Vodka, Gin, Shochu, Baiju Flashcards

1
Q

How does genever differ from gin?

A
  • sweeter and less alcoholic
  • maltier
  • pot stilled
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2
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What defines corenwyn genever?

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  • min 51% malt wine
  • cask aged
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3
Q

What is the proper gin for a Pink Lady cocktail?

A

Plymouth gin

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4
Q

What English gin is lightly sweetened?

A

Old Tom gin

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5
Q

What is the EU minimum abv for vodka?

A

37.5%

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6
Q

Chopin and Belvedere are produced in what country?

A

Poland

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7
Q

List a London Dry gin

A
  • Beefeater
  • Tanqueray
  • Bombay Sapphire
  • Gordon’s
  • Boodle’s
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8
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What defines Oude Style genever?

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min 15% malt wine

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9
Q

List 3 sources used for the production of vodka

A
  • potato
  • rye
  • grapes
  • beets
  • molasses
  • corn
  • wheat
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10
Q

Why do Eastern European and Russian vodkas tend to have more character than vodkas produced in the western EU and US?

A

in the EU and US if a bottle says vodka then it must be neutral in flavor

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11
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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?

A
  • grain
  • potato
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12
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What are two top Russian vodkas?

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  • Stolichnaya
  • Ikon
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13
Q

In what country are Chopin and Belvedere produced?

A

Poland

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14
Q

Where is Grey Goose produced?

A

France

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15
Q

Where is Ketel One produced?

A

Netherlands

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16
Q

What is used for the production of Tito’s?

A

100% corn

17
Q

What is acquavit?

A
  • Scandinavian clear spirit made from fermented potato or grain
  • flavored with caraway root and other aromatics
18
Q

What is the most important flavoring agent for gin?

A

juniper berry

19
Q

List 3 common flavoring agents for London Dry gin other than juniper

A
  • lemon peel
  • orange peel
  • anise
  • cardamon
  • coriander
  • angelica root
  • nutmeg
20
Q

In what country was gin first produced?

A

Netherlands
- Dr Sylvius de Bouve, 16th century

21
Q

List 2 English gins distilled from grapes

A
  • Chapel Down
  • Chilgrove
22
Q

What is Awamori?

A

a shochu distilled with black koji and a specific long grain rice from Okinawa, Japan

23
Q

What are the 5 most common base ingredients for shochu production?

A
  • rice
  • sweet potato
  • barley
  • buckwheat
  • brown sugar
24
Q

What is the standard abv range for shochu?

A

25-35%

25
Q

What is the largest manufacturer of soju in South Korea?

A

Jinro

26
Q

What is the name for the popular Korean drink of beer mixed with soju?

A

somaek (soju and maekju)

27
Q

What is the most commonly used grain in baijiu production?

A

sorghum

28
Q

What is the most consumed spirit in the world?

A

baijiu