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1. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
80--94
50/50
Charcoal
charcoal mellowed

2. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
The Triangle Trade
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
36% alcohol72 proof
80--94

3. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
The Triangle Trade
column/pot combination still
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)

4. The great majority of tequilas consumed outside of Mexico are termed...
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
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
pyrolysis
2 years minimum

5. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
t least one year
Evaporation and condensation
Tahona
Bottled in Bond

6. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
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
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

7. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Cut the flower stalk
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Tahona

8. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Succulent
Fewer congeners
Brouillis
Pina

9. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
Kidney and bladder problems
only made in Ireland
Heart
t least one year

10. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
Grains
Place of work
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Pineau de Charentes

11. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
column/pot combination still
Dissolve or melt
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Kidney and bladder problems

12. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...
Evaporation and condensation
only made in Ireland
marc
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

13. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
maturation profile
2 years minimum
marc
45% alcohol by volume

14. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
Pineau de Charentes
warmer
a solvent with a hint of lemon
London Dry gin

15. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
36% alcohol72 proof
Grapes/Fruits

16. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
160 proof
Dissolve or melt
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

17. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
Blackthorn Plum
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
marc
the age of the youngest rum in the blend

18. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Water
Charcoal
t least one year
2 years minimum

19. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
Prior to fermentation
Pulque
Dissolve or melt
Pina

20. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
warmer
Bottled in Bond
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
160 proof

21. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
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
only made in Ireland
160 proof
3 years

22. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...
2 years minimum
Noble
191.2 proof
Holland or Belgium

23. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Hydrolysis
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
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

24. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
36% alcohol72 proof
191.2 proof
Pineau de Charentes
permit added caramel coloring

25. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
0.5% abv
Prior to fermentation
45% alcohol by volume
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

26. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
Pulque
50/50
Hydrolysis
maturation profile

27. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
water of life
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
Kidney and bladder problems
Jicama

28. Rum may be made from...
125 proof or less
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Barley
120 proof

29. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
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
Barley
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

30. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
More full-bodied
one year minimum
36% alcohol72 proof
Dissolve or melt

31. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Bottled in Bond
Aguamiel

32. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
Curacao
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Fewer congeners
Fuller-tasting rums

33. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
173F
permit added caramel coloring
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

34. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
Noble
51% agave
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
125 proof or less

35. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
pyrolysis

36. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
Blackthorn Plum
Tahona
125 proof or less
Pina

37. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
charcoal mellowed
160 proof
Hemi-cellulose component
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country

38. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Water
column/pot combination still
0.5% abv

39. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
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
Blackthorn Plum
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
Compounding

40. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
Aguamiel
pyrolysis
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
Evaporation and condensation

41. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...
varietal-specific brandies
Succulent
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

42. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
varietal-specific brandies
2 years minimum
36% alcohol72 proof

43. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
Aguamiel
The Triangle Trade
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
only made in Ireland

44. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Heart
Noble
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
t least one year

45. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Industriel
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

46. 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?
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
charcoal mellowed
50/50
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

47. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Distiller's beer
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
more than one distillery

48. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
Charcoal
Fuller-tasting rums
0.5% abv
loral and fruity

49. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
160 proof
Place of work
The Caribbean Islands
Dissolve or melt

50. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Industriel
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Jicama

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