WSET Diploma Liquors and Spirits Flashcards
1
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Speyside Scotch:
Quick description and 2 producers:
A
Generall milder and fruitier, made with water from the river Spey.
Macallan / Glenfiddich / Glenlivet
2
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
What is the main flavoring agent used in the production of Aquavit?
A
Caraway
3
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Aquavit
Region / Country
A
Scandinavia (specifically Norway)
Caraway flavored liqueur
*Produced from either potatoes or Grain spirit
4
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
What 1830s invention is Aeneas Coffey credited with?
A
Column Still
5
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
3 examples of Tennessee whiskey:
A
Jack Daniel’s
George Dickel
Prychard’s
6
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Bourbon Whiskey must have a minimum of ___% ___ and be aged in:
A
51% corn.
New, charred American white oak.
7
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Pucker
A
USA - Kentucky
Currently owned by DeKuyper
Fruit aromatised vodka
8
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
According to 2009 Scotch Whiskey Regulations, what are the 5 categories of Scotch?
A
Single Malt: distilled at a single distillery in a pot still, in one or more batches, from water and malted barley.
Single Grain: any Scotch Whisky distilled at a single distillery that does not qualify as either Single Malt Whisky or Blended Scotch Whisky
Blended Malt: blend of two or more Single Malt Scotch Whiskies that have been produced at more than one distillery.
Blended Grain: blend of two or more Single Grain Scotch Whiskies that have been produced at more than one distillery
Blended: blend of one or more Single Malt Whiskies with one or more Single Grain Whiskies
9
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
What is the minimum percentage of rye required in the mash bill of American rye whiskey?
A
51%
10
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Metaxa
Country / Region
Owned by:
A
Greek - Samos island
Brandy from Muscat grapes, infused with botanicals.
*owned by Remi Cointreau group since 2000
11
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
What is the minimum percentage of blue agave spirit required in Tequila?
A
51%
12
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Tennessee Whiskey must have a minimum of ___% ___ and must be filtered through:
A
51% corn.
a bed of Tennessee sugar maple charcoal.
13
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Give examples of 6 bitter liqueurs from 6 different countries:
A
Italy: Averna, Cynar
Czech Republic: Jélinek Fernet
Germany: Jagermeister
France: Suze, Amer Picon
Hungary: Zwack
USA: Grand Poppy Amaro (LA)
14
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Pelinkovac
Country
Type?
A
Croatia
Herb base liquor base in wormwood
15
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
What is Old Tom gin?
A
A style of gin that is slightly sweeter than London Dry, but not as sweet as Genever.
16
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Chambord
Country / Region
Type
A
France - Loire Valley
Black rasberry liquor + Spices
17
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Canadian whiskey can be made from which 4 ingredients?
A
Corn / Wheat / Rye / Barley
18
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Creme de Noyaux
Country
Also produced in:
Has been recently revived by:
A
France
Almond-flavored cream liqueur made from peach pits
- *Also produce in Switzerland nowaday*
- **Tempus Fugit Spirit re-introduced the recipe in recent time*
19
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Teichenné
Country / Region
Type
A
Spain / Catalunya
Butterscotch schnapps liquor
Also other flavors of schnapps
20
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Cuba and Puerto Rico are most often associated with the production of which type of rum?
A
White
21
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Which sub-region of Calvados requires a minimum of 30% perry?
Maximum of 30% perry?
What is perry?
A
Calvados Domfrontais AOC
Calvados Pay d’Auge AOC
Pear cider (as opposed to apple)
22
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
Compared to Scotch, what is the general character of Irish whiskey?
What grain is the base of this spirit?
What are the aging requirements?
A
Generally a lighter style.
Barley is the base, parts of it are unmalted.
Min. 3 years in barrel.
23
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
What Mezcal style incorporates raw chicken into the distillation process?
A
Pechuga
24
Q
Country of origin / flavors?
3 examples of Irish whiskey:
A
Jameson
Tullamore DEW
Redbreast
25
# Country of origin / flavors?
What are the 4 aging designations of Tequila, and what are the requirements applied?
**Blanco / Silver:** Bottled immediately after distillation.
**Reposado:** Aged 60 days - 1 year in cask.
**Añejo:** 1 - 3 years in cask.
**Extra Añejo:** 6+ years in cask.
26
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Tsipouro**
Country
Type
2 producers
**Greece** (Thessalonia)
Pomace base Spirit
*Un-aged (grappa like)*
Skinos / Tsilili
27
# Country of origin / flavors?
Identify the soil types that are found in the following sub-regions of Cognac:
A. Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne
B. Bois Ordinaires
C. Borderies
D. Fins Bois
A. Chalk
B. Sand
C. Clay and Flint
D. Limestone and some clay
28
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Southern Confort**
Country / State
Type
3 Styles:
**USA** - New Orleans (Louisiana)
Whisky-flavored liqueur (spice macerated)
**_Styles:_**
* *100 proof*
* *Original*
* *Black (more whiskey flavoring)*
29
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Chartreuse**
Country / Made by who?
3 types:
France - Voiron, first made by Carthusian Monks
Herbal liquor
Green: Classic, herbal/anise.
Yellow: Less alcohol, milder, sweeter
VEP: Vieillissement Exceptionnellement Prolongé, exceptionally long aging, aged in oak casks, can be green or yellow.
30
# Country of origin / flavors?
Islay Scotch:
Quick description and 3 producers:
Most peaty and smoky style.
Laphroaig / Ardberg / Lagavulin
31
# Country of origin / flavors?
If a spirit is immediately bottled:
What is the color of the spirit?
What are 3 examples?
Spirit is clear (can be colored manually).
Vodka, unaged Tequila, white Rum.
32
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Lillet**
Country / Region
Base + what flavors?
4 types
**France** - Podensac
White and red Vermouth
*Produced from classic Bordeaux grapes:*
* *85% Semillon _White:_*
* *_Red:_ 85% Merlot*
* Dry
* Rosé
* *+ macerated liquor of citrus, orange peels...*
33
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Hpnotiq**
Original country + current production area
Type
**France (Originally NY)**
Vodka base + Cognac and tropical fruit juice
34
# Country of origin / flavors?
Match the correct name for a spirit distilled from sugar cane to the country/island it is produced in:
Ron
Rhum
Rum
Ron = Nicaragua
Rhum = Martinique
Rum = Jamaica
35
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Argalá**
Country / Region
Different types
**Italy** - Maritime Alps
Pastis / Alpine amaro
36
# Country of origin / flavors?
What are the 2 main types of still?
How do their processes differ and how is the flavor of the spirit affected?
**Pot Still:** Gentler, slower distillation.
Flavor from base ingredient is retained in final spirit.
Generally used for richer, wood-aged spirits like cognac and single malt scotch.
**Column / Continuous Still:** Faster / Continuously running.
Creates a more neutral spirit by removing flavors/impurities.
Used for vodka/most bourbon.
Used for large-scale distillation.
37
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Kümmel**
Country
Type
**Netherlands**
Colorless Caraway, fennel, cumin base liquor
38
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Heering**
Country
Type
**Denmark** - Copenhagen
Cherry liquor
39
# Country of origin / flavors?
What is the minimum ABV of Scotch Whisky?
40%
40
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Drambuie**
Country
Type
Owned by:
**Scotland**
Whisky liquor, macerated with honey and herbs
\**Williams Grant and Sons brand own the brand since 2014*
41
# Country of origin / flavors?
List 5 top shelf Tequilas:
- Don Julio 1942
- Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Famillia
- Casa Dragones
- Grand Mayan
- Herradura Seleccion Suprema
42
# Country of origin / flavors?
Armagnac XO and _____ have the same minimum aging requirements after 2013.
They require a minimum of ___ years in barrel before release.
Hors d'Age
10 years
43
# Country of origin / flavors?
Lowland Scotch:
Quick description and 2 producers:
Lightest, least smoky, ideal aperitif.
Glenkinchie, Bladnoch
44
# Country of origin / flavors?
**DOM Benedictine**
How many herbs / Spices are selected for its recipe
What does D.O.M stand for?
**France** - Normandie
*27 herbs and spices*
DOM: Deo Optimo Maximo (To God, Most Good, Most Great)
45
# Country of origin / flavors?
3 brands of Pisco:
Pisco Portón
Macchu Pisco
Barsol Pisco
46
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Raki**
Country
Type
2 Producers
```
**Turkey**
Anise liquor (sweeted)
```
Yeni Raiki / Terkidag
47
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Sambuca**
Country / Region
Type(s)
2 producers
**Italy**
Anised flavored liquor
Can be white/black
Molinara / Romana
48
# Country of origin / flavors?
What is required to label a bourbon as "Straight"?
Aged for at least two years and made without any added coloring or flavoring,
49
# Country of origin / flavors?
What are the (3) differences between Demerara Rum and Rhum Agricole?
**Demerara Rum:**
- Light style that comes from Guyana.
- Made from molasses.
- Sometimes aged over a decade before release.
**Rhum Agricole:**
- French style produced mainly on Martinique.
- Made from sugarcane juice
- Must be column distilled.
50
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Shōchū**
Country:
Type / Ingredients
**Japan**
white spirit
* Made mainly from rice, can use sweet potatoes, grains...
51
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Goldwasser**
Country / region (now + original)
Type
**Germany** - Berlin - *Since 2009*
```
Originally Polish (Danziger)
Root and herbs liquor fisish with 23 carat gold flakes inside the bottle
```
52
# Country of origin / flavors?
List 4 varieties of Agave besides Espadín that are used for Mezcal:
Arroqueño
Tobalá
Tepeztate,
Agave Karwinskii
53
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Mozart**
Country
Type
**Austria**
Colored chocolate liquor
54
# Country of origin / flavors?
Cognac produced from a blend of wines sourced Grande and Petite Champagne is known as _____ Champagne.
Fine Champagne
55
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Nocino**
Country / Region
Type
2 Producers
**Italy (Emilia - Romagna)**
Green walnut liquor
Aggazzotti / Rapa Giovanni
56
# Name the liquor of:
**Lahara citrus**
Where is it from?
What is it used in?
**Curacao**
Caribean island of Curacao
57
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Frangelico**
Country / region
Type
**Italy** - Piemonte - *Canale town*
Hazelnut Liquor
58
# Country of origin / flavors?
Where is Calvados AOP located?
What are the base ingredients for Calvados?
Normandy, northern France on the Atlantic Coast.
Apples and Pears.
59
# Country of origin / flavors?
Cognac is distilled ____ in ___ \_\_\_\_ stills.
Required to age how long in what?
Twice in Copper Pot Stills.
min. 2 years in French Oak casks.
60
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Cynar**
Country
Owned by:
Created in:
**Italy** (Venezia)
Bitter aperitivo, flavored with artichokes
## Footnote
* \*Now own by Campari Group*
* \*\*Created in 1952*
61
# Country of origin / flavors?
5 examples of Kentucky Bourbon:
Woodford Reserve
Elijah Craig
Bulleit
Maker's Mark
Pappy Van Winkle
62
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Rompope**
Country / Region of origin
Type / Ingredients
Similar to:
2 Producers
**Mexico -** Santa Clara Covent, San Pueblo
Egg yolk, milk, vanilia liquor, rum
Similar to eggnog
Santa Clara / Coronado
63
# Country of origin / flavors?
Where is Cognac AOC located?
What is the main grape used?
What are 3 peripheral grapes used?
- Atlantic Coast of France, north of Bordeaux, south of Loire Valley.
- Ugni Blanc
- Semillon, Folle Blanche, Colombard.
64
# Country of origin / flavors?
What is the minimum aging requirement of American Straight Whiskey?
2 years
65
# Country of origin / flavors?
**St Germain**
Country
Type
When was it first released?
**France** - Paris
Elderflower liquor
2007
66
# Country of origin / flavors?
Who are the 4 major Cognac houses?
Hennessy
Martell
Remy Martin
Courvoisier
67
# Country of origin / flavors?
What style of whiskey is Seagram's VO?
Canadian
68
# Country of origin / flavors?
What is Pommeau de Normandie?
What is the correct ratio of ingredients?
- An alcoholic drink made from unfermented apple must that has been fortified with Calvados.
- 1/3 Calvados, 2/3 must.
69
# Country of origin / flavors?
What are the 3 delimited areas of Calvados AOP?
Calvados (Normandie)
Calvados Pays d'Auge (premier region)
Calvados Domfrontais
70
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Henri Bardouin**
Country / Region
Type
First Produced in\_\_\_
**France** - Provence
Pastis like liquor: Anis and warmwood
* *First produced in 1990*
71
# Country of origin / flavors?
What is the minimum aging requirement for Irish Whiskey?
3 years
72
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Curacao**
Region of origin?
Type
2 Producers
```
**Island of Curacao** - Caraibean
Bitter orange (Laraha citrus)
```
DeKuyper / Giffard
73
# Country of origin / flavors?
Armagnac can be distilled in either:
Required to be aged for how long and in what?
Either continuous still or double-distilled in copper pot stills.
2 years in French Oak casks.
74
# Country of origin / flavors?
Match the style of Scotch to its permitted grain components.
A. Blended Grain
B. Single Malt
C. Blended
D. Single Grain
E. Blended Malt
A. Blend of two or more grain whiskys
B. Only malted barley
C. Malt & grain from multiple distilleries
D. Malted barley, wheat, or corn- but only one
E. Blend of two or more malt whiskys
75
# Country of origin / flavors?
The Islands Scotch:
What are the 5 major islands?
Quick description and 2 producers:
Skye, Jura, Mull, Arran, and Orkney
Pronounced peatiness / toasted seaweed character.
Talisker / Highland Park
76
# Country of origin / flavors?
3 producers of Pastis:
Henri Bardouin
André Micollier
Anilou
77
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Tia Maria**
Country
Type
**Jamaica**
Coffee liqueur, rum-based
## Footnote
*base in Jamaican rum and flavoured with Madacascar vanilia*
78
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Advocaat**
Country
Type
German name?
2 producers
**Holland**
Brandy base liquor, yolk egg, vanilia
*German name: Eierlikör*
Dwersteg / Bols
79
# Country of origin / flavors?
"**Maraschino"**?
Country
Type
2 producers
**Italy** - istrian border
*Maraschino Cherry liquor*
Luxardo / Maraska
80
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Baijiu**
Country
Also known as:
Type
Claim to fame:
**China**
Shaojiu
Rice liquor
*Most drunk liquor in the world*
81
# Country of origin / flavors?
What is the first distillation of Cognac called?
The second?
The second is divided in 4 parts. What are they?
First: Brouillis
Second: Bonne Chauffe
Tete (Head)
Coeur (Heart)
Secondes (Second cuts)
Queue (Tails)
82
# Country of origin / flavors?
List 3 London Dry Gins and 3 Gins made outside of London:
London Dry Gins:
- Beefeater
- Bombay Sapphire
- Gordon's
Non-London Dry Gin:
- Letherbee (Chicago)
- Suntory Roku Gin (Japan)
- Monkey 47 (Germany)
83
# Country of origin / flavors?
List 5 different Mezcal producers:
Montelobos
Clase Azúl
Ilegal
Del Maguey
El Silencio
84
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Soju**
Country
Type:
**South Korea**
Rice / Wheat / Barley based spirit
## Footnote
*White spirit*
85
# Country of origin / flavors?
How is Calvados traditionally distilled?
How do some areas distill?
What is the required aging for Calvados?
Traditionally distilled twice in a copper pot still.
Some use a continuous still.
min. 2 years in French oak casks.
86
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Galiano**
Country / Region / Town
Type
**Italy** - Tuscany - *Livorno town*
Vanilia/ Herbal liquor w/ star anise
87
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Batavia Arrak**
Which 2 regions / countries
Type
Can be blended with:
2 Producers:
**Indian Subcontinent**
**S.E. Asia / Indonesia** - Island of Java
Cane sugar base spirit
*can be blended with red rice throught the fermentation.*
*Van Oosten / By the Dutch*
88
# Country of origin / flavors?
An intense aroma of smoke, iodine, and salt is most likely encountered in Scotch from which region?
Islay
89
# Country of origin / flavors?
Absinthe:
Country
Type
2 producers
France
Herbal spirit (Wormwood / Anise / Fennel)
Pernod / St. George
90
# Country of origin / flavors?
Highland Scotch:
Quick description and 2 producers:
Largest region, Full-bodied, deep and smoky.
Oban / Dalmore.
91
# Country of origin / flavors?
What drink is link with the term "**DOM**"
Benedictine - ***Normandie / France***
## Footnote
**Deo Optimo Maximo**
*Hyssop, Angelica, Lemon Balm Liquor*
92
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Benedictine**
Country
Type
**France** - Fecamp (Normandie)
Angelica, Hyssop, Lemon Balm Liquor
## Footnote
*On of the oldest liquor of France - 1863*
93
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Punt e Mes**
Country / Region
Type + literal meaning
**Italy** - Piemonte
Red Vermouth, 1 point sweetness, 1/2 point of bitterness
"To the point and a half"
94
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Aurum**
Country / Region
Type
**Italy** - Abruzzo
Orange liquor
*Brandy base, macerated with citrus*
95
# Country of origin / flavors?
Pimm's No. 1
## Footnote
Country?
Base
Flavors
England
Gin-based liqueur flavored with spices and citrus.
96
# Country of origin / flavors?
What is Sotol?
A Mexican spirit, similar to Tequila, made from a succulent called Desert Spoon.
97
# Country of origin / flavors?
4 examples of bourbon made outside Kentucky / Tennessee:
Hudson Baby Bourbon (NY)
Roughstock Montana Bourbon
FEW (Illinois)
Stranahan's (Colorado)
98
# Country of origin / flavors?
What are the 4 major styles of rum, and give an example of each:
Light Rum: Bacardi
Dark Rum: Meyer's
Demerara Rum: El Dorado
Rhum Agricole: Clément
99
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Kahlua**
Country
Type / Ingredients
**Mexico**
Coffee liqueur
## Footnote
*\*Rum base + vanilia, sugar, arabica coffee beans*
100
# Country of origin / flavors?
What are the different classifications and requirements of Tequila?
Blanco/Silver Tequila - unaged
Oro/Gold Tequila: Spirit enhanced by "mellowing" with caramel coloring or oak extracts.
Reposado (Aged) Tequila: Aged for a minimum of 2 months in oak or encino oak containers.
Añejo (Extra-aged) Tequila: Aged for a minimum of 1 year in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters.
Extra Añejo (Ultra-aged) Tequila: Aged for a minimum of 3 years in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters.
101
# Country of origin / flavors?
3 examples of Canadian whiskey:
Crown Royal
J.P. Wiser
Canadian Club
102
# Country of origin / flavors?
Order the following gin styles from driest to sweetest (1 = driest, 4 = sweetest).
A. Old Tom
B. Genever
C. Sloe
D. London Dry
1. London Dry
2. Old Tom
3. Genever
4. Sloe
103
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Licor 43**
Country / Region
Flavors
**Spain** - cartagena
Fruit, spices, herbs and vanilia liquor
104
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Parfait Amour**
Originally from:
Type
3 Producers
**Neederlands -** Amsterdam
Sweet Orange, Vanilla, Rose
## Footnote
*_\*Producer_: Bols / Marie Brizzard / DeKuyper*
105
# Country of origin / flavors?
Besides Meyer's, list 3 dark rums:
Zacapa
Diplomatico
Gosling's
106
# Country of origin / flavors?
Match the vodka to its base ingredient.
A. Glen's
B. Tito's
C. Ciroc
D. Chopin
E. Ocean
A. Beets
B. Corn
C. Grapes
D. Potatos
E. Sugar Cane
107
# Country of origin / flavors?
Match the Gin producer to its country of origin:
A. Ungava
B. Bluecoat
C. Nordés
D. Citadelle
E. Sipsmith
A. Canada
B. USA
C. Spain
D. France
E. UK
108
# Country of origin / flavors?
5 examples of American Rye Whiskey:
Rittenhouse Rye
Bulleit Rye
Old Overholt
Templeton Rye
Sazerac Rye
109
# Country of origin / flavors?
If a spirit is aged in oak:
What aspects of the spirit are changed?
Depending on?
2 examples:
Oak changes the color/flavor/texture of the spirit.
Depends on the length of time and char of the barrel used.
Most whiskies and brandies.
110
# Country of origin / flavors?
Tequila is mainly produced in the western state of \_\_\_\_.
Jalisco.
111
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Poteen**
Country
Base ingredients
Ireland
Either grain or potatoes spirit
* *Banned between 1661 and 1991*
* *Poteen from the small size still pot used for distillation*
* *Originally brewed illegally*
112
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Strega**
Country / Region
Type / prominent ingredient
```
**Italy** - Campania
Herb liqueur (amaro), significantly flavored/colored with saffron, *(but up to 70 different herbs used)*
```
113
# Country of origin / flavors?
Which type of plant must be used as a sugar source in the production of eau-de-vie?
Fruit
114
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Raicilla**
Country
Base ingredient?
**Mexico** - Jalisco
Agave base spirit
## Footnote
*Does not receive any DO classifications*
115
# Country of origin / flavors?
3 examples of Japanese Whisky:
Suntory
Hibiki
Nikka
116
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Sabra**
Country
Type / Ingredients
**Israel**
Chocolate, Jaffa Orange liquor
117
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Fernet**
Country
Type / Flavors
4 Producers
**Italy** - Milan
Actually a genre of amari, not the brand.
Flavored with rhubarb, chamomile, saffron, menthol.
Fernet Branca / Luxardo / Jelinek / Letherbee
118
# Country of origin / flavors?
What are 4 other examples of Eau de Vie, where they're from and what are they made with?
```
Kirschwasser (Cherry) - Germany
Poire William (Pear) - France (also Oregon)
```
Boukha (Fig) - Tunisia
Barack Palinka (Apricot) - Hungary
119
# Country of origin / flavors?
What are the 6 regions of Scotch production?
Highland
Lowland
Speyside
Islay
Campbeltown
The Islands.
120
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Cocalero**
Region / Country its made in?
Type
**South America (Made in Ireland**
Herbal spirt using cola leaf and Juniper berry
121
# Country of origin / flavors?
Where is Genever made, and how is it different from Gin?
What are the 2 types of Genever?
Name 2 producers:
- Made in the Netherlands
- Base spirit is malt wine, can contain sugar, but is also infused with juniper and botanicals.
- Oude (Old) and Jonge (Young)
Bols / Bokma
122
# Country of origin / flavors?
What grape(s) are used to make Cognac and Armagnac?
- Cognac is almost 100% Ugni Blanc
- Armagnac uses Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
123
# Country of origin / flavors?
List the 6 defined regions of Cognac, in descending order of quality:
Grande Champagne
Petite Champagne
Borderies
Fins Bois
Bons Bois
Bois Ordinaires (Bois à Terroirs).
124
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Ouzo**
Country
Type
2 Producers
* *Greece**
* Anise liquor*
Barbayanni / Plomari
125
# Country of origin / flavors?
Put the following Cognac designations in the correct order from shortest to longest, and explain what they mean:
VSOP
VS
XO
1. VS (Very Special): min. 2 years in cask.
2. VSOP (Very Special, or Superior, Old Pale): min. 4 years in cask.
3. XO (Extra Old): min. 10 year in cask (increased from 6 in 2018.)
126
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Nunquam liquirizia**
Country / Region
Type
**Italia** - Calabria
Liquorice liquor
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# Country of origin / flavors?
What are the 7 basic steps of distillation?
1. Raw Materials that have been converted to alcoholic liquid.
2. Heated to boiling temp. (alc. boils at 173oF, water at 212oF)
3. Liquid boils, alcohol evaporates.
4. Alcoholic vapor travels up the still to a condenser.
5. Liquid cools.
6. Vapor condenses.
7. New Spirit.
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# Country of origin / flavors?
What does "Champagne" refer to in relation to Cognac?
It is a reflection of the word’s etymological origin—a derivation of the Latin word for “plain”—and a similarity in soil.
129
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Vielle Cure**
Country / Region
Specific producer
Type
**France** - Bordeaux
*Abbaye of Cenon*
Herb liquor
130
# Country of origin / flavors?
What is the difference between a rickhouse and a Dunnage house, and what are they used for?
Rickhouse: Can be made from a variety of different materials, used to store/age Bourbon and other non-Scotch whiskies.
Dunnage House: Must have an earthen floor and stone walls, used for storing/aging Scotch.
131
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Zwak Uniculum**
Country / City
Type
Bottle:
**Hungary** - Budapest
Herbal Liquor
*(up to 40 plants into the secret recipe)*
132
# Country of origin / flavors?
Where is Armagnac AOC located?
Identify 3 grapes that are used:
What is the main difference in terms of grapes used between Cognac and Armagnac?
- Southwest France, in Gascony.
- Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche.
- Cognac traditionally uses 100% Ugni Blanc, while Armagnac tends to use a blend of grapes.
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# Country of origin / flavors?
Who was the first producer of commercial Vermouth in 1785?
Where are they located?
Carpano / Italy
134
# Country of origin / flavors?
Campbelltown Scotch:
Quick description and 3 producers:
Peaty, salty, briny.
Only 3 producers: Springbank / Glen Scotia / Glengyle.
135
# Country of origin / flavors?
**Buton Coca**
Country / Region
Type / main ingredient
**Italy** - Bologna
herb liquor, base in coca leaf
136
# Country of origin / flavors?
Match the grape pomace based liquor to its country of origin.
A. Marc
B. Grappa
C. Orujo
D. Bagaceira
137
# Country of origin / flavors?
Which part of the bonne chauffe is used for Cognac?
Couer (Heart)
138
# Country of origin / flavors?
Compared to Cognac, what is the flavor profile of Armagnac?
Name 2 top producers:
Armagnac is more rustic, fiery and flavorful
Larressingle / Chateau Laubaude
139
# Country of origin / flavors?
Match the distilleries to their location in Scotland:
A. Highland Park
B. Talisker
C. Oban
D. Springbank
E. Glenkinchie
A. Isle of Orkney
B. Isle of Skye
C. Highlands
D. Campbelltown
E. Lowlands
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# Country of origin / flavors?
Mezcal is mainly produced in the state of \_\_\_\_\_.
While Tequila is primarily made with Blue Agave, Mezcal is primarily made with \_\_\_\_\_.
Oaxaca.
Agave Espadín
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# Country of origin / flavors?
What is Genepy?
A species of plant related to wormwood
