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1. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
2 years minimum
Hydrolysis
120 proof
only made in Ireland

2. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Heart
London Dry gin
0.5% abv
Cut the flower stalk

3. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
6--8 years
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
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

4. The global definition for whiskey is...
Pineau de Charentes
36% alcohol72 proof
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

5. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
Compounding
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
6--8 years
Tahona

6. The initial distillation to separate alcohol vapors from water yields...
2 years minimum
Distiller's beer
marc
column/pot combination still

7. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
36% alcohol72 proof
51% agave
Distiller's beer
191.2 proof

8. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
one year minimum
Water
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Hemi-cellulose component

9. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
decomposed plant matter
160 proof
80--94
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

10. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Bottled in Bond
t least one year
permit added caramel coloring

11. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Jicama
45% alcohol by volume
Fewer congeners

12. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
2 years minimum
0.5% abv
6--8 years
in any country; generic liqueur

13. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
Pina
Barley
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
varietal-specific brandies

14. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
Cut the flower stalk
Prior to fermentation
Charcoal
Brouillis

15. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
decomposed plant matter
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

16. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Place of work
warmer
80--94

17. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
10% a year
varietal-specific brandies
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Cut the flower stalk

18. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
decomposed plant matter
varietal-specific brandies

19. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
one year minimum
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

20. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Coffee or wine
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
6--8 years

21. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Dissolve or melt
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Fewer congeners

22. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
Jicama
Distiller's beer
Coffee or wine
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

23. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Pineau de Charentes
120 proof
pyrolysis

24. Most barrel aged rums use...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
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
Blackthorn Plum
Tahona

25. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
45% alcohol by volume
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Compounding
Dissolve or melt

26. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
one year minimum
more than one distillery
Place of work
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

27. The great majority of tequilas consumed outside of Mexico are termed...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Full-bodied and pungent
Aguamiel
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

28. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
The Caribbean Islands
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
A blend of pot still and column still distillation - a blend of sugar cane and molasses base - a blend of aged and un-aged rums
decomposed plant matter

29. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
Grains
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
warmer
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

30. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Hemi-cellulose component
one year minimum

31. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
Fuller-tasting rums
Kidney and bladder problems
51% agave
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also

32. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Coffee or wine
Fewer congeners
Pineau de Charentes

33. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
6--8 years
191.2 proof
London Dry gin

34. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...
Charcoal
2 years minimum
Kidney and bladder problems
London Dry gin

35. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Rum
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
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

36. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?
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
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
More full-bodied
Compounding

37. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
Cut the flower stalk
Coffee or wine
Bottled in Bond
charcoal mellowed

38. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
London Dry gin
Cut the flower stalk
Full-bodied and pungent

39. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
It is matured in used barrels - It is stored in a cool - damp environment - It is generally stored in stone barrel houses - The climatic conditions are cooler than in the USA
to drink
Grapes/Fruits
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation

40. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
Tahona
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
permit added caramel coloring
Holland or Belgium

41. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
loral and fruity
Dissolve or melt
The Caribbean Islands
only made in Ireland

42. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
More full-bodied
Prior to fermentation
Pineau de Charentes

43. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Grains
Barley
Succulent

44. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
Jicama
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Succulent
Pulque

45. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
Heart
0.5% abv
Fuller-tasting rums
Industriel

46. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Compounding
Succulent
varietal-specific brandies

47. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
120 proof
191.2 proof
The Caribbean Islands

48. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Industriel
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
loral and fruity

49. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
Jicama
Evaporation and condensation
Compounding
Grains

50. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...
marc
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
maturation profile

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