Vodka, Gin, & Neutral Spirits Flashcards
What is Vodka
A spirit distilled from many bases, including Potatoes, Rye, Grapes, Beets, and pretty much anything that can be fermented
What still is typically used in Vodka production
A column still
How many distillations does Vodka go through
Multiple distillations until deemed ‘pure’
What country is Stolichnya produced in
Russia/Latvia
What country is Ikon produced in
Russia
What country is Chopin produced in
Poland
what country is Belvedere produced in
Poland
What country is Grey Goose produced in
France
What country is Tito’s produced in
USA (Texas)
What country is Ketel One produced in
The Netherlands
What is the base ingredient in Chopin
Potato
What still is used in the production of Grey Goose
Pot still
What ingredient is Titos made from
Corn
Name 3 examples of flavored Vodka styles
Citron (Lemon)
Vanilla
Orange
Raspberry
What is Aquavit
A Scandinavian liquor produced from fermented grains or potato, flavored with ingredients including caraway root (essentially a flavored vodka)
What is the major flavoring agent used in Aquavit production
Caraway Root
What is Soju
A Korean spirit from distilled rice, potato, grain, then filtered through charcoal
What is Shochu
A Japanese spirit distilled from rice, grains, etc. unfiltered
What is Awamori
Okinawan style of Shochu produced from long grain indica rice
What style of rice is used in Awamori production
Long Grain Indica Rice
What is Gin
Essentially flavored Vodka, a neutral grain spirit flavored with botanicals before being re-distilled
What is the main botanical used in Gin production
Juniper
What country was Gin developed in
The Netherlands
What is Genever
A style of gin produced in a pot still, with a lower ABV and slightly sweeter than London Dry Gin
Who is credited with creating Genever
Dr. Sylvius de Bouve
What is traditionally added to Genever
A min. 15% malt wine
What does ‘Oude’ labeling mean on Genever
Genever aged in oak and malt wine added
What are the requirements for Genever labeled as ‘Corenwyn’
Aged in oak min. 8 months
51% malt wine added
What is London Dry Gin
Botanicals of a wide variety added with Juniper dominating followed by citrus and spices, no oak aging
What is Plymouth Gin
A style of Gin produced in England by one company, Plymouth Coates and Co. in a more aromatic and full bodied style
What is Old Tom Gin
A rare style that traditionally is the base of the Tom Collins cocktail, lightly sweetened
