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Spirits and Liqueurs Flashcards

1
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Name 3 spirit categories that are considered ‘Clear’ spirits.

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  1. Vodka
  2. Gin
  3. Rum
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Name 2 agave-based spirits.

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  1. Tequila
  2. Mezcal
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Where can vodka be made?

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Anywhere in the world.

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Where can gin be made?

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Anywhere in the world.

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Where can rum be made?

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Anywhere, but traditionally the Caribbean.

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Where can Tequila be made?

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Jalisco, Mexico

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Where can Mezcal be made?

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Oaxaca, Mexico

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List 4 styles of rum.

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  1. Light
  2. Dark
  3. Aged
  4. Spiced
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List 2 styles of gin.

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  1. London Dry
  2. Old Tom
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10
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What is the aging requirement for Blanco Tequila?

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under 2 months

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What is the aging requirement for Reposado Tequila?

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2 months to 1 year in oak

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12
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What is the aging requirement for Añejo Tequila?

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1 year to 3 years in oak

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13
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What are the 3 styles of Mezcal?

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  1. Blanco (most common)
  2. Reposado
  3. Añejo
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What is the raw material used to make vodka?

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Commonly cereal grain but can be anything.

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15
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What is the raw material used to make rum?

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Sugarcane and Molasses

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16
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What is the raw material used to make gin?

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Neutral grain

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17
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What is the raw material used to make Tequila?

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Blue agave

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18
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What is the raw material used to make Mezcal?

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Agave (various varieties)

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What type of distillation is used to make vodka?

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Commonly continuous still

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20
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What type of distillation is used to make rum?

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Continuous or pot still

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21
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What type of distillation is used to make gin?

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Continuous

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What type of distillation is used to make Tequila?

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Continuous or pot still

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What type of distillation is used to make Mezcal?

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Continuous or pot still

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24
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How many times is vodka distilled?

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Multiple times in continuous still to remove any flavors.

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25
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What is gin typically flavored with?

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Botanicals and Juniper berries

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Why does Mezcal have a smoky character?

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The agave is cooked over fire in pits.

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27
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List 8 common vodkas.

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  1. Tito’s
  2. Absolut
  3. Smirnoff
  4. Stolichnaya
  5. Grey Goose
  6. Kettle One
  7. Cîroc
  8. Belvedere
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28
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List 7 common rums.

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  1. Myers’s
  2. Mount Gay
  3. Bacardi
  4. Captain Morgan (spiced)
  5. Diplomático
  6. Goslings
  7. Havana Club
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29
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List 6 common gins.

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  1. Tanqueray
  2. Bombay
  3. Nolet
  4. Beefeater
  5. Hendrick’s
  6. Sipsmith
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30
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List 8 common Tequilas.

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  1. Don Julio
  2. José Cuervo
  3. Patrón
  4. Herradura
  5. Sauza
  6. El Jimador
  7. 1800
  8. Hornitos
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31
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List 3 common Mezcals.

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  1. Bozal
  2. Del Maguey
  3. Wahaka
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32
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What are 5 common types of whisk(e)y?

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  1. Bourbon
  2. Tennessee
  3. Canadian Whisky
  4. Irish Whiskey
  5. Scotch Whisky
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33
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Where can Bourbon be made?

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USA

Most are made in Kentucky but not required.

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34
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Where can Tennessee whiskey be made?

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Tennessee, USA

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35
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Where can Canadian whisky be made?

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Canada

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36
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Where can Irish Whiskey be made?

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Ireland

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37
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Where can Scotch Whisky be made?

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Scotland

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38
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What are the 5 regions for Scotch Whisky?

Which one is the smokiest?

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  1. Highland
  2. Lowland
  3. Islay (Smokiest)
  4. Speyside
  5. Campbeltown
39
Q

Fill in the blank.

Canadian Whisky must spend a minimum of ____ years in oak.

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3

40
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Name the 2 overarching styles of Scotch Whisky.

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  1. Single Malt
  2. Blended
41
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What is Blended Malt Scotch Whisky?

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Produced from a blend of malt whiskies (can be from different distilleries).

42
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What is Single Malt Scotch Whisky?

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Distilled from malted barley in a pot still at a single distillery.

43
Q

Fill in the blank.

Bourbon must be ____% corn.

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51%

44
Q

Fill in the blank.

Tennessee Whiskey must be ____% corn.

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51%

45
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Canadian Whisky can be made from these 4 ingredients.

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  1. Corn
  2. Wheat
  3. Rye
  4. Barley
46
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Irish and Scotch Whisk(e)y must be made from this single ingredient.

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Barley

47
Q

What is the typical type of distillation for Canadian Whisky?

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Continuous

48
Q

Irish Whiskey is distilled:

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Three times in pot still.

49
Q

Scotch Whisky is distilled:

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Two times in pot still, but Lowlands is three times.

50
Q

Distinct to Bourbon is that it must be aged in:

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New, charred, American white oak.

51
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Distinct to Tennessee Whiskey is that it must be:

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Filtered through maple charcoal.

52
Q

What gives Scotch Whisky that smoky character?

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Peat fires that dry the barley.

53
Q

List 6 common Bourbons.

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  1. Jim Beam
  2. Maker’s Mark
  3. Wild Turkey
  4. Bulleit
  5. Buffalo Trace
  6. Woodford Reserve
54
Q

List 2 common Tennesee Whiskies.

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  1. Jack Daniels
  2. George Dickel
55
Q

List 3 common Canadian Whiskies.

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  1. Crown Royal
  2. Pike Creek
  3. Canadian Club
56
Q

List 4 common Irish Whiskies.

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  1. Jameson
  2. Tullamore Dew
  3. Bushmills
  4. Proper Twelve
57
Q

List 4 common Scotch Whiskies from Highland/Speyside.

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  1. The Glenlivet
  2. Macallan
  3. Singleton
  4. Glenmorangie
58
Q

List 2 common Scotch Whiskies from Lowland.

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  1. Glenkinchie
  2. Auchentoshan
59
Q

List 5 common Scotch Whiskies from Islay:

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  1. Lagavulin
  2. Laphroig
  3. Ardbeg
  4. Bowmore
  5. Caol Ila
60
Q

List 7 common Blended Scotch Whiskies.

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  1. Johnnie Walker
  2. Ballantine’s
  3. Chivas
  4. Grant’s
  5. Famous Grouse
  6. J&B
  7. Dewar’s
61
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What are 5 spirits categories of Brandy?

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  1. Cognac
  2. Armagnac
  3. Calvados
  4. Eaux de Vie de Fruits
  5. Pommace Brandy (Grappa, Marc)
62
Q

Where can Cognac be made?

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Cognac, France

63
Q

Where can Armagnac be made?

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Armagnac, France

64
Q

Where can Calvados be made?

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Calvados, France

65
Q

From which country are most Eaux de Vie de Fruits made?

A

France

66
Q

Grappa is best known to come from this country.

A

Italy

67
Q

Marc is best known from this country.

A

France

68
Q

What 2 subregions of Cognac do you need to know for the CMS 2 exam?

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  1. Grand Champagne
  2. Petite Champagne (Fine Champagne)
69
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What are the 3 regions of production in Armagnac?

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  1. Haut Armagnac
  2. Bas Armagnac
  3. Ténerèze
70
Q

Cognac and Armagnac VS/Three Star must be aged for a minimum of:

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2 years

71
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Cognac and Armagnac VSOP must be aged for a minimum of:

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4 years

72
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Cognac and Armagnac XO must be aged for a minimum of:

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10 years

73
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Calvados must be aged for a minimum of:

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2 years in oak

74
Q

Give 3 examples of Eaux de Vie de Fruits.

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  1. Framboise (raspberry)
  2. Kirsch (cherry)
  3. Poire William (pear)
75
Q

What is the main white grapes used to make Cognac?

A

Ugni Blanc

76
Q

What are the 4 main white grapes used to make Armagnac?

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  1. Ugni Blanc
  2. Folle Blanche
  3. Colombard
  4. Baco
77
Q

What 2 ingredients are permissible to make Calvados?

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  • Apples
  • Pears
78
Q

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

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Two times in a pot still.

79
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How many times is Armagnac distilled, and in what kind of still?

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One time in a unique continuous still.

80
Q

How many times is Calvados distilled, and in what kind of still?

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Usually two times in a pot still.

Some use a continuous still.

81
Q

Cognac, Armagnac, and Calvados are all typically aged in what vessel?

A

French oak

82
Q

How long are Eaux de Vie de Fruits and Pomace Brandies typically aged?

A

Generally there is no aging for these.

83
Q

List 4 commonly found Cognac producers.

A
  1. Hennessey
  2. Rémy Martin
  3. Courvoisier
  4. Martell
84
Q

List 3 commonly found Armagnac producers.

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  1. Larressingle
  2. Delord
  3. Montal
85
Q

List 6 common Nut & Herb liqueurs.

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  1. Benedictine
  2. B&B
  3. Pimm’s
  4. Chartreuse
  5. Crème de Menthe
  6. Frangelico
86
Q

List 4 common Anise liqueurs.

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  1. Anisette
  2. Galliano
  3. Ouzo
  4. Sambuca
87
Q

List 3 common orange-flavored liqueurs.

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  1. Triple Sec
  2. Cointreau
  3. Grand Marnier
88
Q

What is Amaretto made from?

A

Apricots

89
Q

What is Southern Comfort made from?

A

Peaches

90
Q

List a common Cream liqueur.

A

Baileys Irish Cream

91
Q

List 3 common whiskey cordials.

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  1. Drambuie
  2. Glayva
  3. Irish Mist
92
Q

What is the flavor of St. Germain?

A

Elderflower

93
Q

What is the flavor of Canton?

A

Ginger

94
Q

List 2 coffee-flavored cordials.

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  1. Kahlúa
  2. Tia Maria

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