WSET Chapter 20 Spirit Categories Flashcards

1
Q

What three things affect the flavor of a spirit

A

The type of raw material; the type of distillation; and mauuration

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2
Q

Brandy is distilled

A

WINE

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3
Q

Name three types of brandy

A

Cognac, armagnacd, VS, VSOP and XO

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4
Q

Whiskies are distilled (three possibilities)

A

Rye, Barley or Corn

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5
Q

Scotch whisky must be what (two things)

A

Distilled and aged in oak casts in Scotland

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6
Q

What is a malt whisky

A

A whisky made from malted (e.g. germinated) barley

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7
Q

What grains go into a grain whisky

A

Corn, wheat and malted barley

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8
Q

Bourbon by law must be made with 51% of ___

A

Corn

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9
Q

What is rum made from

A

Molasses

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10
Q

What is the starting point for vodka

A

grains or potatoes even grapes

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11
Q

What is gin

A

A neutral base spirit with added juniper

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