Whiskey

Question 1

Where did the first written evidence of a spirit produced from grain appear?

Answer 1

I’m the last decade of the 15th century Scotland, by order of the king, the Exchequer Rolls record a transfer of malt to be made into aqua vitae.

Question 2

What is the definition of “bourbon”?

Answer 2

Bourbon is produced from a fermented mash of at least 51% corn, distilled at no higher than 160 proof and stored at no more than 125 proof in charred new oak containers.

Question 3

What are the 5 main steps in order of whiskey production?

Answer 3

1. Mash/Wort Preparation
2. Fermentation
3. Distillation
4. Maturation
5. Blending and Bottling

Question 4

True or False: the distiller carefully preserves the heart of the distillation run by passing the spirit through a spirit safe where it can be sampled, have its alcoholic strength measured, and be classified.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Why is whiskey spelled two different ways?

Answer 5

The different spelling is said to derive from the translation of the word from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic forms. Neither spelling is incorrect.