STEP 1: START HERE - The Basics

Question 1

What is the Raw Material for Cognac

Answer 1

Grapes

Ugni Blanc

Question 2

What is Cognac distilled in?

Answer 2

Double Pot Still

Question 3

What is the minimum ageing for a Cognac VS?

Answer 3

2 Years

Question 4

What is the minimum ageing for a Cognac VSOP?

Answer 4

4 Years

Question 5

What is the minimum ageing for a Cognac XO

Also known as a Cognac Napoléon or Hors d’âge

Answer 5

10 Years

Question 6

What is the Raw Material for Calvados?

Answer 6

Apples

Question 7

What is the Raw Material for Grappa?

Answer 7

Grape Pomace

Question 8

What is the Raw Material for Pisco

Answer 8

Grapes

Typically Muscat

Question 9

What is the Raw Material for Bourbon?

Answer 9

Grains

Miniumum 51% Corn

Question 10

What is Bourbon distilled in?

Answer 10

Column still

Question 11

What is Bourbon aged in?

Answer 11

New, heavily charred oak barrels

Question 12

What is the Raw Material for Rye Whiskey?

Answer 12

Grains

Miniumum 51% Rye

Question 13

What is the Raw Material for a Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Answer 13

100% Malted Barley

Question 14

What is Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled in?

Answer 14

Double Pot Still

Question 15

What is the Raw Material for Rum?

Answer 15

Sugar Cane

Typically Molasses

Question 16

What can Rum be distilled in?

Answer 16

Pot or Column Stills

Question 17

What is the Raw Material for Rhum Agricole

Answer 17

Sugar Cane Juice

Question 18

What is the Raw Material for Cachaça?

Answer 18

Sugar Cane Juice

Question 19

What is the Raw Material for Tequila?

Answer 19

Blue Agave

Question 20

What can Tequila be distilled in?

Answer 20

Pot or Column Stills

Typically Pot

Question 21

What is the minimum ageing for Tequila Blanco?

Answer 21

No ageing

Question 22

What is the ageing for Tequila Reposado?

Answer 22

2 months in oak vats

Question 23

What is the ageing for Tequila Añejo?

Answer 23

1 year in oak barrels

Question 24

What is the ageing for Tequila Extra Añejo?

Answer 24

3 years in oak

Question 25

What is the Raw Material for Mezcal?

Answer 25

Agave Espadín

Question 26

Why is Mezcal smokey?

Answer 26

Roasting Pits

Question 27

Why is Islay Whisky smokey?

Answer 27

Peat fired kilns

Question 28

What is the Raw Material for Vodka?

Answer 28

Any agricultural product containing fermentable sugars Typically Grains

Question 29

What are traditional Polish Vodkas made from?

Answer 29

Potatoes

Question 30

What is Vodka distilled in?

Answer 30

Column Still

Question 31

What is Gin typically flavoured with? Name 5 botanicals

Answer 31

Juniper Orris Root Angelica Root Coriander Seed Citrus Peel

Question 32

What does 'London Dry Gin' indicate?

Answer 32

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)

Question 33

What does 'Old Tom' indicate on a bottle of Gin?

Answer 33

A sweetened Gin

Question 34

What is Pastis flavoured with? 4 answers - 1 of which is compulsory

Answer 34

Aniseed Fennel Star Anise Liquorice (must be used)

Question 35

What do all liqueurs have in common?

Answer 35

They are all Sweetened