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1. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
only made in Ireland
to drink
Tahona
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

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

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3. 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
51% agave
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Grains

4. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Kidney and bladder problems
loral and fruity
water of life

5. 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
2 years minimum
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Curacao

6. Rum may be made from...
120 proof
173F
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

7. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
3 years
36% alcohol72 proof
Pineau de Charentes

8. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
pyrolysis
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

9. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
permit added caramel coloring
Place of work
column/pot combination still

10. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
column/pot combination still
Brouillis
Barley
decomposed plant matter

11. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
one year minimum
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
36% alcohol72 proof
51% agave

12. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
Industriel
t least one year
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
marc

13. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Noble
Pina

14. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
10% a year
more than one distillery
Fuller-tasting rums
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

15. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
Cut the flower stalk
51% agave
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
one year minimum

16. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
120 proof
Aguamiel
125 proof or less
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

17. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
Blackthorn Plum
varietal-specific brandies
Grapes/Fruits
80--94

18. 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.
loral and fruity
Jicama
Fewer congeners

19. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
Fewer congeners
maturation profile
Place of work
2 years minimum

20. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
6--8 years
Fewer congeners
Tahona
Charcoal

21. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
6--8 years
Pina
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.

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?
50/50
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Fuller-tasting rums

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

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24. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Fewer congeners
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
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

25. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
The Triangle Trade
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Barley

26. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
Pineau de Charentes
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Charcoal
173F

27. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
The Caribbean Islands
160 proof
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Curacao

28. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Heart
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Jicama

29. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
Blackthorn Plum
The Triangle Trade
Fuller-tasting rums
10% a year

30. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
Noble
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
in any country; generic liqueur
Bottled in Bond

31. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
Grains
loral and fruity
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Hemi-cellulose component

32. The global definition for whiskey is...
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
50/50
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

33. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Charcoal
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
The Caribbean Islands

34. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
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
Dissolve or melt
decomposed plant matter

35. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
Tahona
Heart
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

36. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...
Grains
varietal-specific brandies
Bottled in Bond
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

37. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
more than one distillery
191.2 proof
125 proof or less
Distiller's beer

38. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
45% alcohol by volume
Tahona
The Caribbean Islands

39. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
Rum
only made in Ireland
6--8 years
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

40. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...
Pulque
The Caribbean Islands
Dissolve or melt
Barley

41. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
173F
6--8 years
London Dry gin
Dissolve or melt

42. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
only made in Ireland
Compounding
in any country; generic liqueur
more than one distillery

43. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Pineau de Charentes
column/pot combination still
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

44. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...
Brouillis
Hydrolysis
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Place of work

45. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Heart
Brouillis
one year minimum
3 years

46. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
2 years minimum
160 proof
in any country; generic liqueur
a solvent with a hint of lemon

47. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
The Triangle Trade
Place of work
The Caribbean Islands
More full-bodied

48. 'Overproof Rum' is an official classification that requires a minimum bottling proof of...
Cut the flower stalk
Dissolve or melt
120 proof
Compounding

49. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
120 proof
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
Distiller's beer

50. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
10% a year
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
column/pot combination still

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