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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...






2. The global definition for whiskey is...






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






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






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






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






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






8. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________






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






10. Congeners are...






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






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






13. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?






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






15. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






28. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).






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

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






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






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






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






34. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...






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






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






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






38. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...






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 following is NOT a cold extraction method...






41. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...






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






43. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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