2024 Icons of whiskey Rest of world Winner

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139
Q

Eddu

A

Distillerie des Menhirs из Бретани с 2002 года выпускает виски под брендом Eddu из гречихи

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140
Q

Copper Republic

A

RSA
Whiskey

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141
Q

Ardnahoe

A

9th distillery on Aila

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142
Q

Первый виски с довыдержкой

A

Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish
1994

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143
Q

Bellevoye

A

Whiskey from Cognac
Jean Moueix

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144
Q

Hellyers Road

A

Whiskey
Tasmania

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145
Q

техника STR

A

У бочки «сбривают» 2 мм внутренней поверхности (S – shaving)
потом бочку «запекают» (T – toasting)
а потом заново обжигают (R – re-charring)

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146
Q

единственная дистиллерия Уэльса

A

Penderyn

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147
Q

Первая органическая дистиллерия в Шотландии

A

Deanston

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148
Q

У кого самая медленная скорость дистилляции в Шотландии

A

Glengoyne

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149
Q

основатель Suntory

A

Синдзиро Тори

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150
Q

Founder of Nikka

A

Масатака Такэцуру

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151
Q

способ употребления виски мидзувари

A

с добавлением воды

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152
Q

the oldest single malt ever released

A

Macallan 81-year-old
The Reach

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153
Q

What liqueur is used in Crêpes Suzettes

A

Grand Marnier

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154
Q

Base spirit of Grand Marnier

A

Cognac

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155
Q

Sugarcane Spirit in Haiti

A

Clairin

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156
Q

Guinness cask-finish 11-year-old whisky

A

Lagavulin Islay Single Malt

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157
Q

Mount Gay

A

Rhum
Barbados

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158
Q

Navy rum

A

blends of spirits from Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and British Guyana, bottled at a minimum of 54.5% abv.

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159
Q

Ardnahoe

A

Islay

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160
Q

Ile de re

A

Cognac
Camus

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161
Q

Founder of Suntory

A

Shinjiro Torii

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162
Q

Porto Tappit hen

A

Dow’s
Vintage port 1977

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163
Q

Pregler

A

Apple and pear distillate produced in the East

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164
Q

Antarctica

A

not Cognac Gaudet

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165
Q

American Straight whiskey
Minimum ageing

A

2 years

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166
Q

Which flavouring is used for Aquavit

A

Caraway

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167
Q

Boonekamp=

A

Bitter

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168
Q

Arrak

A

Distillate from Indonesia
Based on different ingredients

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169
Q

American proof gallon =
ABV

A

0.5

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170
Q

The most common grape in the production of Peruvian Pisco

A

Quebranta

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171
Q

Amphoraes for ageing pisco in Peru

A

Botijas

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172
Q

NOM

A

Norma Oficial Mexicana- Mexican standards for tequila (official standard of Mexico)- international standards of tequila

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173
Q

Tequilla by Georges Clooney

A

Casamigos Tequila

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174
Q

J. P. Wiser’s

A

Canadian whiskey
Ontario

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175
Q

Aberlour

A

Speyside

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176
Q

Botucal

A

Ron de Venezuela

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177
Q

Aberlour

A

Speyside

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178
Q

Hendricks

A

Gin
Scotland

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179
Q

French whiskey from Petrus

A

Bellevoye

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180
Q

Penderyn

A

Welsh whisky

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181
Q

Bellevoye

A

French malt whiskey

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182
Q

Cognac XXO aging

A

14 years min

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183
Q

2 Cognac islands

A

Re
Oleron

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184
Q

3 distilleries Orkney Islands

A

Scapa
Highland Park
Deerness

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185
Q

Scotland’s most southerly distillery

A

Bladnoch

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186
Q

Their single malt distilleries from this region have earned the nickname “The Ladies”.

A

Lowland

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187
Q

Glenmorangie translate to English

A

vale of tranquillity

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188
Q

комитеко

A

Дистиллят из агавы
из южного штата Чиапас
агаву не запекают

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189
Q

Armagnac casks

A

400-420 liters

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190
Q

To which archipelago does the island of Islay belong?

A

Hebrides

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191
Q

straight bourbon whiskey
Aging requirements

A

2 years in new oak

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192
Q

Bottled In Bond Bourbon
Requirements

A

made during a single distilled season at one distillery
aged in a federally bonded warehouse for a period of at least 4 years
bottled at 100 proof

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193
Q

Bottled-in-Bond Act of bourbon
Year

A

1897

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194
Q

Twisted vine

A

Scotch Glen Moray aged in Cognac barrels

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195
Q

Suntory was founded in

A

1923

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196
Q

Cap

A

Gin
France

CAP Gin - the premium spirit from the Côte d’Azur

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197
Q

Cardrona distillery

A

New Zealand
Single Malt

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198
Q

Brugal

A

Rum
Dominican Republic

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199
Q

Barcelo

A

Rum
Dominican Republic

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200
Q

Matusalem

A

Rum
Dominican Republic

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201
Q

only one surviving distillery left in Gayana

A

Diamond Distillers

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202
Q

The oldest rum producer

A

Mount Gay
Barbados
1703

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203
Q

Chartreuse jaune, alcohol

A

40º

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204
Q

Chartreuse verte
Alcohol

A

55

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205
Q

the highest distillery in Scotland

A

Braeval

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206
Q

Pomace distillate from Cyprus

A

Zivania

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207
Q

Old Demerara rum
Aging

A

Minimum 2 years

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208
Q

Cask Aged Demerara rum
Aging

A

Minimum 3 years

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209
Q

Special Reserve Demerara rum

A

Minimum 12 years

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210
Q

Grand Special Reserve Demerara rum

A

Minimum 25 years

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211
Q

Glengoyne перевод

A

Долина диких гусей

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212
Q

Daffy’s

A

Gin from Scotland

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213
Q

La Mauny

A

Rum
Martinique

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214
Q

Vago

A

Mezcal

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215
Q

Michter’s

A

Bourbon
Kentucky

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216
Q

Scotland’s most southern distillery

A

Bladnoch
Bladnoch is the most southerly of Scotland’s distilleries, although a re-opened distillery at Annan now challenges that claim.

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217
Q

New distillery on Islay

A

Ardnahoe

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218
Q

Anae

A

Gin
France (Charente)
part of group Bollinger

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219
Q

the 12th distillery on Islay
will be open in 2025.

A

Laggan Bay

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220
Q

Damassine

A

Plum distillate from Swiss
Jura canton

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221
Q

2024 Icons of whiskey Rest of world Winner

A

Zuidam distillery
Netherlands

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222
Q

how long does it take the agave plant to mature?

A

8-10 years

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223
Q

how many bottles does 1 agave plant produce?

A

5-10

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224
Q

what is pulque

A

fermented agave sap

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225
Q

what does the distillable agave nectar come from

A

the piña

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226
Q

what is the largest mezcal-poducing region

A

oaxaca

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227
Q

minimal amount of agave sugar in mezcal

A

80

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228
Q

how are piñas cooked in mezcal

A

fire-roasted

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229
Q

what is the only type of agave varietal allowed in tequila

A

Weber Blue Agave

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230
Q

how are piñas cooked in tequila

A

over steam

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231
Q

what is a mixto

A

a tequila not labeled 100% blue agave

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232
Q

what are 3 other mezcal distillates besides tequila?

A

bancanora
raicilla
sotol

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233
Q

where is bancanora from

A

Sonora, Mexico

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234
Q

where is Raicilla from

A

Puerto Vallarta

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235
Q

How is bancanora cooked

A

cooked for 2 days over mesquite charcoal

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236
Q

what is another smoky mezcal-like drink

A

bancanora

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237
Q

what are 2 distillates with flavors similar to tequila

A

raicilla
sotol

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238
Q

what plant produces sotol

A

Desert Spoon- NOT agave

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239
Q

what is the state drink of chihuahua?

A

sotol

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240
Q

In what states can you produce tequila?

A

Jalisco
Guanajuato
Tamaulipas
Nayarit
Michoacan

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241
Q

What is gusano?

A

Worm found in a bottle of Mezcal.

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242
Q

What agave species is typically used for Mezcal?

A

Americano Angustifiolia (aka Espadin) is primary

Multiple others allowed.

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243
Q

What is the carbohydrate of the agave plant?

A

Inulin

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244
Q

What agave species are used in tequila production and why?

A

Agave Tequilana Weber or Azul
It has a high concentration of inulin, low fiber content and chemical compounds which affect the taste.

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245
Q

What are the main zones of cultivation of tequila agave?

A

Highlands - Fruitier, larger, slower maturing, higher in sugar.
Lowlands - earthier, more robust. (Herradura uses lowlands)

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246
Q

What is a jima?

A

Outer leaves of agave. Impart a bitter flavor so cut back closely.

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247
Q

What is a coa?

A

Flat circular blade on a long pole used to cut agave plants.

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248
Q

What is a hornos?

A

Maisonry oven used to cook agave plants. Typically 36-48 hours at 100 C. Causes caramelization and extra congeners.

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249
Q

What is a tahona?

A

Stone grinding wheel used to crush cooked agave.

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250
Q

What is abocado?

A

Softening of tequila with small amounts of caramel, oak extract, glycerin, sugar syrup.

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251
Q

What kind of barrels are used in tequila production?

A

Ex bourbon barrels.

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252
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What are pipones?

A

Large wooden tanks used in reposado production.

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253
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What brand are many small Mezcal bottled as?

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Del Maguey

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254
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What is the main difference in character of tequila and mezcal?

A

Mezcal is smokier.

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255
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What aging classifications exist for mezcal?

A

Joven
Reposado - 2 months
Anejo (or Anejado) - 12 months in < 200 L containers.

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256
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What labeling terms were created in 2016 for Mezcal?

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Mezcal (industrial made)
Mezcal Artesanal (more traditional techniques)
Mezcal Ancestral (most traditional techniques)

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257
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What is Bacanora?

A

A Mexican DO in Sonora for Agave Angustofolio based spirits.

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258
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In what states could you find a producer making both Tequila and Mezcal?
3

A

Tamaulipas
Michoacan
Guanajuato

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259
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What is bagazo?

A

maguey fiber

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260
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What is maguey?

A

any of several plants of the genus agave

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261
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Alcohol levels for Tequila? Mezcal?

A

35-55% abv
36-55% abv

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262
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What is earthenware?

A

pottery made of clay fired to a porous state that can be made impervious to liquids by the use of a glaze.

Used in Mezcal Artesanal/Ancestral

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263
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What is Sotol?

A

A Mexican DO making spirit from Dasylirion Wheeleri (a succulent as opposed to an agave plant)

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264
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What is a Piedra?

A

Stone grinding wheel for Mezcal (Tahona)

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265
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US Standards of Identity define tequila as…

A
  1. Alcoholic distillate from fermented mash using Agave tequilana Weber (blue)
  2. With/without additional fermentable ingredients
  3. Has taste, aroma of tequila
  4. No less than 40% abv bottled
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266
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NOM for tequila and 100% Agave tequila

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  1. Regional beverage distilled from fermented must of cooked hearts of Agave tequilana Weber that is grown/harvested designed tequila regions
  2. Produced at authorized manufacturer located in tequila producing area
  3. Bottled at 35-55% abv (70-110 proof)
  4. Not cold-mixed
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267
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Cold-mixed

A

Adding or mixing of any alcoholic beverage different from tequila at any point during the manufacturing process, including the finished product

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NOM 100% Agave tequila

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  1. Use fermented must of 100% blue Agave
  2. Bottled in plant controlled by authorized manufacturer located within designated tequila producing area
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269
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Sugars of a non-Agave source

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Molasses, cane sugar, corn syrup

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270
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How much mellowing agents are permitted?

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Up to an allowed maximum of 76 g/L for sugar or for a total of all such materials by 1% by volume

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271
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Which tequilas can use mellowing agents?

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All types of tequila including 100% Agave tequilas

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272
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Define mellowing agents

A

Caramel coloring, natural oak or Encinitas oak extract, glycerin, and sugar syrup

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273
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Tequila treated with mellowing agents may be referred to as

A

Mellowed or abocado

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274
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Pulque

A

Octili polghui - low alcohol fermented juice

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275
Q

Who was granted the first license to produce mezcal wine in tequila region in 1795?

A

Jose Maria Guadalupe Cuervo

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276
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Which botanist classified the Agave tequilana Weber Azul in 1902?

A

Frederic Albert Constantin Weber

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277
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In 1873, blue agave based mezcal wine from Jalisco was renamed tequila. Why?

A

To distinguish it from mezcal spirits produced in other parts of Mexico, such as those produced in Oaxaca

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278
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Who certifies companies that comply with regulations of tequila NOM as authentic producers?

A

Consejo Regulador Del Tequila (CRT)

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279
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Every approved tequila producer/manufacturer received what from CRT?

A

Four digit NOM number that appears on either front or back label of tequila bottle

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280
Q

How many varieties of Agave are there?

A

Over 130

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281
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What family is the Agave plant in?

A

Agavaceae (amaryllis) family and is classed as a succulent

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282
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Pencas

A

Long leaves on the Agave plant

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283
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How big is the Agave plant?

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5-8 ft (1.5 to 2.4 m) in height and 8-12 ft (2.4-3.7 m) in diameter

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284
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How long is the maturation rate of the blue agave before it is ready to be harvested?

A

6-8 years

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285
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Aguamiel

A

Honey water/juice

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286
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Two main regions for growing blue agave near Tequila

A

Amatitan/Lowlands and Los Altos/Highlands

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287
Q

Locally distilled made in central Jalisco. Not tequila because it uses lechuguilla or angustifolia subspecies of Agave not blue agave

A

Raicilla not a tequila because..

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288
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Where is Sotol distilled?
3 states

A

Distilled in states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Coahuila

289
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Base ingredient of Sotol

A

Dasylirion wheeleri plant (desert spoon or sotol plant). Was considered a variety of Agave but recently reclassified so no longer a type of mezcal. Wild desert spoon plants take up to 15 years to mature

290
Q

Tequilla by Georges Clooney

A

Casamigos Tequila

291
Q

Какой производитель первым получил официальную лицензию на производство дистиллята из агавы?

A

Jose Cuervo
1795

292
Q

CRT

A

Tequila Regulatory Council

293
Q

NOM

A

Norma Oficial Mexicana

294
Q

Minimum ageing of tequilla

A

14-21 days

295
Q

traditional ovens to roast agave

296
Q

Vats for ageing tequila

297
Q

Curados

A

a new category launched in 2006 – tequilas flavoured with natural ingredients such as lemon, orange, strawberry, pineapple and pear

298
Q

Minimum of agave spirit for tequila curados

299
Q

Caballito

A

Shot glass for tequila

300
Q

Cantarito

A

Mixed drink consumed in Jalisco which is made with freshly squeezed orange, grapefruit and lime juice with tequila, a pinch of salt and sparkling grapefruit soda

301
Q

Tequila made exclusively using the Tahona Process

A

Patrón’s Roca line

302
Q

Madurado en Vidrio

A

Mezcal matured in glass for 12 months in cool dark place

303
Q

What are the three departements of this map allowed to produce Armagnac AOC?

A
  1. Landes
  2. Gers
  3. Lot et Garonne
304
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What are the sub zones of Armagnac?

A
  1. Bas Armagnac
  2. Armagnac Tenareze
  3. Haut Armagnac
305
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What are the 10 authorized varieties of Armagnac?

A
  1. Baco Blanc
  2. Blanc Dame
  3. Colombard
  4. Folle Blanche
  5. Graisse
  6. Jurançon Blanc
  7. Mauzac
  8. Mauzac Rose
  9. Meslier Saint François
  10. Ugni Blanc
306
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What is Baco Blanc

A

Light skinned white grape.
Crossing of Folle Blanche X Noah

307
Q

What is Blanc Dame?

A

White grape used almost entirely for Armagnac.
Progeny of Gouais Blanc.

308
Q

What are Colombard’s parents?

A

Natural cross of Chenin Blanc X Gouais Blanc

309
Q

What is Graisse?

A

From word “fat” alluding to oily viscosity of the must.
A progenity of Gouais Blanc

310
Q

What is Jurançon Blanc?

A

It is not a color mutation of Jurançon Noir. A progeny of Folle Blanche.

311
Q

What is Meslier Saint François?
Parents

A

A natural cross of Chenin Blanc X Gouais Blanc

312
Q

What is Ugni Blanc?

A

Trebbiano Toscano

313
Q

What is the minimum alcohol required for Armagnac AOC

314
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What are the base wine requirements for Armagnac AOC?

A
  1. Base wine must contain 7.5-12 % alcohol
  2. Base wine may not be chaptalized
  3. Sulphur dioxide cannot be used during fermentation
315
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What are the 2 distillation procedures allowed in Armagnac?

A

Continuous still ( also known as Alambic Armagnacais ) or the base wine may be double distilled in a copper Pot Still.

316
Q

What are the 3 requirements to distill in an Alambic Armagnacais?

A
  1. Continuos still may include 2 or 3 boilers, but may not exceed 40hl capacity.
  2. Spirit produced in the continuos still may not exceed 1.5 times the size of the boilers.
  3. At the conclusion of the distillation, spirits must be 52%-72% abv
317
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What are the 3 requirements to distill with Pot still?

A
  1. The still used for the first distillation must not exceed a capacity of 140 hl (5% tolerance), with a volume of base wine not exceeding 120 hl
  2. The still used for the second distillation must not exceed a capacity of 30 hl (5% tolerance) with A volume of spirit not exceeding 25 hl.
  3. At the conclusion of the second distillation, spirits must be 65%-72% abv
318
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When is deadline for distillation in Armagnac?

A

Distillation must be completed March 31 of the year following the harvest.

319
Q

What additives can be used to adjust flavor and color of Armagnac?

A

Sugar, Caramel and oak chips

320
Q

What is aging requirements for all Armagnac before age indications?

A

Prior to release, Armagnac must be aged for a minimum 1 year ( from April 1 of the year following the harvest)

321
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What are the 5 age indications of Armagnac and for how long must they be aged?

A

VS / *** : 1-3 years old
VSOP / Napoleon : 4-9 years old
XO / Hors d’Age : min. 10 years
XO Premium : min. 20 years
Vintage: If Armagnac carries a vintage ( harvest, not distillation )

322
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What are the authorized pruning methods of Armagnac AOC?

A

Cordon
Guyot ( single, double )

323
Q

When was Armagnac AOC established and when we’re its borders defined?

A

Established in 1936 and borders were defined in 1909.

324
Q

What are the primary soil types of Armagnac Tenareze?

A

Clay limestone and Boulbenes

325
Q

What are the primary soil types of Bas Armagnac?

A

Silicious clay soils, sand , Boulbenes

326
Q

What are the primary soil types of Haut Armagnac?

A

Chalk, clay and limestone

327
Q

What are the maximum vine spacing and yields for any Armagnac appellation?

A

Max 3 meters between rows and 12 hl of pure alcohol /ha

328
Q

Sandy soils of Bas Armagnac yield grapes with higher acid than Tenareze or Haut Armagnac. (T/F). Explain

A

True. Brandies here will be rounder and softer.

329
Q

Who is Leon and Martin Laffitte?

A

Previous and current generation owners of Domaine Boingnérès.

330
Q

Who is Gerard Laberdolive?

A

Founder of Laberdolive, famous to be one of the pioneers of selling his Armagnac to top restaurants outside the region.

331
Q

Who is Yves Grassa?

A

Owner of Chateau de Tariquet, most important wine producer in Armagnac.

332
Q

Chateau de Briat owner

A

Baron Pichon Longueville

333
Q

What is a synonym to Baco Blanc?

334
Q

How many plates normally comprise Armagnac column still?

A

8-9 plates

335
Q

How alcoholic is the spirit that exits the column still?

A

52-60% abv

336
Q

What forest do oak staves of Armagnac mostly come from?

337
Q

What are the two most important oak forests of Armagnac?

A

Montluzun
Montguilhem

338
Q

Armagnac wine is normally distilled sur lie (T/F),

339
Q

It is illegal to add Sulphur to a fermented Armagnac wine (T/F)

340
Q

What is boisé?

A

A liquid of boiled oak chips

341
Q

Which Negociant is Armagnac-only largest producer?

A

Chateau de Laubade.

342
Q

Which Armagnac negociant always labels the domaine name (provider) and bottling date?

343
Q

With what grape is Darroze Armagnac normally dominated?

344
Q

Folle Blanche =

345
Q

For Armagnac, the continuous still used in Armagnac is a simpler version, predating _______________ model, and produces a more flavorful, less pure, and less alcoholic spirit than double distillation in a pot still.

A

Aeneas Coffey’s 1831

346
Q

The young Armagnac is aged in oak casks until it reaches its desired state, or bottled after 3 months in an inert container as _______________ AOC, a clear spirit that achieved appellation status in 2005.

A

Blanche Armagnac AOC

347
Q

A mixture of distilled water and Armagnac (_________) is added to the blend prior to bottling, to achieve the appropriate strength of spirit—a minimum _____% abv.

A

petites eaux; minimum 40% abv.

348
Q

Who are some notable producers in Armagnac?

A

Larressingle and Château Laubade are two prominent producers, with the latter concentrating on vintage releases.

349
Q

The German distiller ________ produces Weinbraund (German brandy) in a Charentais pot still, using base wine produced from _______ grapes.

A

Asbach; Cognac grapes

350
Q

Spain has an important tradition of brandy production, predating that of Cognac, in ___________.

A

Andalucía

351
Q

____________ is a protected designation for brandies produced in the region of sherry and aged in a similar solera method.

A

Brandy de Jerez

352
Q

Brandy de Jerez is distilled in copper stills (alquitaras) from wines based on ________ and ________ grapes.

A

Airén and Palomino grapes

353
Q

Copper stills in Jerez are known as what?

A

alquitaras

354
Q

What type of casks are used for Brandy de Jerez?

A

Used American oak sherry casks comprise the solera, which allows Brandy de Jerez producers to achieve excellent consistency year after year.

355
Q

Brandy de Jerez labeled Solera will have been aged for ______ on average

A

one year on average

356
Q

Brandy de Jerez Solera Reserva brandies age for an average _______ years

A

three years

357
Q

Brandy de Jerez labeled Solera Gran Reserva must be aged for an average _________.

358
Q

Many of the region’s most notable sherry producers also make Brandy de Jerez, including ____________, ___________, and ___________.

A

Domecq,

Emilio Lustau,

Osborne

359
Q

Lighter brandies are produced in Catalonia, from producers such as ____________.

A

Miguel Torres

360
Q

Portugal produces brandies called ______________

A

aguardente

361
Q

The Italian producer _________ makes Cognac-style brandies from Trebbiano grapes—the Italian synonym for Ugni Blanc.

A

Buton
Vecchia Romana brand

362
Q

Californian brandies, made from 100% Californian grapes, have historically been of lesser quality, but newer entries from producers like ____________, an artisan producer in Ukiah, are generating great praise.

A

Germain-Robin; Ukiah

363
Q

_________, a brandy produced in Chile and Peru, is not typically aged in wood and is experiencing resurgent popularity in the US as the base of the Pisco Sour cocktail.

364
Q

A distilled spirit made from pomace is known as what in Italy?

365
Q

A distilled spirit made from pomace is known as what in Portugal?

366
Q

The Italian grappa long suffered a reputation of lower quality—often likened to jet fuel in character and strength. Today, happily, many quality grappas are produced throughout Italy, particularly in regions associated with fine wine. Who are two producers that changed this image?

A

Jacopo Poli and Giannola Nonino

367
Q

The first to distill a single varietal—Picolit—for grappa, produce refined and aromatic examples.

A

Giannola Nonino

368
Q

Most grappa is clear in color; however, some wood-aged examples may be found. What would these wood aged examples be labeled as?

A

labeled riserva,

stravecchia,

vecchia or invecchiata.

369
Q

Is it possible to aromatize grappa?

A

Yes, grappa may be aromatized, with the addition of herbal, spice, or fruit flavor.

370
Q

What is the oldest known eau de vie in France?

A

Just recently, documents were discovered showing that distillation took place in the Armagnac region more than 700 years ago, making it the oldest known eau de vie in France.

371
Q

The ________-Armagnac (literally Low-Armagnac, a reference to its altitude rather than its quality) is the westernmost region, and is located principally in the Landes department.

A

Bas-Armagnac

372
Q

The __________, located further east, sees a slight rise in altitude as well as a shift from sand to clay and limestone. With additional nutrients and better water retention, the appellation has soil much better adapted to the production of quality wine.

What appellation in Armagnac is this?

A

Ténarèze

373
Q

It is the largest appellation in Armagnac, yet very few vines remain. Most farmers prefer to cover their flat, limestone parcels with wheat, soybeans, irrigated corn or whatever other crop the government is willing to subsidize.

What appellation in Armagnac is this?

A

Haut-Armagnac

374
Q

What is alambic Armagnacais?

A

continuous single column still
17 plates

375
Q

What is the distillation strength of Armagnac?

A

65-72% abv

376
Q

Blanche age statement?

A

Rested for 3 months

377
Q

Hors d’Age age statement?

A

Youngest spirit is 10 years old

378
Q

Vintage

A

All from stated year and min 10 years old

379
Q

Which cru has majority of plantings?

A

Bas Armagnac

380
Q

Which cru is second most planted?

381
Q

Which cru has small production?

A

Haut Armagnac

382
Q

How many producers use double pot still?

A

3 producers:
Janneau
Samalens
Delord

383
Q

What local oak is used for Armagnac?

A

Monlezun black oak
aromatic quality

384
Q

What is commercial oak used for Armagnac?

A

limousin and troncais

385
Q

Other maturation vessel used for Armagnac?

A

Glass demijohns

386
Q

On what date post-harvest (by law) must distillation occur?

A

March 31 following harvest

387
Q

What is the meaning of VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale, Reserve?

A

The youngest spirit in the blend is at least four years old.

388
Q

What does it mean if Napoleon, XO (Extra Old), Extra, Hors d’Age is on the label?

A

at least ten years old.

389
Q

(French) Hors d’Age, XO (Extra Old)

A

The youngest eau-de-vie in the blend is at least ten years old

390
Q

Chateau du Tariquet

A

Bas Armagnac

391
Q

Delord

A

Bas Armagnac

392
Q

Castarede

A

Bas Armagnac

393
Q

Dartigalongue

A

Bas Armagnac

394
Q

The oldest house in Bas Armagnac

A

Dartigalongue
1838

395
Q

Baron de Sigognac

A

Bas Armagnac

396
Q

How many grape varieties in Armagnac?

397
Q

boulbenes soil

A

small pieces of limestone

398
Q

sables fauves

A

iron-rich sand

399
Q

Armagnac house owned by Pichon Longueville

A

Chateau de Briat

400
Q

sable fauves

A

sandy loam

401
Q

boulbéne

A

loamy gravel

402
Q

Who produces single-variety Folle Blanche

A

Domaine du Tariquet

403
Q

Name the three appellations for Calvados

A

Calvados Pays d’Auge, Calvados Domfromtais, and Calvados

404
Q

What is perry?

A

Pear cider. Used with apples in Calvados production

405
Q

What is the region of Calvados named for?

A

the Spanish galleon El Calvador, which sank along the rocky coast of Normandy

406
Q

What is the minimum aging requirement for Calvados AOC?

A

minimum 2 years, but 3 years for Calvados Domfrontais

407
Q

The traditional still for Calvados is?

A

copper pot still, though Calvados Domfrontais must be distilled in a continuous still

408
Q

What is the maximum percentage of pear allowed in the cidre for Calvados Pays d’Auge?

409
Q

Which Calvados AOC is considered the best?

A

Calvados Pays d’Auge

410
Q

Describe the utilization of pear in Calvados, Calvados Domfrontais, and Calvados Pays d’Auge

A

no restriction for Calvados AOC, Calvados Domfrontais requires a minimum 30% pear, and Calvados Pays d’Auge limits pear to a maximum of 30%

411
Q

“Fine”, three stars, three pommes, or VS on a Calvados label indicates what?

A

a minimum of two years aging from July 1 after harvest.

412
Q

“Vieux” or “Reserve” on a Calvados label indicates what?

A

a minimum of three years aging from July 1 after harvest.

413
Q

VSOP or “Vieilles Reserve” on a Calvados label indicates what?

A

a minimum of four years aging from July 1 after harvest.

414
Q

XO, Napoleon, Hors d’Age, or Extra indicate what on a Calvados label?

A

a minimum six years of aging from July 1 after harvest.

415
Q

A Calvados aged two years from July 1 after harvest would have what age designation?

A

Fine, three stars, three pommes, or VS.

416
Q

A Calvados aged three years from July 1 after harvest would have what age designation?

A

“Vieux” or “Reserve”

417
Q

A Calvados aged four years from July 1 after harvest would have what age designation?

A

VSOP or “Vieilles Reserve”

418
Q

A Calvados aged six years from July 1 after harvest would have what age designation?

A

XO, Napoleon, Hors d’Age, or Extra

419
Q

Under Calvados AOP, what must the mix of apple varieties be in the orchard?

A

It must consist of 70% bitter, or phenolic, varieties, and 15% acidic varieties. 20% must be local phenolic varieties.

420
Q

Are pasteurization, chaptalization, carbonation, or acidification allowed for Calvados AOP?

A

No, all are forbidden.

421
Q

The apple/pear mash can be watered after the first pressing to extract more sugar, what is this process called?

A

The remiage.

422
Q

What designation is available to Calvados produced on the same farm as the orchard?

A

Production Fermiere.

423
Q

Is irrigation allowed for Calvados?

424
Q

What percentage of the Calvados Domfrontais orchard must be planted to pear?

A

The orchard must be 15% pear trees, set to increase to 20% in 2016.

425
Q

What is the haut tige training system?

A

It is the high stem method of pruning trees, with the branches 1.6 meters off the ground for apple trees, 1.8 meters off the ground for pear trees.

426
Q

What is the en basse tige system?

A

The low stem method of training trees, with the branches below 1.6 or 1.8 meters.

427
Q

What is the training system required for Calvados Domfrontais AOP?

A

A minimum of 80% of the orchard must be trained to the haut tige system, with 50% of the must produced from haut tige trained trees.

428
Q

What is the minimum age for the trees under Calvados Domfrontais AOP?

A

Haut Tige trees must be at least 7 years of age, and en basse tige trees must be at least three years of age.

429
Q

For the Calvados AOPs, what is the maximum planting density for haut tige trained apple trees?

A

250 trees per hectare if planted after 1997.

430
Q

For the Calvados AOPs, what is the maximum planting density for haut tige trained pear trees?

A

150 trees per hectare if planted after 1997.

431
Q

For the Calvados AOPs, what is the maximum planting density for all trees trained en basse tige?

A

1,000 trees per hectare if planted after 1997.

432
Q

What is the training system required for Calvados Pays d’Auge AOP?

A

A minimum of 10% of the orchard must be planted in haut tige trees, with at least 50% of the must coming from haut tige trained trees.

433
Q

Brandy is defined by the EU as a distillation of wine—not pomace—with a minimum abv of ______% and a minimum oak aging period of ________.

A

36% and a minimum oak aging period of six months.

434
Q

In descending order of quality, the six defined regions of Cognac production are what?

A

Grande Champagne,
Petite Champagne,
Borderies,
Fins Bois,
Bons Bois,
Bois Ordinaires (Bois à Terroirs).<br></br><img></img>

435
Q

Cognac is distilled from low alcohol, acidic base wine produced primarily from ____________, which accounts for nearly _______% of the vineyard acreage in the appellation.

A

Ugni Blanc (St. Émilion); 98%

436
Q

How many times is Cognac distilled and in what type of still?

A

Cognac is distilled twice in a copper Charentais pot still

437
Q

For Cognac, the first distillation produces a spirit of _______% alcohol called the ___________.

A

28-32%; brouillis

438
Q

The second distillation, or___________, is divided into several parts: the tête (heads), coeur (heart), secondes (second cuts) and queue (tails).

A

bonne chauffe

439
Q

VS / ***

A

de Luxe / Grand Choix / Surchoix: min. 2 years old

440
Q

“Supérieur” for Cognac means what?

A

min. 3 years old

441
Q

VO / VSOP / Réserve means what for Cognac?

A

min. 4 years old

442
Q

VVSOP / Grande Réserve means what for Cognac?

A

min. 5 years old

443
Q

“Fine Champagne” means what in Cognac?

A

min. 50% eaux-de-vie sourced from Grande Champagne, with the remainder sourced from Petite Champagne

444
Q

Guidelines for labeling a Cognac by subzone?

A

if labeled by a subzone of production (i.e. “Grande Champagne”), 100% of the eaux-de-vie must originate in the stated subzone

445
Q

What does a vintage indicate on a bottle of Cognac?

A

if a Cognac carries a vintage date, the vintage indicates year of harvest, not year of distillation

446
Q

What is the soil like in “Fins Bois”?

A

“groies” (hard red limestone) and clay

447
Q

Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires are dominated by what soil?

448
Q

For “XO” (Extra Old), the minimum requirement will raise to ______ years in ________ (raised from an original deadline of 2016 in order to ensure stocks remained consistent).

A

ten years; 2018

449
Q

Cognac may be labeled under an individual region, such as Grande Champagne, provided _____% of the eau-de-vie originated in the named area.

450
Q

Today there are approximately how many hectares in production for Cognac?

451
Q

What is the difference in the size of a hectare vs the size of an acre?

A

A hectare is about the size of 1 1/2 football fields, an acre is about 1/2 the size of a football field.

452
Q

What are the four major houses of cognac?

A

Remy Martin, Hennessy, Courvosier and Martell

453
Q

By law, how many grape varieties are allowed in Cognac?

A

6 different grape varieties are allowed

454
Q

This grape variety accounts for 98% of plantings for Cognac so most Cognac is made from this grape variety:

A

Ugni Blanc (Known as Trebbiano in Italy)

455
Q

Name 6 Cognac Crus

A

Grande Champagne,Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires

456
Q

How long is maturation?

A

Must be matured in oak containers for at least 2 years.

457
Q

What are the types of wood used for maturation?

A

Limousin
and Troncais

458
Q

Define Barrel Rotation

A

New spirit is put in new barrel for 6 months and then transferred to older barrels.

459
Q

What is the importance of Warehouse location?

A

Different levels of humidity will affect maturation

460
Q

(French) VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale)

A

-The youngest spirit in the blend is at least four years old

461
Q

(French) Napoleon

A

The youngest spirit in the blend is at least six years old

462
Q

(French) Hors d’Age, XO (Extra Old)

A

The youngest eau-de-vie in the blend is at least ten years old

463
Q

Age indicatedVintages

A

The youngest spirit in the blend is the age stated on the label

464
Q

Vintages

A

All spirits must come from the stated year and must be at least ten years old.

465
Q

How are grapes harvested in Cognac?

A

Mechanically

466
Q

Age indicatedVintages

A

The youngest spirit in the blend is the age stated on the label

467
Q

second distillation product

A

can be no stronger than 73.7 % abv

468
Q

what is the design of the still known as Ciganc

A

Charentais

469
Q

how must congac still be made

A

copper
directly heated
worm tub condenser
first distillation stills limited to 140hL
second distillation stills limited to 30hL but can’t be filled with more than 25hL

470
Q

use of lees in Cognac the two methods

A

Martell method- remove all lees before distillation
Remy method - distill wine with Lees

471
Q

how does Hennessey use the heads and tails

A

split the heads and tails between the wine and bouillis

472
Q

cognac common barrel size

473
Q

two types of wood used for cognac

A

q. robur
q.sessiliflora

474
Q

cognac 6 permitted grapes

A

ugni Blanc
colombard
folle Blanche
semillion
montils
folignan

475
Q

what other than water is used to reach cognac bottling strength

A

petite eaux or faibles

these are low strength blend of water and cognac specially made for this

476
Q

When was Cognac first delimited?

A

1909 (5/1)

477
Q

When was Cognac given AOC status?

478
Q

When was the AOC for Cognac finalized?

479
Q

What is the BNIC?

A

Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac

480
Q

What is the main river in Cognac?

481
Q

List Cognac departments
4

A

Charente-Maritime
Charente
Deux-Sèvres
Dordogne

482
Q

What is the smallest district of Cognac?

483
Q

Fins Bois soils

A

“groies” (hard red limestone) and clay

484
Q

Define Groies

A

Hard red limestone soil found in Fins Bois

485
Q

Grande Champagne soils

A

Limestone and soft chalk

486
Q

What is the most common vine training in Cognac?

A

Double Guyot

487
Q

Ugni blanc accounts for what percentage of the plantings in Cognac?

488
Q

List Cognac grapes
6 +3

A

Ugni Blanc - Colombard - Folle Blanche - Sémillon - Montils - Folignan (Folle Blanc x Ugni Blanc - max. 10%) - Three permitted through 2020 [Jurançon Blanc (max. 10%) - Meslier St. François (max. 10%) - Sélect (max. 10%)]

489
Q

What is the alcohol requirement for the base wines for Cognac?

490
Q

May the base wines for Cognac be sulphured?

491
Q

Is chaptalization allowed in Cognac?

492
Q

When must the distillation of a Cognac harvest be completed?

A

By 3/31 following harvest

493
Q

Define Paradis

A

The inner sanctum of Cognac aging cellars where the oldest Cognac reserves are kept

494
Q

What is the name of the mold on the cellar walls of the Cognac houses?

A

torula cognaciensis

495
Q

Cognac cask-size range

A

270L - 450L

496
Q

Define Reduction as it pertains to Cognac

A

Lowering the abv of Cognac with the addition of water

497
Q

What is the minimum age for marketable Cognac?

A

Two years from the end of the distillation

498
Q

Is vintage Cognac allowed?

A

Yes - since 1988 vintage cognac could be bottled in France. Early landed cognac could be bottled as vintage in England earlier. Indicates year of harvest, not distillation

499
Q

Early-landed Cognac

A

a young vintage Cognac traditionally aged in barrel in Bristol, England. The cool cellars of Bristol result in a slower, gentler maturing process. The final product is a pale, fragrant and delicate style of Cognac. Hine is noted producer.

500
Q

Cognac - VS - Min. Age

A

2 years AKA *** - de Luxe - Grand Choix - Surchoix

501
Q

Cognac - *** - Min. Age

A

2 years AKA VS - de Luxe - Grand Choix - Surchoix

502
Q

Cognac - de Luxe - Min. Age

A

2 years AKA VS - *** - Grand Choix - Surchoix

503
Q

Cognac - Grand Choix - Min. Age

A

2 years AKA VS - *** - de Luxe - Surchoix

504
Q

Cognac - Surchoix - Min. Age

A

2 years AKA VS - *** - de Luxe - Grand Choix

505
Q

Cognac - Supérieur - Min. Age

506
Q

Cognac - VO - Min. Age

A

4 Years AKA VSOP

507
Q

Cognac - VSOP - Min. Age

A

4 Years AKA VO

508
Q

Cognac - VVSOP - Min. Age

A

5 Years AKA Grande Réserve

509
Q

Cognac - Grande Réserve - Min. Age

A

5 Years AKA VVSOP

510
Q

Cognac - XO - Min. Age

A

10 Years AKA XO - Napoléon - Extra - Royal - Très Vieux - Vieille Réserve

511
Q

Cognac - Napoléon - Min. Age

A

6 Years AKA XO - Napoléon - Extra - Royal - Très Vieux - Vieille Réserve

512
Q

Cognac - Extra - Min. Age

A

6 Years AKA XO - Napoléon - Extra - Royal - Très Vieux - Vieille Réserve

513
Q

Cognac - Royal - Min. Age

A

6 Years AKA XO - Napoléon - Extra - Royal - Très Vieux - Vieille Réserve

514
Q

Cognac - Très Vieux - Min. Age

A

6 Years AKA XO - Napoléon - Extra - Royal - Très Vieux - Vieille Réserve

515
Q

Cognac - Vieille Réserve - Min. Age

A

6 Years AKA XO - Napoléon - Extra - Royal - Très Vieux - Vieille Réserve

516
Q

Name a producer of Cognac sourced from Ré

517
Q

Who produces Louis XIII Cognac?

A

Remy Martin

518
Q

Adrien Camut

A

Calvados producer

519
Q

Ragnaud- Sabourin

A

Cognac Producer

520
Q

What does brandewijn mean?

A

Burned wine.

521
Q

Name three brandy based cocktails

A

Alexander
Sidecar
Champagne cocktail

522
Q

What is the Martel method? Remy method?

A

Removal of all lees.

Distill all wine with lees.

523
Q

Where do the barrels come from that are used to age Cognac?

A

Limousin (robur. more open grained and tannic)

Troncais (sessilifolora, tighter and more aromatic)

524
Q

What is another name for high quality French brandy from outside of Cognac and Armagnac?

A

Fine (de Bourdeaux, Bourgogne, la Marne)

525
Q

What is Esprit de Cognac?

A

AOP for Cognac
triple distilled
high ABV (80-85%)

used for the addition to sparkling wines
to increase the final alcohol content.

526
Q

What are the planting density and spacing requirements in Cognac?

A

2200 vines/ha
3.5 m between rows

527
Q

What are the yield limits of Cognac?

A

16 hL/hA of pure alcohol

528
Q

What is groies?

A

Hard red limestone found in Fins Bois.

529
Q

What is the primary soil type of Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires?

530
Q

What does “Fine” on a bottle labeled Grand Fine Champagne or Petite Fine Champagne indicate?

A

Provides no additional information.

531
Q

What happened in 1967 and 1988 in regard to Cognac?

A

Vintage cognac was disallowed in 1967 and reallowed in 1988.

532
Q

Folignan parents

A

Folle Blanche x Ugni Blanc

533
Q

XXO

534
Q

Ugni Blanc synonym in Cognac

A

St. Émilion

535
Q

Грибок на стенах

536
Q

Maximum alcohol after second distillation

537
Q

Fernet Branca

A

Herbs, Roots, Spices (Italy)

538
Q

Averna

A

Herbs, Roots, Citrus (Italy)

539
Q

Ramazzotti

A

Roots, Herbs, Orange Peel, Anise (Italy)

540
Q

Cynar

A

Artichoke (Italy)

541
Q

Campari

A

Herbs, Quinine, Rhubarb, Orange (Italy)

542
Q

Aperol

A

Orange, Gentian, Rhubarb (Italy)

543
Q

Amer Picon

A

Orange & Gentian (France)

544
Q

Suze

A

Gentian Root & Herbs (France)

545
Q

Boonekamp

A

Herbs, Roots, & Spices (Germany)

546
Q

Unicum (Zwack)

A

Herbs & Spices (Hungary)

547
Q

Jägermeister

A

Herbs, Spices & Fruits (Germany)

548
Q

Cointreau

A

Orange (France)

549
Q

Curaçao

A

Laraha Citrus (Netherlands (Antilles))

550
Q

Grand Marnier

A

Orange (Cognac base) (France)

551
Q

Van Der Hume

A

Tangerine (South Africa)

552
Q

Maraschino

A

Cherry (Croatia)

553
Q

Chambord

A

Black Raspberry (France)

554
Q

Crème de Cassis

A

Blackcurrant (France)

555
Q

Cherry Heering

A

Cherry (Denmark)

556
Q

Pisang Ambon

A

Banana (Netherlands)

557
Q

Midori

A

Melon (Japan)

558
Q

Tamara

A

Dates (Israel)

559
Q

Malibu

A

Coconut (rum base) (Barbados)

560
Q

Sloe Gin

A

Sloe berries (sweetened gin base) (England)

561
Q

Advocaat

A

Sweetened Egg (Holland)

562
Q

Bailey’s

A

Cream & Chocolate (Ireland)

563
Q

Amarula

A

Cream & Marula fruit (South Africa)

564
Q

Tia Maria

A

Coffee (rum base) (Jamaica)

565
Q

Kahlúa

A

Coffee (rum base) (Mexico)

566
Q

Godiva

A

Chocolate (Belgium)

567
Q

Frangelico

A

Hazelnut (Italy)

568
Q

Amaretto

A

Apricot and Almond (Italy)

569
Q

Southern Comfort

A

Peach, Orange & Spice (American Whiskey (neutral))

570
Q

Drambuie

A

Heather Honey & Herbs (Scotch Whisky)

571
Q

Glen Mist

A

Heather Honey & Herbs (Scotch Whisky)

572
Q

Glayva

A

Honey, Tangerine & Spices (Scotch Whisky)

573
Q

Irish Mist

A

Honey & Herbs (Irish Whiskey)

574
Q

Pernod

A

Anise (France)

575
Q

Ricard

A

Anise (France)

576
Q

Pastis 51

A

Anise (France)

577
Q

Ouzo

A

Anise (Greece)

578
Q

Sambuca

A

Anise & Elderberry (Italy)

579
Q

Galliano

A

Anise, Herbs, Vanilla (Italy)

580
Q

Licor 43

A

Vanilla, Herbs, Spice (Spain)

581
Q

Kümmel

A

Caraway (Denmark)

582
Q

Bénédictine

A

Herbs & Spices (France)

583
Q

Chartreuse (Green or Yellow)

A

Herbs, Plants, Roots, & Spices (France) - Yellow (80 proof) Green (110 proof)

584
Q

B & B

A

blended Bénédictine and Brandy (France (the cocktail originated in New York))

585
Q

Strega

A

Saffron, Herbs, Spices (Italy)

586
Q

St. Germain

A

Elderflower (France)

587
Q

Krupnik

A

Honey (Poland)

588
Q

Nocino

A

Green Walnuts (Italy)

589
Q

Sabra

A

Chocolate and Orange (Israel)

590
Q

Patxaran

A

Sloe berries
Терновый ликёр

591
Q

What kind of barrels are used in rum production?

A

American Oak from Bourbon industry.
Rhum agricole uses ex cognac barrels from french oak.

592
Q

What are the different styles of rum?

A

White - clear and colorless (mostly light marks)

Golden - aka amber, oak aged

Dark - older, darker (mostly heavy marks)

Spiced - golden rums flavored with spice.

593
Q

What is Navy rum?

A

Sub category of dark rum that was given to British sailors until Aug 1, 1970.

It is a light columns still rum blended with sweet Demerara rum and small amounts of Jamaican potstill Weddernborn.

594
Q

What is El Dorado?

A

A Guyanese Rum brand.

595
Q

Which company produces the largest range of marks in the world?

A

Demerara Distillers Ltd. (all from Diamond distillery).

596
Q

What style of rum is produced in Guyana?

A

Demerara - molasses rum which is deep and powerful with aromas of black banana and overripe fruit.

597
Q

Where is the diamond distillery?

A

Guyana, owned by Demerara Distillers Ltd.

598
Q

Rum producing Caribbean island with the greatest breadth of styles?

599
Q

What is the still of choice for Jamaican rum?

A

Pot still.

600
Q

What is Wray and Nephew?

A

Jamaica’s largest pot still producer.
Owns Appleton estate distillery.

601
Q

What are the different styles of Jamaican rum?

A

Common Cleans - delicate and slightly floral

Plummers - light tropical fruits

Wedderburn - fuller, deeper fruit

Continental Flavored - very pungeant

602
Q

What is bagasse?

A

Dry fibers produced from crushing sugar cane. It is recycled and used as fuel at the distillery.

603
Q

Which country is the world’s largest producer of sugarcane?

604
Q

What are the two largest produced categories of spirits?

A

Soju/Shochu and Cachaca

605
Q

What are the “Big Five” in Cachaca producers? Name one.

A

5 company’s that produce 95% of Cachaca:
51
Pitu
Ypioca
Tatuzinho
Velho Barreiro

606
Q

What is Cachaca classified as under law?

A

Cane Brandy

607
Q

What is Cachaca’s raw material?

A

Cane Juice.

608
Q

Is caramel allowed in Cachaca?

609
Q

What is a Caipirinha?

A

A brazilian cocktail made from:
Cachaca
sugar
lime

610
Q

What is Mount Gay?

A

Barbados Light style Rum

611
Q

What is Saccharum Officinarum and
Saccharum Spontaneum?

A

Sugarcane species used in Martinique.

612
Q

What are the alcohol requirements of Martinique AOC?

A

fermented sugarcane juice 3.5-7.5%
off still at 65-75%
40% in bottle

613
Q

What additives are allowed for Martinique AOC?

A

Before bottling
Sugar, Caramel, Oak Chip
Distilled, de-mineralized water

614
Q

What is the minimum aging for a Martinique rhum labeled Blanc?

A

8 weeks in tank

615
Q

What is the minimum aging for a Martinique rhum labeled eleves sous bois?

A

Min 12 months in oak

616
Q

What is the minimum aging for a Martinique rhum labeled Ambre? aka?

A

18 mo
Rhum Paille

617
Q

What is the minimum aging for a Martinique rhum labeled Vieux? aka?

A

3 y in oak less than 650L

Hors d’Age

618
Q

What does VO, VSOP, XO mean on a bottle of rhum from Martinique AOC?

A

Vieux Rhum further categorized as:
VO - 3y in barrel
VSOP - 4y in barrel
XO - 6y in barrel

619
Q

Hoppers

A

Gin
Russia
Simple

620
Q

135 east

621
Q

135 east

622
Q

Viejo de Caldas

A

Ron
Columbia

623
Q

Yu gin

624
Q

Non-alcohol gin

625
Q

Brenne

A

Whiskey from Cognac

626
Q

Old Hunters

A

Whiskey
Check republic

627
Q

Martinique AOC from?

628
Q

Nocheluna

A

Sotol from
Lenny Kravitz

629
Q

Производитель шотландского виски попал в Книгу рекордов Гиннесса за «Самое большое разнообразие “вкусовых компонентов” в своём виски»
односолодовый виски, который прошел через 33 бочки в ходе кропотливого процесса довыдержки.

A

Johnson Reserve Ascension

630
Q

Torabhaig

A

Isle of Skye

631
Q

Second distillery of the Isle of Skye

632
Q

When did US and Mexico sign agreement to allow bottling in US?

A

January 2006

633
Q

Ancnoc

A

Whisky
Scotland

634
Q

Napue

A

Gin Finlandia Kyro Distillery

635
Q

Citadelle

636
Q

Glen Scotia

A

Campbeltown

637
Q

Normindia

A

Gin France
Domaine du Coquerel

638
Q

Clynelish

639
Q

Four pillars

A

Gin
Australia

640
Q

Gin of Brad Pitt

641
Q

Balmenach

642
Q

Oban

643
Q

Handsa

A

Distillate
Estonia

644
Q

Triple distilled Scotch

A

Auchentoshan

645
Q

Какой из этих коньячных домов использует Eau de vie из всех 6 регионов Коньяка?

646
Q

Viru Valge

A

Vodka
Estonia

647
Q

Botran

A

Ron
Guatemala

648
Q

Принц Чарльз очень любит виски с этой дистиллерии и даже однажды топил на ней торфяную печь

649
Q

Какая страна на 1 месте в мире по объему производства виски:

650
Q

Фишкой” этого виски является использование диких дрожжей при его производстве

A

Glenmorangie Allta

651
Q

Plantation

A

Rum
Barbados

652
Q

Barbancourt

653
Q

At sea level, ethyl alcohol boils at approximately

A

78 degrees Celsius

654
Q

Chopin

A

potato vodka Poland

655
Q

Belvedere

A

vodka Poland

656
Q

Tito’s

A

vodka
Texas
100% corn

657
Q

Ketel One

A

vodka
Netherlands

658
Q

Категории коньяков

A

КВ - КВВК - КС - ОС
6 - 8 - 10 - 20

659
Q

Крепость для коньяков КВВК, КС, ОС

660
Q

Крепость для коньяков КВ

661
Q

awamori

A

An Okinawan style of shochu distilled from long grain indica rice.

662
Q

who developed the first gin known as genever in the 16th century

A

Sylvius de Bouve, a Dutch doctor

663
Q

oude (old);

A

traditional style of genever recipe incorporating a minimum 15% “malt wine”: a distillate of corn, rye, and wheat.

664
Q

a cleaner, more neutral genever with less malt wine is labeled

A

jonge (young)

665
Q

Corenwyn (corn wine)

A

cask-aged version of genever in which malt wine composes at least 51% of the distillate

666
Q

The first written proof of whisky production in Scotland dates to

667
Q

who distilled Kentucky’s first whiskey in 1789.

A

Rev. Elijah Craig

668
Q

Tennessee whiskey must be …

A

filtered with maple charcoal prior to aging and manufactured in the state of Tennessee.

669
Q

Sazerac

A

Rye whiskey

669
Q

Rittenhouse

A

Rye whiskey

670
Q

Scotch Whisky Regulations
year

671
Q

5 legal categories of Scotch:

A

single malt
single grain
blended malt
blended grain
blended Scotch whisky

672
Q

From _____onward, all single malt whiskies must be bottled in Scotland.

673
Q

Campbeltown distilleries:
3

A

Glen Scotia
Glengyle
Springbank

674
Q

the old term pure malt - a synonym for …

A

blended malt

675
Q

Highland
name 4 distilleries

A

Oban
Glenmorangie
Dalwhinnie
Dalmore

676
Q

Lowland
name 3 distilleries

A

Glenkinchie
Auchentoshan
Bladnoch

677
Q

Highland Park
where

A

the Isle of Orkney

678
Q

Speyside
name 3 distilleries

A

Glenlivet
Glenfiddich
Macallan

679
Q

Glenora Distillery

680
Q

Blanche Armagnac AOC, a clear spirit that achieved appellation status in …

680
Q

Boukha

A

fig eau-de-vie
Tunisia

681
Q

barack pálinka

A

apricot eau-de-vie
Hungary.

682
Q

4 major styles of rum:

A

light rum
dark rum
Demerara rum
rhum agricole

683
Q

Demerara rum is a light style unique to

684
Q

semicultivated and wild varieties of agave

A

arroqueño
tobalá
tepeztate
Agave karwinskii.

685
Q

Angostura bitters, produced from a base of …

A

rum in Trinidad

686
Q

Chinchón

A

anise-based spirit hailing from a namesake city located in the Community of Madrid.

687
Q

Grappa Giovane

A

<12 months

688
Q

Grappa Invecchiata (Aged)

689
Q

Grappa “Barricata” (aged in barrique casks)

A

12 months of aging of which at least 6 months in small casks named Barrique.

690
Q

Grappa Riserva o Stravecchia (Reserve or Very Old)

A

> 18 months

691
Q

Максимальная крепость для водок –

A

56%
для особых – 45%

692
Q

Cognac acreage

A

75-79000 ha

693
Q

Creme Liqueur must contain at least… of sugar per litre

694
Q

Minimum sugar content in liqueur

695
Q

Guignolet

A

French wild cherry liqueur.

Guignolet de Dijon.

696
Q

GI for French whisky
2

A

Whisky de Bretagne
Whisky d’Alsace

697
Q

styles of Irish whiskey

A

single malt
single pot still
single grain
blended whiskey

698
Q

Best sellers whisky

A

Jim Beam
Jack Daniel’s
Jameson
Crown Royal
Canadian Club

699
Q

Kakubin

A

Suntory Japanese whisky

700
Q

Evan Williams

A

American whiskey

701
Q

Cru of Cognac with the strongest sea influence

A

Bois a terroirs

702
Q

Cru of Armagnac with the high level of limestone called White Armagnac

A

Haut-Armagnac

703
Q

Продолжительность отдыха после купажа для ординарных коньяков составляет не менее

A

3х месяцев

704
Q

Продолжительность отдыха после купажа для марочных коньяков “КВ” и “КВВК”

A

не менее девяти месяцев

705
Q

Продолжительность отдыха после купажа для марочных коньяков “КС” и “ОС”

A

не менее двенадцати месяцев

706
Q

Single pot still whiskey

A

style of Irish whiskey made by single distillery from a mash bill of malted and unmalted barley distilled in a pot still

707
Q

Brennevin

A

Iceland’s signature distilled beverage.

708
Q

moutai

A

In China, moutai (also called maotai) is known as ‘the national liquor’. It is made from a grain called red sorghum at Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd, the country’s most famous distiller of baijiu (Chinese spirits).

709
Q

Damoiseau

A

Rum
Switzerland

710
Q

Ultramundo

711
Q

NETA

712
Q

Tosba

713
Q

Holmes Cay

A

Reunion island rum agricole

714
Q

La Maison and Velier

A

Rum Gayana

715
Q

Fontagard

A

Whisky
France, Cognac

716
Q

Кокуй

A

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