STEP 2: Characteristics Flashcards
VS Cognac
fruity, oak, sometimes sharp
VSOP Cognac
Richer, fuller, sometimes rancio
XO Cognac
Smooth, seamless integration of raisin, floral, oak and Rancio
Armagnac
Very Characterful
Baco = Prunes
Folle Blanche = Pronounced floral
Calvados
Characterful
Recognisable Apple aroma
Grappa
Pronounced and Herbaceous
Pisco
Pure, pronounced fruity / floral
Bourbon
Pronounced intensity and soft texture
Sweetcorn, Vanilla, coconut, sweet spice
Rye Whiskey
Spicy
lemon zest, rye bread
Tennessee Whiskey
Smooth texture
Sweetcorn, vanilla, banana
Scotch Whisky
Medium to Pronounced Intensity
Malty, cereal, sweet spice, dried fruit, citrus peel
Islay Scotch Whisky
Very aromatic - pronounced intensity
Smoky
Irish Whiskey
Lighter
spicy, fruity, oily
Japanese Whisky
Pure in Style
less cereal/malty character
Cuban Style White Rum
Smooth texture
Light intensity
Rhum Agricole
Pronounced vegetal, grassy, fruity
Exotic aromas
Golden Rum
Medium sweetness
Style varies
Oak aged Dark Rum
Deeply coloured
Black banana, meaty, earthy, Rancio
‘Navy Style’ Dark Rum
Sugar cane aromas
Significant addition of caramel
Cachaça
Pronounced vegetal, grassy, fruity
Slightly sweetened
Tequila Blanco
Pronounced intensity
Bell pepper, vegetable, pepper, Agave aromas
Tequila Añejo
Medium intensity. More mellow. Smooth.
Bell pepper, agave. Subtle smoke, caramel, vanilla.
Mezcal
Pronounced intensity
Smoky, bell pepper, vegetables, pepper, agave aromas.
Neutral Vodka
Neutral intensity
Smooth, dry, light
Characterful Vodka
Neutral intensity
More raw material flavour, more mouth filling texture
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