Vodka and Gin

Question 1

What are EU regulations for vodka?

Answer 1

Min ABV 37.5%

If Vodka is not made from grain or potatoes, the EU producer must state the products used in fermentation on the label.

Question 2

Name 2 Russian vodka producers

Answer 2

Stolichnaya

Ikon

Question 3

Name 2 vodkas from Poland

Answer 3

Chopin - potato-based

Belvedere

Question 4

Name a vodka from Holland

Answer 4

Ketel One

Question 5

What is Acquavit?

Answer 5

Scandanavian clear spirit made from fermented potato or grain and flavored with caraway root and other aromatics.

Question 6

What is Genever?

Answer 6

A spirit that pre-dates modern-day gin. Created by the dutch, now very common in the U.K.

Juniper and malt are the dominant aromatics and may be aged in cask.

Pot-distilled

Sweeter and less alcoholic than London Dry gin.

Question 7

What is Plymouth Gin?

Answer 7

Fuller bodied than London Dry Gin and very aromatic

Proper Gin for a Pink Gin cocktail

Question 8

What is Old Tom Gin?

Name a producer

Answer 8

Lightly sweetened gin.

Base for Tom Collins and Martinez cocktails

Haymans