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Certified Specialist Of Spirits
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
loral and fruity
50/50
in any country; generic liqueur
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
2. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________
It is from a single barrel of whiskey - it is made from 100% corn grain - it is aged for a minimum of two years in charred barrels - no additives but caramel coloring for consistency can be used
Prior to fermentation
Barley
51% agave
3. European Union Brandy allows ______________
permit added caramel coloring
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Jicama
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
4. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
Evaporation and condensation
2 years minimum
Blackthorn Plum
Brouillis
5. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
Place of work
Kidney and bladder problems
6--8 years
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
6. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Industriel
water of life
125 proof or less
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
7. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
36% alcohol72 proof
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
marc
Aguamiel
8. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
It is matured in used barrels - It is stored in a cool - damp environment - It is generally stored in stone barrel houses - The climatic conditions are cooler than in the USA
1. Made in USA 2. minimum 51% corn 3. maximum 160 Proof distillation 3. maximum 125 Proof in barrel 4. Aged in charred - new American white oak barrel 5. Water only additive
9. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
Barley
173F
Full-bodied and pungent
Aguamiel
10. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
Full-bodied and pungent
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
pyrolysis
water of life
11. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
Water
Curacao
charcoal mellowed
one year minimum
12. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
warmer
Fuller-tasting rums
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
water of life
13. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
125 proof or less
t least one year
The Caribbean Islands
Grains
14. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Industriel
Water
15. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Jicama
Bottled in Bond
45% alcohol by volume
16. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
36% alcohol72 proof
The Triangle Trade
173F
Holland or Belgium
17. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...
water of life
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Dissolve or melt
18. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
45% alcohol by volume
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
pyrolysis
Tahona
19. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?
160 proof
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
London Dry gin
20. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
Succulent
Fuller-tasting rums
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
21. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
more than one distillery
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
22. 'Overproof Rum' is an official classification that requires a minimum bottling proof of...
Jicama
Place of work
120 proof
to drink
23. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
Pina
in any country; generic liqueur
Hydrolysis
Fuller-tasting rums
24. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...
London Dry gin
pyrolysis
Full-bodied and pungent
more than one distillery
25. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
It is matured in used barrels - It is stored in a cool - damp environment - It is generally stored in stone barrel houses - The climatic conditions are cooler than in the USA
Prior to fermentation
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
only made in Ireland
26. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
Pineau de Charentes
charcoal mellowed
More full-bodied
51% agave
27. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
marc
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Aguamiel
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
28. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
The Triangle Trade
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
More full-bodied
Place of work
29. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
loral and fruity
Industriel
Brouillis
marc
30. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
permit added caramel coloring
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
3 years
Cut the flower stalk
31. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
The Caribbean Islands
Hemi-cellulose component
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
160 proof
32. Rum may be made from...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
warmer
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Cut the flower stalk
33. Congeners are...
warmer
t least one year
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
a solvent with a hint of lemon
34. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
160 proof
80--94
It is matured in used barrels - It is stored in a cool - damp environment - It is generally stored in stone barrel houses - The climatic conditions are cooler than in the USA
35. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Evaporation and condensation
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
160 proof
Heart
36. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
0.5% abv
Coffee or wine
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Grains
37. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Full-bodied and pungent
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
38. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Grains
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
warmer
39. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
only made in Ireland
40. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
45% alcohol by volume
160 proof
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Succulent
41. Most barrel aged rums use...
A blend of pot still and column still distillation - a blend of sugar cane and molasses base - a blend of aged and un-aged rums
Noble
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
42. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
6--8 years
pyrolysis
in any country; generic liqueur
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
43. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Noble
Hemi-cellulose component
Jicama
Curacao
44. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
3 years
Hydrolysis
0.5% abv
51% agave
45. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...
6--8 years
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Pulque
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
46. The global definition for whiskey is...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
warmer
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
47. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Heart
Noble
2 years minimum
48. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Rum
Fewer congeners
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
49. The strength of distillation was originally 'proved pure' by burning gunpowder with spirit to achieve an even blue flame at what alcohol to water ratio?
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
marc
50/50
Grapes/Fruits
50. The initial distillation to separate alcohol vapors from water yields...