Whiskey Flashcards
What standard defines a Tennessee whiskey?
At least 51% corn, distilled no higher than 160 proof and bottled at a minimum of 80 proof, stored in charred new oak for at least 2 years, Lincoln County process
True or false: because whiskey is a diverse category. Whiskeys can be served in many different ways, whiskey can be tasted as a flight of products from a similar category, like Scotch, Irish, Tennessee, or bourbon.
True
Which of the following is not a classic whiskey cocktail?
A. Mint julep
B. Old fashioned
C. Whiskey sour
D. Apple jack
D. Apple jack
True or false: for whiskey cocktails with a higher proportions of alcohol, it’s best to serve it in a highball glass
False
What is the biggest difference between Canadian rye and American rye whiskey?
American rye must be at least 51% rye, Canadian rye can contain more corn than rye or even no rye whatsoever.
What are the four major types of Canadian whiskey?
Grain whiskey, flavoring whiskey, Canadian blended whisky, specialty whiskey.
What is one unique practice in the production of Japanese whiskey?
The Japanese whiskey production puts an emphasis on having a clear, almost transparent wort.
True or false: much of the whiskies produced in India are at least partially made with molasses-based neutral spirit
True
What Indian distilling company is the first to producer to makena true-grain whiskey?
Amrut
What did the volstead act prohibit in the United States?
The manufacture, transportation, or sale of liquor, but not the consumption.
True or false: the Kentucky Bourbon trail is a promotional program of the distilled spirits council of the United States that promotes the distilled beverage industry of the United states
False
What is sour mashing?
Taking the backset or residue from the first distillation run, and placing it back in the fermenter for the use in the next fermentation batch
Why did the law of 1556 passed by the English parliament have little to no effect to whiskey production in Ireland?
Because the law only extended to the pale
What are the four main types of Irish whiskey?
Irish malt whiskey, Irish grain whiskey, Irish pot still whiskey, blended Irish whiskey
True or false: Irish whiskey is generally considered to be smoother and less smoky than Scotch because of their use of non-peated malts.
True
True or false: Irish whiskey is required to be aged in Ireland, in wooden casks for at least 3 years
True
True or false: The initial use of whisky or uisge breatha was taken for medicinal pourposes
True
What law drove Distillers underground in the 18th century due to increased taxes?
Act of Union
What are the five geographical indications of Scotch Whisky?
Highland, lowland, speyside, Islay, Cambeltown
True or false: water, caramel flavoring, and caramel coloring are the only allowed additives in Scotch.
False
True of false: its a common misconception that all Scotch have a heavy Peat flavor
True
Where did the first written evidence of a spirit produced from grain appear?
Scottish Exchequer rolls
Asaka distilling makes what brand?
Fukushima
