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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...






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






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






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






14. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?






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






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






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






18. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...






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






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


21. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...






22. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...






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






24. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'






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






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






27. Brandy made by the Solera Process...






28. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...






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






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






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






32. 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?






33. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...






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






35. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...






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






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






38. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...