WSET Advanced Chile Flashcards

1
Q

What is the base material for Rum production

A

1) Sugar cane juice = result in 6-8% abv after ferment. Obtaine by pressing / crushing the cane.

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2
Q

Name the 4 different flavour camps for Rum

A

Jamaican: Intense and pungent.

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3
Q

How much molasses is used to produce 1 l Rum at 57% abv.

A

Average 2,5 kg molasses.

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4
Q

Distillation of light rum:

A

Continuous still = Column still - multiple linked columns (stripper + rectifier)

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5
Q

Distillation of heavy rum:

A

Pot still - double distillation.

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6
Q

Maturation

A

White rum: tend not to be aged.

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7
Q

Bacardi distilleries

A

The worlds biggest selling rum.

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8
Q

Latin America rum

A

Bacardi is the best known brand!

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9
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Trinidad Rum

A

Dominated by one big producer: Angostura = 6 different brands.

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10
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Barbados rum

A

First major volume producer in the 18th century.

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11
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Guyana rum

A

During the 20th century a lot of distilleries were closed - their stills were preserved.

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12
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Jamaica Rum

A

The most punchy pot still rum.

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13
Q

Rhum agricole

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Origins from french owned islands: Martinique, Guadeloape, Le Réunions.

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