Spirits & Liqueurs Flashcards by Antoine Fournier

What are the 3 spirit categories in the clear spirits general category?

Vodka
Rum
Gin

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Vodka. Region of origin

Anywhere in the world

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Vodka. Raw material

Commonly cereal grain but can be anything

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Vodka. Type of distillation

Commonly continuous still

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Vodka. Distinct process

Multiple times in continuous still to remove any flavors

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Vodka. 8 producers

Tito’s
Absolut
Smirnoff
Stolichnaya
Grey Goose
Kettle One
Cîroc
Belvedere

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Rum. Region of origin

Can be anywhere but traditionally Caribbean

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Rum. Styles/Age Requirements

Light, Dark, Aged, Spiced

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Rum. Raw material

Sugarcane and Molasses

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Rum. Type of distillation

Continuous or pot still

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Rum. 7 producers

Myers’s
Mount Gay
Bacardi
Captain Morgan
Diplomático
Goslings
Havana Club

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Gin. Region of origin

Anywhere in the world

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Gin. Styles/Age Requirements

London Dry

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Gin. Difference between a London Dry gin and a regular gin

While regular gins are often sweetened after distillation (with sugar or syrup), London dry gins are not sweetened at all—a feature that gives them a less syrupy taste and more of an herbal bite.

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Gin. Raw Material

Neutral Grain

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Gin. Type of distillation

Continuous

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Gin. Distinct process

Flavored with botanicals and Juniper berries.

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Gin. 6 producers

Tanqueray
Bombay
Nolet
Beefeater
Hendrick’s
Sipsmith

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What are the 2 spirit categories in the agave-based spirits general category?

Tequila
Mezcal

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Tequila. Region Of Origin

Jalisco, Mexico

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Tequila. Styles/Age Requirements

Blanco: under 2 months
Reposado: 2 months to 1 year in oak
Añejo: 1 year to 3 years in oak

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Tequila. Raw Material

Blue Agave

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Tequila. Type of distillation

Continuous or pot still

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Tequila. 8 Producers

Don Julio
Jose Cuervo
Patron
Herradura
Sauza
El Jimador
1800
Hornitos

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Mezcal. Region Of Origin

Oaxaca, Mexico

Mezcal. Styles/Age Requirements

Blanco (most common) Reposado Añejo

Mezcal. Raw Material

Agave (many varieties)

Mezcal. Type of distillation

Continuous or pot still

Mezcal. Distinct process

Agave cooked over fire in pits gives a smoky character.

Mezcal. 3 Producers

Bozal Del Maguey Wahaka

What are the 5 spirit categories in the whisk(e)y spirits general category?

Bourbon Tennessee Canadian Whisky Irish Whiskey Scotch Whisky.

Bourbon. Region

USA (Most are made in Kentucky but not required)

Bourbon. Raw Material

51% Corn

Bourbon. Distinct process

New, charred, American white oak age

Bourbon. 6 Producers

Jim Beam Maker's Mark Wild Turkey Bulleit Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve

Tennessee. Region

Tennessee, USA

Tennessee. Raw Material

51% Corn

Tennessee. Distinct process

Filtered through maple charcoal

Tennessee. 2 Producers

Jack Daniels George Dickel

Canadian Whisky. Region

Canada

Canadian Whisky. Styles/Age Requirements

Min 3 years in oak

Canadian Whisky. Raw Material

Corn, wheat, rye, or barley

Canadian Whisky. Type of distillation

Typically continuous

Canadian Whisky. 3 Producers

Crown Royal Pike Creek Canadian Club

Irish Whiskey. Region

Ireland

Irish Whiskey. Raw Material

Barley

Irish Whiskey. Type of distillation

Three times in pot still

Irish Whiskey. 4 Producers

Jameson Tullamore Dew Bushmills Proper Twelve

Scotch Whisky. Region

Scotland

Scotch Whisky. Subregions +1*

Highland Lowland Islay Speyside Campbeltown *Blended Scotch

Scotch Whisky. Styles/Age Requirements

Single Malt Blended

Scotch Whisky + Blended Scotch. Raw Material

Barley

Single Malt/Blended Scotch Whisky form a single subregion. Type of distillation

Two times in pot still, Lowlands is three times

Blended Scotch Whisky. Type of distillation

Three times in pot still

Single Malt/Blended Scotch Whisky form a single subregion. Distinct process

Peat fires dry the barley giving a smoky character

4 Highland/Speyside Scotch Whisky Producers

The Glenlivet Macallan Singleton Glenmorangie

2 Lowland Scotch Whisky Producers

Glenkinchie Auchentoshan

5 Islay Scotch Whisky Producers

Lagavulin Laphroig Ardbeg Bowmore Caol Ila

7 Blended Scotch Whisky Producers

Johnnie Walker Ballantine's Chivas Grant's Famous Grouse J&B Dewar's

What are the 5 spirit categories in the brandy spirits general category?

Cognac Armagnac Calvados Eaux de Vie de Fruits Pomace Brandy

Cognac. Region/Country

Cognac / France

Cognac. Subregions

Grand Champagne Petite Champagne (Fine Champagne)

Cognac. Styles/Age Requirements

VS/Three Star: 2 years VSOP: 4 years XO: 10 years

Cognac. Raw Material

White Grapes: mainly Ugni Blanc

Cognac. Type of distillation

Two times in a pot still

Cognac. Distinct process

Aged in French oak

Cognac. 4 Producers

Hennessey Rémy Martin Courvoisier Martell

Armagnac. Region/Country

Armagnac / France

Armagnac. Subregions

Haut Armagnac Bas Armagnac Ténerèze

Armagnac. Styles/Age Requirements

VS/Three Star: 2 years VSOP: 4 years XO: 10 years

Armagnac. Raw Material

White Grapes: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Baco

Armagnac. Type of distillation

One time in a unique continuous still

Armagnac. Distinct process

Aged in French oak

Armagnac. 3 Producers

Larressingle Delord Montal

Calvados. Region/Country

Calvados / France

Calvados. Styles/Age Requirements

Min 2 years in oak

Calvados. Raw Material

Apples, Pears

Calvados. Type of distillation

Two times in a pot still. Some use continuous.

Calvados. Distinct process

Aged in French oak

Eaux de Vie de Fruits. Region/Country

France

Eaux de Vie de Fruits. Styles/Age Requirements

Framboise Kirsch Poire William

Eaux de Vie de Fruits. Raw Material

Raspberry Cherry Pear

Eaux de Vie de Fruits. Distinct process

Generally no aging

Pomace Brandy. Region/Country

Grappa: Italy Marc: France

Pomace Brandy. Distinct process

Generally no aging

What are the 5 category types in the liqueurs and cordials general category?

Herb & Nut Fruit Cream Whiskey Other

Liqueurs and cordials. Herb & Nut. 6 producers

Benedictine B&B Pimm's Chartreuse Crème de Menthe Frangelico

Liqueurs and cordials. Herb & Nut. *Anise. 4 producers

Anisette Galliano Ouzo Sambuca

Liqueurs and cordials. Fruit. *Orange. 3 producers

Triple Sec Cointreau Grand Marnier

Liqueurs and cordials. Fruit. *Apricot. 1 producer

Amaretto

Liqueurs and cordials. Fruit. *Peach. 1 producer

Southern Comfort

Liqueurs and cordials. Cream. 1 producer

Baileys Irish Cream

Liqueurs and cordials. Whiskey. 3 producers

Drambuie Glayva Irish Mist

Liqueurs and cordials. Other. *Elderflower. 1 producer

St. Germain

Liqueurs and cordials. Other. *Ginger. 1 producer

Canton

Liqueurs and cordials. Other. *Coffee. 2 producers

Kahlúa Tia Maria