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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?
50/50
125 proof or less
Dissolve or melt
120 proof

2. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
varietal-specific brandies
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
The Caribbean Islands

3. Congeners are...
120 proof
only made in Ireland
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

4. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...
water of life
Full-bodied and pungent
51% agave
Cut the flower stalk

5. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
marc
Cut the flower stalk
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Pineau de Charentes

6. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
Evaporation and condensation
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Succulent
The Triangle Trade

7. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
Aguamiel
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Fuller-tasting rums
6--8 years

8. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
120 proof
column/pot combination still
Fewer congeners
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.

9. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
London Dry gin
Fuller-tasting rums
Pulque

10. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Blackthorn Plum
Full-bodied and pungent
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also

11. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
Grains
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
marc
pyrolysis

12. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...
Succulent
Noble
Aguamiel
Jicama

13. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
t least one year
Pineau de Charentes
warmer

14. European Union Brandy allows ______________
Curacao
permit added caramel coloring
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
10% a year

15. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
160 proof
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
a solvent with a hint of lemon

16. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
125 proof or less
3 years
t least one year
the age of the youngest rum in the blend

17. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
charcoal mellowed
The Caribbean Islands
191.2 proof
decomposed plant matter

18. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
Grains
Jicama
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

19. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Distilled and bottled in Mexico

20. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
More full-bodied
173F
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Succulent

21. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
6--8 years
one year minimum
Industriel
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

22. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
50/50
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
Charcoal

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 __________________.
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Curacao
Holland or Belgium
Brouillis

26. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
to drink
Water
Industriel
80--94

27. 'Overproof Rum' is an official classification that requires a minimum bottling proof of...
2 years minimum
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
water of life
120 proof

28. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
120 proof
Blackthorn Plum
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
more than one distillery

29. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
36% alcohol72 proof
80--94
Evaporation and condensation
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

30. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
2 years minimum
Compounding
Hemi-cellulose component
warmer

31. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
a solvent with a hint of lemon
charcoal mellowed
Holland or Belgium
Pulque

32. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
varietal-specific brandies
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Kidney and bladder problems

33. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
in any country; generic liqueur
Tahona
2 years minimum

34. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
The Triangle Trade
more than one distillery
decomposed plant matter

35. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
Jicama
column/pot combination still
Place of work
Heart

36. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
Tahona
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Distiller's beer

37. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...
Bottled in Bond
2 years minimum
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country

38. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
pyrolysis
Water
36% alcohol72 proof
50/50

39. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
Compounding
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
3 years
Coffee or wine

40. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
water of life
in any country; generic liqueur
Prior to fermentation
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

41. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
in any country; generic liqueur
Hemi-cellulose component
Fewer congeners
Jicama

42. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
10% a year
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Cut the flower stalk
Compounding

43. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
Fuller-tasting rums
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Noble
loral and fruity

44. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
t least one year
Dissolve or melt
0.5% abv
191.2 proof

45. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...
Pulque
10% a year
Succulent
Noble

46. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Succulent
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Grapes/Fruits

47. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
Cut the flower stalk
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
charcoal mellowed
marc

48. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Charcoal
permit added caramel coloring

49. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
6--8 years
in any country; generic liqueur
51% agave
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)

50. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
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
Grains
173F
36% alcohol72 proof

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