Spirits, Liqueurs, etc. Flashcards
Tequila DO:
What is Oro/Gold Tequila?
Spirit enhanced by “mellowing” with caramel coloring or oak extracts
Tequila DO:
How long must Reposado be aged?
Minimum of 2 months in oak or encino oak containers
Tequila DO:
How long must Añejo be aged?
Minimum of 1 year in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters
Tequila DO:
How long must Extra Añejo be aged?
Minimum of 3 years in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters
Mezcal DO:
How long must Añejo be aged?
Aged in oak barrels of no more than 200-liter capacity for at least one year
Mezcal DO:
How long must Reposado be aged?
Aged in oak barrels for at least 2 months
Mezcal DO:
What is White/Joven?
Young Mezcal
Mezcal DO:
What is Madurado en Vidrio?
Mezcal matured in glass for 12 months in cool dark place
Mezcal DO:
Name the permitted additives (up to 5% volume)?
Insects Fruit Herbs Honey Coloring Agents Meat
Tequila DO and Sotol DO allow up to what % sugars for sources other than agave?
49%
What type of still(s) is used in Armagnac production?
Continuous still
Pot still
True/False: Armagnac allows sugar, caramel, and oak chips for final adjustment and coloring.
True
*Also, distilled and de-mineralized water may be added to reduce alcohol prior to bottling
How long must vintage Armagnac spend in oak?
Minimum 10 years
*Vintage indicates the year of harvest, not distillation
What fruit(s) may be used in the production of Calvados?
Apple
Pear
What type of still(s) is used in Calvados production?
Continuous still
Pot still
Base wine for Cognac must be distilled ______ (how many times) in a ______ still.
- Twice
2. Copper Charentais pot still
True/False: Cognac allows sugar, caramel, and oak chips for final adjustment and coloring.
True
What is Fine Champagne Cognac?
Cognac with a minimum 50% sourced from Grande Champagne and the rest from Petite Champagne
If Cognac is labeled by a sub zone, what % must originate in the stated sub zone?
100%
Aside from Esprit de Cognac, Kirsch de Fougerolles, and Marc d’Alsace..
What is the minimum required alcohol of the French Eaux-de-Vie AOCs?
Minimum 40%
What is the minimum required alcohol of Esprit de Cognac AOC?
80-85%
What is the minimum required alcohol of Kirsch de Fougerolles AOC and Marc d’Alsace AOC?
45%
What grape(s) is allowed in Marc d’Alsace AOC?
Gewurztraminer
Kirsch de Fougerolles is produced from what fruit(s)?
Red and black cherries
In what regions (geographic indications) may Scotch Whisky be produced?
Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay, Campbeltown, Isles (Skye, Jura, Mull, Orkney)
Scotch Whisky must have a minimum alcohol of ______%.
40%
Scotch whisky distillate may not exceed what % alcohol?
94.8%
True/False: Fermentation and distillation of Scotch Whisky must occur at the same location in Scotland.
True
How long must Scotch Whisky be aged?
Minimum 3 years in oak casks with a maximum capacity of 700L
True/False: Gin flavors may be natural or artificial.
True
True/False: Gin may not use additives such as sweetening.
False, there is no restriction on the addition of approved additives such as sweetening
True/False: London Gin flavors must be natural.
True
*No flavors may be added after distillation
Name the sub zones of Armagnac.
Haut Armagnac, Bas Armagnac, Armagnac-Ténarèze
Who distilled Kentucky’s first whiskey in 1789?
Rev. Elijah Craig
Where is Suntory distillery located?
Japan
