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STEP 2: Characteristics Flashcards

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VS Cognac

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fruity, oak, sometimes sharp

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VSOP Cognac

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Richer, fuller, sometimes rancio

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XO Cognac

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Smooth, seamless integration of raisin, floral, oak and Rancio

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Armagnac

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Very Characterful

Baco = Prunes

Folle Blanche = Pronounced floral

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Calvados

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Characterful

Recognisable Apple aroma

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Grappa

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Pronounced and Herbaceous

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Pisco

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Pure, pronounced fruity / floral

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Bourbon

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Pronounced intensity and soft texture

Sweetcorn, Vanilla, coconut, sweet spice

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Rye Whiskey

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Spicy

lemon zest, rye bread

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Tennessee Whiskey

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Smooth texture

Sweetcorn, vanilla, banana

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Scotch Whisky

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Medium to Pronounced Intensity

Malty, cereal, sweet spice, dried fruit, citrus peel

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Islay Scotch Whisky

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Very aromatic - pronounced intensity

Smoky

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Irish Whiskey

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Lighter

spicy, fruity, oily

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Japanese Whisky

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Pure in Style

less cereal/malty character

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Cuban Style White Rum

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Smooth texture

Light intensity

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Rhum Agricole

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Pronounced vegetal, grassy, fruity

Exotic aromas

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Golden Rum

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Medium sweetness

Style varies

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Oak aged Dark Rum

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Deeply coloured

Black banana, meaty, earthy, Rancio

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‘Navy Style’ Dark Rum

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Sugar cane aromas

Significant addition of caramel

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Cachaça

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Pronounced vegetal, grassy, fruity

Slightly sweetened

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Tequila Blanco

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Pronounced intensity

Bell pepper, vegetable, pepper, Agave aromas

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Tequila Añejo

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Medium intensity. More mellow. Smooth.

Bell pepper, agave. Subtle smoke, caramel, vanilla.

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Mezcal

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Pronounced intensity

Smoky, bell pepper, vegetables, pepper, agave aromas.

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Neutral Vodka

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Neutral intensity

Smooth, dry, light

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Characterful Vodka

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Neutral intensity

More raw material flavour, more mouth filling texture

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WSET L2 Spirits (GJR) (15 decks)

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