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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. Most barrel aged rums use...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Grapes/Fruits
Blackthorn Plum
marc

2. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Bottled in Bond
Aguamiel

3. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Brouillis
London Dry gin
36% alcohol72 proof
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

4. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
10% a year
Heart
in any country; generic liqueur
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

5. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
80--94
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Industriel

6. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
maturation profile
0.5% abv
45% alcohol by volume
Pulque

7. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
Compounding
more than one distillery
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
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

8. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
loral and fruity
Industriel
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

9. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
Grapes/Fruits
Pulque
loral and fruity
only made in Ireland

10. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...
Grapes/Fruits
Heart
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Coffee or wine

11. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?
0.5% abv
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
Heart
Distiller's beer

12. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Distiller's beer
Compounding
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

13. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
36% alcohol72 proof
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
a solvent with a hint of lemon
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

14. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
Fewer congeners
Heart
36% alcohol72 proof
Holland or Belgium

15. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
marc
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Hydrolysis
The Triangle Trade

16. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
Hydrolysis
Succulent
Pulque
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

17. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
Noble
Pina
The Caribbean Islands
120 proof

18. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
Bottled in Bond
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
50/50

19. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Full-bodied and pungent
More full-bodied
to drink

20. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Aguamiel
Full-bodied and pungent
Curacao
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

21. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?
45% alcohol by volume
50/50
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
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

22. 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?
Hydrolysis
Aguamiel
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
50/50

23. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
water of life
Water
Cut the flower stalk
a solvent with a hint of lemon

24. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
water of life
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Bottled in Bond
3 years

25. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Holland or Belgium
Grains
Industriel
2 years minimum

26. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Industriel
Kidney and bladder problems
one year minimum

27. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
3 years
water of life
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

28. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
173F
125 proof or less
Brouillis
Water

29. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
36% alcohol72 proof
Bottled in Bond
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

30. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...
to drink
10% a year
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
Kidney and bladder problems

31. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
Evaporation and condensation
More full-bodied
6--8 years
maturation profile

32. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
Rum
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Succulent
Blackthorn Plum

33. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
10% a year
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
to drink
Tahona

34. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
The Triangle Trade
Grapes/Fruits
36% alcohol72 proof
Fewer congeners

35. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
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
Hemi-cellulose component
10% a year
column/pot combination still

36. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
36% alcohol72 proof
Dissolve or melt
Evaporation and condensation
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

37. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
Barley
Evaporation and condensation
Holland or Belgium
pyrolysis

38. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
3 years
Fuller-tasting rums
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

39. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Aguamiel
Coffee or wine
160 proof

40. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
The Caribbean Islands
one year minimum
0.5% abv
Hydrolysis

41. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
Distiller's beer
Grains
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

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

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43. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
Cut the flower stalk
45% alcohol by volume
More full-bodied
loral and fruity

44. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
36% alcohol72 proof
Pina
51% agave
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

45. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
Compounding
water of life
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

46. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
Tahona
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Coffee or wine
Jicama

47. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Charcoal
Heart
permit added caramel coloring
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country

48. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
London Dry gin
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
Full-bodied and pungent

49. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
charcoal mellowed
Tahona
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

50. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...
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
Rum
Aguamiel
Pineau de Charentes