WSET2 - 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
2
Q
What is the base of Brandy ?
A
WINE
3
Q
Name three types of brandy
A
Cognac, armagnacd, VS, VSOP and XO
4
Q
What is the base of Whisky (3)?
A
Rye, Barley or Corn
5
Q
Scotch whisky must be what (two things)?
A
Distilled and aged in oak casts in Scotland
6
Q
What is a malt whisky?
A
A whisky made from malted (e.g. germinated) barley
7
Q
What grains go into a grain whisky?
A
Corn, wheat and malted barley
8
Q
Bourbon by law must be made with 51% of ___
A
Corn
9
Q
What is rum made from?/
A
Molasses
10
Q
What is the starting point for vodka?
A
grains or potatoes even grapes
11
Q
What is gin?
A
A neutral base spirit with added juniper
