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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...






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






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






4. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...






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






6. The two distinct families of Brandy are...






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






8. Rum may be made from...






9. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






17. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...






18. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...






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


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






21. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?






22. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...






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






24. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...






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






26. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...






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






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






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






30. Most barrel aged rums use...






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






32. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...






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






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






43. The global definition for whiskey is...






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






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






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






47. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...






48. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...






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






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