Vodka

Question 1

What is Vodka?

Answer 1

Vodka, a neutral, clear liquor, is one of the world’s most popular spirits and the bestselling spirit in the US. From its humble Polish and Russian origins—vodka is derived from the Russian word for water—it has emerged as the base spirit of choice for many cocktails and has spawned innumerable flavored versions. Vodka may be distilled from a number of different bases, such as potatoes, rye, grapes, beets, and molasses—if it will ferment it can potentially become vodka.

Question 2

What can vodka be distilled from?

Answer 2

Many different bases. Some examples:potatoes, rye, grapes, beets, and molasses—if it will ferment it can potentially become vodka.

Question 3

The wash for vodka is usually distilled in what kind of still?

Answer 3

continuous still

Question 4

What is the wash for vodka filter with to make the spirit ultra clean?

Answer 4

Charcoal

Question 5

Why is repeated distillations a trend for premium vodkas?

Answer 5

the more distillations a vodka undergoes, the stronger and purer the final spirit will be, and, it is suggested, the less likely its abuse will result in hangovers.

Question 6

Why do Eastern European and Russian vodkas tend to have a little more character than their Western European and American counterparts?

Answer 6

The EU and the US mandate any spirit labeled vodka to be neutral in flavor.

Question 7

In the EU, vodka must have a minimum abv of?

Answer 7

37.5%.

Question 8

If the vodka is not made from potatoes or grain, an EU producer must?

Answer 8

state the products used in fermentation on the label.

Question 9

Name two quality Russian producers of Vodka?

Answer 9

Quality Russian producers of vodka include Stolichnaya and Ikon. and the global, Diageo-owned Smirnoff—vodka of Russian origin that hasn’t been produced in the country for almost a century

Question 10

Name two quality Polish vodkas?

Answer 10

1. Chopin (potato)

2. Belvedere (varieties of Dankowskie rye)

Question 11

Name a French quality Vodka and what its made from?

Answer 11

Grey Goose (pot still) made from single origin Picardie winter wheat

Question 12

What is the bestselling premium vodka in the US?

Answer 12

Grey Goose (pot Still)

Question 13

Name a bestselling US vodka, how it is made, and from what?

Answer 13

Titos (texas), pot still, made from corn

Question 14

Where is Ketel One made?

Answer 14

Holland (wheat)

Question 15

Where is Smirnoff made?

Answer 15

began in Moscow by Pyotr Arsenievich Smirnov (1831 - 1898) Distributed in 130 countries. Owned by Diageo. Made in several countries including Albania, Brazil, Honduras, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Mongolia, the Phillippines, the UK, and the USA

Question 16

Most major brands produce a full range of flavored vodkas. Name some

Answer 16

Most major brands produce a full range of flavored vodkas; common flavors include lemon/citron, vanilla, orange, raspberry, blueberry, and other fruits and spices

Question 17

What is acquavit?

Answer 17

The Scandinavian liquor acquavit, a clear spirit made from fermented potato or grain and flavored with caraway root and other aromatics, is basically flavored vodka.

Question 18

What are soju and shochu?

Answer 18

Korean soju and Japanese shochu, distilled liquors traditionally made from rice and grains but now commonly produced from potato tapioca, are very similar to unflavored vodka in character. Shochu, however, is not filtered through charcoal.

Question 19

Where does soju originate?

Answer 19

Korea

Question 20

Where does shochu originate?

Answer 20

Japan

Question 21

What is Awamori?

Answer 21

An Okinawan style of shochu tht is always distilled from long grain indica rice.

Question 22

Today Soju and Shochu are commonly produced from?

Answer 22

potato tapioca

Question 23

Soju and Shochu are similar to unflavored vodka in character, but one is not filtered through charcoal. Which one?

Answer 23

Shochu

Question 24

Name 6 gluten free vodkas.

Answer 24

1. Titos (corn) (austin, texas)
2. Ciroc (grapes) (ugni blanc & mauzac blanc) (FR)
3. Chopin (potato) (poland)
4. Smirnoff (corn)
5. Boyd & Blair (potato) (Glenshaw, PA)
6. Crop Artisanal Earth (corn) (bottled in MN; HQ in NY)
7. Luksusowa Red Label (potato) (polish)

Question 25

What is leopold bros distilled from?

Answer 25

Potatoes and grain.