Spirits - MA Questions 15.08.20 Flashcards
What is the approximate boiling point for ethyl alcohol at sea level?
Approx 78 degrees C.
Who developed and improved the alembic still in the 8th century?
Jabir ibn Hayyan.
Define congeners.
Volatile molecules such as esters, other alcohols, and aldehydes, which contribute to the flavor (or off-flavor) of a spirit.
Which spirit would be more flavourful? One obtained using a pot still or one using a continuous still?
Pot still.
How are the columns in the continuous still called?
The analyzer and the rectifier.
What is the difference between maceration and infusion?
Maceration and infusion are similar techniques that involve steeping a flavoring agent in alcohol; maceration is a slower, cold method and infusion is a quicker, hot method.
What is the minimum abv for vodka required by EU?
37.5 %.
In which case an EU vodka producer must state the products used in the fermentation?
When the products are others than potato or grains.
What is the country of origin for Ikon vodka?
Russia.
What is Tito’s vodka made from?
100% Corn.
What is Awamori?
An Okinawan style of shochu, always distilled from long grain indica rice.
What is the minimum % of “malt wine” for Oude Genever?
Min 15%, a distillate of corn, rye and wheat.
What is the minimum percentage of corn required for Corn Whiskey?
80%.
What is the minimum ageing in new charred oak barrels for Rye Whiskey?
Min 2 years.
Where would you find the distilleries Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Laphroaig?
Islay.
Give 3 distilleries in Speyside.
Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and Macallan.
What is the minimum ageing required for Irish Whiskies?
Min 3 years.
Where would you find Glenora Distillers?
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What is the minimum abv required by EU for Brandy?
Min 36% abv.
How are the two distillation phases called in Cognac?
Brouillis and Bonne Chauffe.
What is the minimum ageing requirement for XO Cognac post 2018?
10 years.
What is the only hybrid grape allowed in any French AOP used in Armagnac?
Baco Blanc.
What is Blanche Armagnac?
Young Armagnac bottled after 3 months of ageing in an inert container.
What is the ageing requirement for VSOP Armagnac? How about prior to 2013?
4 to 9 years. Min 5 years.
What is the minimum ageing requirement for vintage Armagnac?
Min 10 years.
What are the average ageing for:
Solera Brandy
Solera Reserva Brandy
Solera Gran Reserva
Solera Brandy – 1 year
Solera Reserva Brandy – 3 years
Solera Gran Reserva – 10 years
What is the equivalent for Marc in Portugal?
Bagaceira.
What is the method of distillation used for Calvados Domfrontais and what is the minimum ageing in cask?
Continuous distillation; min 3 years.
What is Boukha?
A fig eau de vie, the national drink of Tunisia.
What is the ageing requirement in cask for Añejo Tequilla?
Max 3 years.
Which Agave type is widely used in the production of Mezcal?
Agave Espadin (agave angustifolia).
What are the primary flavour and country of origin for the below liqueurs? Suze Boonekamp Van der Hume Pisang Ambon Krupnik
Suze – Gentian Root and herbs; France Boonekamp – Herbs, Roots & Spices; Germany Van der Hume – Tangerine; South Africa Pisang Ambon – Banana; Netherlands Krupnik – Honey; Poland
What are the ingredients for the below cocktails? Bronx Manhattan Stinger Hemingway Daiquiri Cape Codder
Bronx – gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, orange juice.
Manhattan – rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters.
Stinger – brandy, white crème de menthe.
Hemingway Daiquiri – white rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, Maraschino Liqueur.
Cape Codder – vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice.
In which department would you find Kirsch de Fougerolles AOC?
Haute-Saône, Vosges.
What is Bacanora?
A Mexican spirit similar to tequila produced from Agave Angustifolia in the state of Sonora. The DO is not recognised internationally.
Historically, where outside of France was Chartreuse produced?
Tarragona, Spain.
What is the raw ingredient allowed for the production of Rhum Agricole?
Sugarcane juice.
What is the minimum ageing in cask for Extra Añejo Tequila?
Min 3 years.
What is the minimum percentage of pear cider required for Calvados Domfrontais?
Min 30%.
What is the minimum ageing for Calvados Napoléon?
Min 6 years.
