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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. 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?






2. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...






3. Congeners are...






4. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...






5. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...






6. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...






7. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...






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






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






10. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...






11. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...






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






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






14. European Union Brandy allows ______________






15. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...






16. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...






17. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...






18. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...






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






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






21. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...






22. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...






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

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24. The great majority of tequilas consumed outside of Mexico are termed...

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25. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.






26. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...






27. 'Overproof Rum' is an official classification that requires a minimum bottling proof of...






28. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...






29. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...






30. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...






31. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...






32. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...






33. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...






34. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?







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