spirits Flashcards
What is the Brouillis?
The first distillate in Cognac
What does Fine Champagne indicate on Cognac?
50% sourced from Grande Champagne and remainder from Petite Champagne
Where is Bacanora made?
Sonora in Mexico
What’s the difference between Pays d’Auge and Domfrontais?
Pays d’Auge has a maximum 30% perry, and Domfrontais has a minimum of 30% perry
What’s the difference between infusion and maceration?
Infusion is hotter and faster, and maceration is cooler and longer
What are the states of production for Mezcal?
Oaxaca, Durango, Guerrero, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas, Guanajato, Tamaulipas, and as of 2012 Michoacan
How many times is Cognac distilled? Armagnac?
2; 1 usually, but sometimes 2
Where is Kirsch de Fougerolles from?
Vosges and Haute Saone departmente
What defines the Grand and Petit Champagne regions of Cognac?
Soft chalk. The remainder of the regions have hard limestone, clay and sand
Name 5 Islay scotches
Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Port Ellen, Bowmore, Caol Ila, Kilchoman, Bunnahabain, Bruichladdich
Northernmost Distillery in Scotland?
Highland Park in the Orkney Islands
What is made in Chihuahua Coahuila
Sotol
What Agave are authorized for Mezcal?
30+; angustifolia, esperrima, weberi, patatorum, salmiano
What’s the difference between Marc and Fine?
marc is made from pommace, and fine from wine
What are the categories of scotch?
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Blended Grain Scotch Whisky and Blended Scotch Whisky
What grapes are permitted for Cognac?
Colombard, Folle Blanche, Ugni Blanc, Semillon, Montils
Regions of Scotch whisky
Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay, Campbeltown
What are the aging requirements of Calvados?
Fine/VS - 2, Vieux/Reserve - 3, VO/VSOP - 4, XO/Hors d’Age/Napoleon - 6
What are the subappellations of Cognac?
Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois, Bois Ordinaires
What is Bonne Chaffe?
the second distillate of spirit in the process of Cognac
What are the AOP of Calvados?
Calvados, Calvados Domfrontais, and Pays d’Auge
What is the fermented liquid destined for distillation called/
Wash
What is the boiling point of alcohol?
173F or 78C
Is coloring allowed to be added to Cognac?
Yes
What still is used to produce Armagnac?
A Column still/Alembic still/Continuous, or a pot still
Which agave is authorized for tequila?
Blue Weber Agave