Spirits & Liqueurs Flashcards
Vodka
Region of origin
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers
Anywhere in the world
Cereal grain, but can be anything
Continuous still
Mutliple times in continuous still to remove any flavors
Titos, Absolut, Smirnoff, Grey Goose
Rum
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers
Traditionally Caribbean
Light, Dark, Aged, Spiced
Sugarcane & Molasses
Continuous or pot still
Myers, Mount Gay, Bacardi, Captain Morgan
Gin
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers
Anywhere in the world
London Dry
Neutral grain
Continuous still
Flavored with botanicals/juniper berries
Tanqueray, Bombay, Hendrick’s, Beefeater
Tequila
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers
Jalisco, Mexico
Blanco, Reposado, Anejo
Blue agave
continuous or pot still
Don Julio, Jose Curevo, Patron, Sauza
Mezcal
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers
Oaxaca, Mexico
Blanco (most common), reposado, anejo
Agave (many varieties)
Continuous or pot still
Agave cooked over fire to give smokey character
Bozal, Del Maguey, Illegal, Wahaka, Dos Hombres
How long is aging for tequila/mezcal blanco?
under 2 mos
How long is aging for tequila/mezcal reposado?
2 months to 1 yr in oak
How long is aging for tequila/mezcal anejo?
1 to 3yrs in oak
Bourbon
Region of origin
Raw materials
Distinct process
Producers
USA, mostly Kentucky
51% corn
Distinct process: New, charred, American white oak aging
Jim Beam, Maker’s, Wild Turkey, Bulleit, Woodford Reserve
Tennessee Whiskey
Region of origin
Raw materials
Distinct process
Producers
Tennessee, USA only!
51% corn
Distinct process: Filtered through maple charcoal
Jack Daniels, George Dickel
Canadian Whiskey
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers
Canada
Min 3 yrs in oak
Corn, wheat, rye, barley
Typically continuous still
Crown Royal, Pike Creek, Canadian Club
Irish Whiskey
Region of origin
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers
Ireland
Barley
Three times in pot still
Jameson, Tullamore Dew, Bushmills, Proper Twelve
In what regions is Scotch whiskey made?
Highland
Lowland
Islay
Speyside
Campbeltown
What styles of Scotch whiskey are there?
Single malt
Blended
What is the raw material in Scotch whiskey?
Barley
How many times is Scotch whiskey distilled?
How many times is Scotch whiskey from the Lowlands and blended Scotch distilled?
2 times
3 times from Lowlands/blended
What gives Scotch whiskey its smoky characters?
Peat fires to try the barley
What are some Highlands producers?
The Glenlivet
Macallan
Singleton
What are some Lowland producers?
Glenkinchie
Auchentoshan
What are some Islay producers?
Lafavulin
Laphroig
Ardberg
What are some blended Scotch producers?
Johnnie Walker
Dewar’s
What are 5 types of Brandy?
Cognac
Armagnac
Calvados
Eaux de Vie de Fruits
Pmace Brandy
Cognac
Region of origin
Subregions
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Producers
Cognac, France
Grand Champagne, Petite Champagne
VS/Three Star, VSOP, XO
White grapes (Ugni Blanc)
Two times in pot still
Aged in French oak
Hennessey, Remy Martin
Armagnac
Region of origin
Subregions
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Producers
Armagnac, France
Haut Armagnac, Bas Armagnac, Tenezere
VS/Three Star, VSOP, XO
White grapes (Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard, Baco)
One time in continuous pot still
Aged in French oak
Delord, Montal
How long is aging VS/Three Star?
2 years
How long is aging VSOP?
4 years
How long is aging XO?
10 years
What white grapes are in Cognac?
Ugni Blanc
What white grapes are in Armagnac?
Ugni Blanc
Folle Blanche
Colombard
Baco
How many times & how is Cognac distilled?
Two times in a pot still
How many times & how is Armagnac distilled?
One time in a unique continuous still
Calvados
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Producers
Calvados/France
Age for 2 yrs in oak
Apples, pears
Two times in a pot still, sometimes continuous
Aged in French oak
Eaux de Fruits
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Distinct process
Producers
France
Framboise, Kirsche, Poire William
Raspberry, Cherry, Pear
Generally no aging
What are two types of Pomace brandy and are they aged?
Grappa (Italy)
Marc (France)
Generally no aging
What are some examples of Herb & Nut liqueurs/cordials?
Pimm’s
Chartreuse
Ouzo
Sambuca
Creme de Menthe
What are some examples of Fruit liqueurs/cordials?
Triple Sec (orange)
Cointreau (orange)
Grand Marnier (orange)
Amaretto (apricot)
Southern Comfort (peach)
What are some examples of Cream liqueurs/cordials?
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Whare some examples of Whiskey liqueurs/cordials?
Glavya
Irish mist
What are some examples of Elderflower/Ginger/Coffee liqueurs/cordials?
St. Germain (elderflower)
Canton (ginger)
Kahula/Tia Maria (coffee)
