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Spirits, Liqueurs, etc. Flashcards

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Tequila DO:

What is Oro/Gold Tequila?

A

Spirit enhanced by “mellowing” with caramel coloring or oak extracts

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Tequila DO:

How long must Reposado be aged?

A

Minimum of 2 months in oak or encino oak containers

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Tequila DO:

How long must Añejo be aged?

A

Minimum of 1 year in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters

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Tequila DO:

How long must Extra Añejo be aged?

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Minimum of 3 years in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters

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Mezcal DO:

How long must Añejo be aged?

A

Aged in oak barrels of no more than 200-liter capacity for at least one year

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Mezcal DO:

How long must Reposado be aged?

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Aged in oak barrels for at least 2 months

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Mezcal DO:

What is White/Joven?

A

Young Mezcal

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8
Q

Mezcal DO:

What is Madurado en Vidrio?

A

Mezcal matured in glass for 12 months in cool dark place

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Q

Mezcal DO:

Name the permitted additives (up to 5% volume)?

A 
Insects
Fruit
Herbs
Honey
Coloring Agents
Meat
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10
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Tequila DO and Sotol DO allow up to what % sugars for sources other than agave?

A

49%

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What type of still(s) is used in Armagnac production?

A

Continuous still

Pot still

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True/False: Armagnac allows sugar, caramel, and oak chips for final adjustment and coloring.

A

True

*Also, distilled and de-mineralized water may be added to reduce alcohol prior to bottling

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13
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How long must vintage Armagnac spend in oak?

A

Minimum 10 years

*Vintage indicates the year of harvest, not distillation

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What fruit(s) may be used in the production of Calvados?

A

Apple

Pear

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What type of still(s) is used in Calvados production?

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Continuous still

Pot still

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16
Q

Base wine for Cognac must be distilled ______ (how many times) in a ______ still.

A
  1. Twice

2. Copper Charentais pot still

17
Q

True/False: Cognac allows sugar, caramel, and oak chips for final adjustment and coloring.

A

True

18
Q

What is Fine Champagne Cognac?

A

Cognac with a minimum 50% sourced from Grande Champagne and the rest from Petite Champagne

19
Q

If Cognac is labeled by a sub zone, what % must originate in the stated sub zone?

A

100%

20
Q

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?

A

Minimum 40%

21
Q

What is the minimum required alcohol of Esprit de Cognac AOC?

A

80-85%

22
Q

What is the minimum required alcohol of Kirsch de Fougerolles AOC and Marc d’Alsace AOC?

A

45%

23
Q

What grape(s) is allowed in Marc d’Alsace AOC?

A

Gewurztraminer

24
Q

Kirsch de Fougerolles is produced from what fruit(s)?

A

Red and black cherries

25
Q

In what regions (geographic indications) may Scotch Whisky be produced?

A

Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay, Campbeltown, Isles (Skye, Jura, Mull, Orkney)

26
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Scotch Whisky must have a minimum alcohol of ______%.

A

40%

27
Q

Scotch whisky distillate may not exceed what % alcohol?

A

94.8%

28
Q

True/False: Fermentation and distillation of Scotch Whisky must occur at the same location in Scotland.

A

True

29
Q

How long must Scotch Whisky be aged?

A

Minimum 3 years in oak casks with a maximum capacity of 700L

30
Q

True/False: Gin flavors may be natural or artificial.

A

True

31
Q

True/False: Gin may not use additives such as sweetening.

A

False, there is no restriction on the addition of approved additives such as sweetening

32
Q

True/False: London Gin flavors must be natural.

A

True

*No flavors may be added after distillation

33
Q

Name the sub zones of Armagnac.

A

Haut Armagnac, Bas Armagnac, Armagnac-Ténarèze

34
Q

Who distilled Kentucky’s first whiskey in 1789?

A

Rev. Elijah Craig

35
Q

Where is Suntory distillery located?

A

Japan

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