Vodka and Gin Flashcards
Where is Ikon from?
Russia
(vodka)
Where is Chopin from?
Poland
(vodka)
Where is Ketel One from?
Holland
(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
(vodka)
Where is Belvedere from?
Poland
(vodka)
Where is Grey Goose from?
France
(vodka- distilled in a pot still)
Where is Tito’s from?
Texas
(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
Where was gin developed?
Holland
What is Genever?
- Spirit is produced in a pot still
- Sweeter, less alcoholic than London Dry Gin
- Juniper and malt are the dominant aromatics (traditionally, min 15% malt wine)
- May be aged in oak casks
Describe the following styles of Genever:
- Oude
- Jonge
- Corenwyn
- Oude: (old) traditional style, min 15% malt wine
- Jonge: (young) cleaner, more neutral style w/ less malt wine
- Corenwyn: (corn wine) cask aged version, malt wine comprised at least 51% of distillate
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
