STEP 1: START HERE - The Basics Flashcards by Greg Roberts

Q

What is the Raw Material for Cognac

A

Grapes

Ugni Blanc

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What is Cognac distilled in?

A

Double Pot Still

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What is the minimum ageing for a Cognac VS?

A

2 Years

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What is the minimum ageing for a Cognac VSOP?

A

4 Years

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What is the minimum ageing for a Cognac XO

Also known as a Cognac Napoléon or Hors d’âge

A

10 Years

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What is the Raw Material for Calvados?

A

Apples

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What is the Raw Material for Grappa?

A

Grape Pomace

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What is the Raw Material for Pisco

A

Grapes

Typically Muscat

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What is the Raw Material for Bourbon?

A

Grains

Miniumum 51% Corn

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What is Bourbon distilled in?

A

Column still

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What is Bourbon aged in?

A

New, heavily charred oak barrels

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What is the Raw Material for Rye Whiskey?

A

Grains

Miniumum 51% Rye

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What is the Raw Material for a Single Malt Scotch Whisky

A

100% Malted Barley

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What is Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in?

A

Double Pot Still

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What is the Raw Material for Rum?

A

Sugar Cane

Typically Molasses

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What can Rum be distilled in?

A

Pot or Column Stills

Q

What is the Raw Material for Rhum Agricole

A

Sugar Cane Juice

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What is the Raw Material for Cachaça?

A

Sugar Cane Juice

Q

What is the Raw Material for Tequila?

A

Blue Agave

Q

What can Tequila be distilled in?

A

Pot or Column Stills

Typically Pot

Q

What is the minimum ageing for Tequila Blanco?

A

No ageing

Q

What is the ageing for Tequila Reposado?

A

2 months in oak vats

Q

What is the ageing for Tequila Añejo?

A

1 year in oak barrels

Q

What is the ageing for Tequila Extra Añejo?

A

3 years in oak

Q

What is the Raw Material for Mezcal?

A

Agave Espadín

Q

Why is Mezcal smokey?

A

Roasting Pits

Q

Why is Islay Whisky smokey?

A

Peat fired kilns

Q

What is the Raw Material for Vodka?

A

Any agricultural product containing fermentable sugars

Typically Grains

Q

What are traditional Polish Vodkas made from?

A

Potatoes

Q

What is Vodka distilled in?

A

Column Still

Q

What is Gin typically flavoured with?

Name 5 botanicals

A

Juniper

Orris Root

Angelica Root

Coriander Seed

Citrus Peel

Q

What does ‘London Dry Gin’ indicate?

A

A redistilled gin

No added sugar (dry)

No extra flavours added after redistillation

(not a geographical indicator - they can be made anywhere in the world)

Q

What does ‘Old Tom’ indicate on a bottle of Gin?

A

A sweetened Gin

Q

What is Pastis flavoured with?

4 answers - 1 of which is compulsory

A

Aniseed

Fennel

Star Anise

Liquorice (must be used)

Q

What do all liqueurs have in common?

A

They are all Sweetened