Vodka and Gin Flashcards
Where is Ikon from?
Russia
Rye
(vodka)
Where is Chopin from?
Poland
potatoes
(vodka)
Where is Ketel One from?
Holland
Wheat grain
(vodka)
What are the requirements for vodka in the EU?
- must be neutral in flavor
- min 37.5% ABV
- if it is not made from potatoes or grain, an EU producer must state the products used in fermentation on the label
Where is Stolichnaya from?
Russia
wheat and rye
(vodka)
Where is Belvedere from?
Poland
polska rye
(vodka)
Where is Grey Goose from?
France
winter wheat
(vodka- distilled in a pot still)
Where is Tito’s from?
Texas
Corn
(vodka- made from corn in a pot still)
What flavoring components are common amongst London Dry Gins?
Besides juniper berries, London Dry Gin generally contains a noticeable citrus and spice element
(orange and lemon peel, anise, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, angelica root, and other aromatic substances)
Which country produces soju and which produces shochu?
Soju - Korea
Shochu - Japan
What is the big difference between soju and shochu?
Soju (Korean) is filtered through charcoal
Shochu (Japanese) is not
What is awamori?
Okinawan style of shochu (Japanese)
- always distrilled from rice
What are soju and shochu traditionally distilled from?
Sake
How does one produce gin?
A neutral grain spirit is flavored with a range of botanicals -juniper berries being the most important- and redistilled
What are the four main styles of gin?
- London Dry
- Genever
- Plymouth
- Old Tom
Name 5 London Dry Gins.
-Beefeater
-Tanqueray
-Bombay Sapphire
-Gordon’s
-Boodles
When was Plymouth Gin revived?
1996
Who is the only producer of Plymouth Gin?
Plymouth, Coates & Co.
What is Old Tom Gin?
lightly sweetened gin
What distillery revived Old Tom Gin (lightly sweetened gin)?
Hayman’s Distillery
