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WSET Level 3 in Spirits > Systematic Approach to Tasting > Flashcards

Systematic Approach to Tasting Flashcards

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What are the two point scoring category in Appearance

A

Intensity

Colour

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What are the two point scoring category in Nose

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Intensity

Characteristics

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What are the 5 point scoring category in Palate

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Sweetness
Flavour intensity
Texture/others
Flavour characteristics
Finish
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What are the 4 point scoring category in Conclusion

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Building an argument
Quality level
Guessed Category/Type of spirit

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What are the 6 levels of intensity?

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Neutral, light, M-, M, M+, pronounced

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What aromas do you find in the CORN cluster?

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Butterscotch, sweetcorn, corn bread, popcorn, caramel, burnt sugar, toffee, menthol

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What aromas do you find in the MALTED BARLEY cluster?

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Husk, Porridge, barley, malt, flour, allspice

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What aromas do you find in the RYE cluster?

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Rye Bread, gingerbread, peppercorn, allspice

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What aromas do you find in the AGAVE cluster?

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Agave, peppercorn, root vegetable, olive, capsicum, herbaceous

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What aromas do you find in the GRAPE cluster?

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Grape. fig, prune, raisin, sultana, citrus, elderflower, orange blossom, rose, violet, perfume, lavender, lilac, dried flowers

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What aromas do you find in the SUGAR CANE cluster?

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Grass, herbaceous, caramel, burnt sugar, toffee, treacle, molasses

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What aromas do you find in the BOTANICAL cluster?

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Juniper, citrus peel, root, earthy, cumin, peppercorn, aniseed, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, coriander, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, lemongrass, mint

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What CLUSTERS do we find in raw material?

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Corn, malted barley, rye, grape, agave, sugar cane, fruits, botanicals.

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What CLUSTERS do we find in PROCESSING?

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Smoke, Esters, Heads, Tails

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What are the 6 categories of spirits for tasting?

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Scotch Whisky
American Whiskey
Grape Brandy
Caribbean rum
Agave spirit
Gin
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16
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What types are in Scotch Whisky?

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Single malt Whisky

Blended Whisky

17
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What types are in American Whiskey?

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Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey

18
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What types are in Grape Brandy?

A

Cognac, Armagnac

19
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What types are in Caribbean rum?

A

Not wood aged, Wood aged

20
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What types are in Agave spirit?

A

Tequila, Mezcal

21
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What types are in Gin?

A

Juniper forward style, contemporary style

WSET Level 3 in Spirits (10 decks)

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