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Spirits & Liqueurs Flashcards

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Vodka
Region of origin
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers

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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

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Rum
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers

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Traditionally Caribbean
Light, Dark, Aged, Spiced
Sugarcane & Molasses
Continuous or pot still
Myers, Mount Gay, Bacardi, Captain Morgan

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Gin
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers

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Anywhere in the world
London Dry
Neutral grain
Continuous still
Flavored with botanicals/juniper berries
Tanqueray, Bombay, Hendrick’s, Beefeater

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Tequila
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers

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Jalisco, Mexico
Blanco, Reposado, Anejo
Blue agave
continuous or pot still
Don Julio, Jose Curevo, Patron, Sauza

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Mezcal
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers

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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

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How long is aging for tequila/mezcal blanco?

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under 2 mos

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How long is aging for tequila/mezcal reposado?

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2 months to 1 yr in oak

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How long is aging for tequila/mezcal anejo?

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1 to 3yrs in oak

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Bourbon
Region of origin
Raw materials
Distinct process
Producers

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USA, mostly Kentucky
51% corn
Distinct process: New, charred, American white oak aging
Jim Beam, Maker’s, Wild Turkey, Bulleit, Woodford Reserve

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Tennessee Whiskey
Region of origin
Raw materials
Distinct process
Producers

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Tennessee, USA only!
51% corn
Distinct process: Filtered through maple charcoal
Jack Daniels, George Dickel

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Canadian Whiskey
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers

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Canada
Min 3 yrs in oak
Corn, wheat, rye, barley
Typically continuous still
Crown Royal, Pike Creek, Canadian Club

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Irish Whiskey
Region of origin
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Distinct process
Producers

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Ireland
Barley
Three times in pot still
Jameson, Tullamore Dew, Bushmills, Proper Twelve

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In what regions is Scotch whiskey made?

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Highland
Lowland
Islay
Speyside
Campbeltown

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What styles of Scotch whiskey are there?

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Single malt
Blended

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What is the raw material in Scotch whiskey?

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Barley

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How many times is Scotch whiskey distilled?

How many times is Scotch whiskey from the Lowlands and blended Scotch distilled?

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2 times

3 times from Lowlands/blended

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What gives Scotch whiskey its smoky characters?

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Peat fires to try the barley

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What are some Highlands producers?

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The Glenlivet
Macallan
Singleton

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What are some Lowland producers?

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Glenkinchie
Auchentoshan

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What are some Islay producers?

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Lafavulin
Laphroig
Ardberg

21
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What are some blended Scotch producers?

A

Johnnie Walker
Dewar’s

22
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What are 5 types of Brandy?

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Cognac
Armagnac
Calvados
Eaux de Vie de Fruits
Pmace Brandy

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Cognac
Region of origin
Subregions
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Producers

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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

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Armagnac
Region of origin
Subregions
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Producers

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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

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How long is aging VS/Three Star?

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2 years

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How long is aging VSOP?

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4 years

27
Q

How long is aging XO?

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10 years

28
Q

What white grapes are in Cognac?

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Ugni Blanc

29
Q

What white grapes are in Armagnac?

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Ugni Blanc
Folle Blanche
Colombard
Baco

30
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How many times & how is Cognac distilled?

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Two times in a pot still

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How many times & how is Armagnac distilled?

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One time in a unique continuous still

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Calvados
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Type of distillation
Producers

A

Calvados/France
Age for 2 yrs in oak
Apples, pears
Two times in a pot still, sometimes continuous
Aged in French oak

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Eaux de Fruits
Region of origin
Styles/age requirements
Raw materials
Distinct process
Producers

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France
Framboise, Kirsche, Poire William
Raspberry, Cherry, Pear
Generally no aging

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What are two types of Pomace brandy and are they aged?

A

Grappa (Italy)
Marc (France)

Generally no aging

35
Q

What are some examples of Herb & Nut liqueurs/cordials?

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Pimm’s
Chartreuse
Ouzo
Sambuca
Creme de Menthe

36
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What are some examples of Fruit liqueurs/cordials?

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Triple Sec (orange)
Cointreau (orange)
Grand Marnier (orange)
Amaretto (apricot)
Southern Comfort (peach)

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What are some examples of Cream liqueurs/cordials?

A

Bailey’s Irish Cream

38
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Whare some examples of Whiskey liqueurs/cordials?

A

Glavya
Irish mist

39
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What are some examples of Elderflower/Ginger/Coffee liqueurs/cordials?

A

St. Germain (elderflower)
Canton (ginger)
Kahula/Tia Maria (coffee)

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