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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?






2. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...






3. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...






4. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.






5. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.






6. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...






7. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...






8. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...






9. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.






10. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...






11. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...






12. Most barrel aged rums use...






13. Sambuca liqueur can be made...






14. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...






15. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...






16. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...






17. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...






18. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...






19. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?






20. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.






21. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...






22. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...






23. The initial distillation to separate alcohol vapors from water yields...

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24. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.






25. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?






26. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...






27. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?






28. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...






29. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.






30. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...






31. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...






32. The two distinct families of Brandy are...






33. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...






34. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...






35. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...






36. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...






37. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...






38. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...






39. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...






40. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...






41. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...






42. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...






43. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...






44. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...






45. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...






46. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...






47. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?






48. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...






49. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...






50. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...