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1. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Brouillis
more than one distillery
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

2. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
80--94
10% a year
maturation profile
0.5% abv

3. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
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
marc
191.2 proof
0.5% abv

4. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
one year minimum
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
51% agave
only made in Ireland

5. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Noble
t least one year
Heart

6. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Dissolve or melt
Jicama
Kidney and bladder problems

7. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
Brouillis
Water
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

8. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
Pulque
Distiller's beer
pyrolysis
charcoal mellowed

9. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Noble
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

10. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Succulent
Curacao

11. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
Pulque
Coffee or wine
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
The Triangle Trade

12. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Pina
Full-bodied and pungent
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.

13. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
Dissolve or melt
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Industriel

14. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Water
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country

15. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Place of work
160 proof
80--94
Curacao

16. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
decomposed plant matter
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Water
maturation profile

17. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Hydrolysis
0.5% abv
Industriel

18. The initial distillation to separate alcohol vapors from water yields...
Distiller's beer
Bottled in Bond
Kidney and bladder problems
Dissolve or melt

19. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
160 proof
Evaporation and condensation
The Triangle Trade
Full-bodied and pungent

20. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
51% agave
charcoal mellowed
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
Cut the flower stalk

21. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
column/pot combination still
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
2 years minimum

22. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
Blackthorn Plum
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Prior to fermentation
120 proof

23. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Jicama
Holland or Belgium
warmer
loral and fruity

24. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Water
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
Pineau de Charentes
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

25. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
Pina
Charcoal
Tahona
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

26. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
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
t least one year
London Dry gin
Hemi-cellulose component

27. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Prior to fermentation
45% alcohol by volume
51% agave

28. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
Distiller's beer
Succulent
Coffee or wine
Pina

29. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?
to drink
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Pineau de Charentes
45% alcohol by volume

30. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
in any country; generic liqueur
maturation profile
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Grains

31. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...
varietal-specific brandies
Place of work
Succulent
Charcoal

32. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Industriel
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Rum
one year minimum

33. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
36% alcohol72 proof
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
London Dry gin
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

34. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
to drink
Blackthorn Plum
in any country; generic liqueur
Succulent

35. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
Aguamiel
6--8 years
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
50/50

36. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
a solvent with a hint of lemon
3 years
Rum
Coffee or wine

37. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
Water
Cut the flower stalk
6--8 years
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

38. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Brouillis
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
column/pot combination still
45% alcohol by volume

39. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
50/50
125 proof or less
a solvent with a hint of lemon
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

40. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
Prior to fermentation
water of life
Charcoal
6--8 years

41. 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
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Rum
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

42. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
The Caribbean Islands
in any country; generic liqueur
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Industriel

43. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
Hydrolysis
in any country; generic liqueur
Dissolve or melt
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

44. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
warmer
Noble
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

45. Rum may be made from...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
varietal-specific brandies
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

46. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?
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
Hydrolysis
Distiller's beer
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

47. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
only made in Ireland
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
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

48. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...
51% agave
Rum
36% alcohol72 proof
loral and fruity

49. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
6--8 years
marc
Rum
50/50

50. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
Fewer congeners
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
water of life

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