Vodka, Gin, Shochu, Baiju Flashcards
How does genever differ from gin?
- sweeter and less alcoholic
- maltier
- pot stilled
What defines corenwyn genever?
- min 51% malt wine
- cask aged
What is the proper gin for a Pink Lady cocktail?
Plymouth gin
What English gin is lightly sweetened?
Old Tom gin
What is the EU minimum abv for vodka?
37.5%
Chopin and Belvedere are produced in what country?
Poland
List a London Dry gin
- Beefeater
- Tanqueray
- Bombay Sapphire
- Gordon’s
- Boodle’s
What defines Oude Style genever?
min 15% malt wine
List 3 sources used for the production of vodka
- potato
- rye
- grapes
- beets
- molasses
- corn
- wheat
Why do Eastern European and Russian vodkas tend to have more character than vodkas produced in the western EU and US?
in the EU and US if a bottle says vodka then it must be neutral in flavor
The source used for a vodka produced in the EU must be listed on the bottle if it is not produced from what two sources?
- grain
- potato
What are two top Russian vodkas?
- Stolichnaya
- Ikon
In what country are Chopin and Belvedere produced?
Poland
Where is Grey Goose produced?
France
Where is Ketel One produced?
Netherlands
What is used for the production of Tito’s?
100% corn
What is acquavit?
- Scandinavian clear spirit made from fermented potato or grain
- flavored with caraway root and other aromatics
What is the most important flavoring agent for gin?
juniper berry
List 3 common flavoring agents for London Dry gin other than juniper
- lemon peel
- orange peel
- anise
- cardamon
- coriander
- angelica root
- nutmeg
In what country was gin first produced?
Netherlands
- Dr Sylvius de Bouve, 16th century
List 2 English gins distilled from grapes
- Chapel Down
- Chilgrove
What is Awamori?
a shochu distilled with black koji and a specific long grain rice from Okinawa, Japan
What are the 5 most common base ingredients for shochu production?
- rice
- sweet potato
- barley
- buckwheat
- brown sugar
What is the standard abv range for shochu?
25-35%
What is the largest manufacturer of soju in South Korea?
Jinro
What is the name for the popular Korean drink of beer mixed with soju?
somaek (soju and maekju)
What is the most commonly used grain in baijiu production?
sorghum
What is the most consumed spirit in the world?
baijiu
