Vodka & GIn Flashcards

1
Q

Who developed the alembic still?

A

Jabir ibn Hayyan, an Arabic chemist/alchemist in the 8th century.

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2
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What are the alternative names for the continuous still?

A

Coffey, column, patent

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3
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What are cogeners?

A

Volatile molecules like esters, aldehydes, and other alcohols

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4
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What is a continuous still?

A

A still with two columns that uses steam rather than direct heat to vaporize the alcohol. It tends to create a cleaner, higher alcohol spirit with fewer cogeners.

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5
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What are the two columns of the continuous still?

A

The analyzer and the rectifier

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What is maceration?

A

Steeping a flavoring agent in alcohol at lower temperatures (slow and cold).

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What is infusion?

A

Steeping a flavoring agent in alcohol at higher temperatures (swift and hot).

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What is percolation?

A

Pumping alcohol through the flavoring material.

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9
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How is the alcohol content of a spirit legally required to appear on US and EU labels?

A

As abv.

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10
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What is vodka?

A

A clear, neutral liquor, distilled in a continuous still and usually charcoal filtered.

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11
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What is the minimum abv for vodka in the EU?

A

37.50%

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12
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Major Russian vodka producers?

A

Stolichnaya, Ikon

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13
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Major Polish vodka producers?

A

Chopin, Belvedere

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14
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How is Tito’s Handmade Vodka made?

A

From corn in a pot still.

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15
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What is aquavit?

A

Basically vodka flavored with caraway root and other aromatics.

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16
Q

What is awamori?

A

An okinawan style of sochu distilled from rice.

17
Q

What is gin?

A

Essentially vodka flavored with juniper berry, citrus, cardamom, coriander, anise, etc. and redistilled.

18
Q

What is genever?

A

The Dutch precursor to gin, produced in a pot still and sweeter and less alcoholic than London Dry Gin.

19
Q

What is oude Genever?

A

The traditional style, incorporating >15% malt wine.

20
Q

What is malt wine?

A

A distillate of corn, rye, and wheat.

21
Q

What is jonge Genever?

A

A cleaner, more neutral genever with less malt wine.

22
Q

What is Corenwyn?

A

Cask-aged Genever with at least 51% malt wine.

23
Q

What is the difference in style between Plymouth and London Dry?

A

Plymouth is fuller in body, and more aromatic.

24
Q

What is Old Tom Gin?

A

Lightly sweetened gin - the Tom in the Tom Collins cocktail.