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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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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
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Heart
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

2. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
in any country; generic liqueur
6--8 years
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Brouillis

3. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
120 proof
Barley
t least one year
marc

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

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5. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
Succulent
to drink
More full-bodied
permit added caramel coloring

6. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
marc
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
191.2 proof
Holland or Belgium

7. Congeners are...
0.5% abv
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Bottled in Bond
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

8. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Grapes/Fruits
column/pot combination still
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

9. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
160 proof
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
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

10. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
Succulent
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Noble
125 proof or less

11. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
50/50
warmer
one year minimum
Charcoal

12. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Pina
Charcoal
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

13. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
36% alcohol72 proof
10% a year
more than one distillery

14. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
Bottled in Bond
Fewer congeners
Hydrolysis
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.

15. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Evaporation and condensation
Heart
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

16. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Full-bodied and pungent
0.5% abv
120 proof

17. Most barrel aged rums use...
The Triangle Trade
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
maturation profile
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

18. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...
80--94
Kidney and bladder problems
Fewer congeners
Grapes/Fruits

19. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
6--8 years
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
125 proof or less

20. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
more than one distillery
t least one year
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
marc

21. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Curacao
one year minimum
Hydrolysis

22. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
51% agave
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Distiller's beer
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.

23. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Aguamiel
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Holland or Belgium
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

24. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
10% a year
column/pot combination still
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

25. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
0.5% abv
45% alcohol by volume
51% agave

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.'
The Caribbean Islands
Grapes/Fruits
more than one distillery
Rum

27. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
decomposed plant matter
The Caribbean Islands
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Bottled in Bond

28. 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?
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
50/50
decomposed plant matter
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

29. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
Fewer congeners
Place of work
Cut the flower stalk
column/pot combination still

30. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________
Barley
Holland or Belgium
decomposed plant matter
120 proof

31. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
loral and fruity
Bottled in Bond
Pineau de Charentes
Curacao

32. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
51% agave
Prior to fermentation
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
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

33. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
Hydrolysis
only made in Ireland
Rum
6--8 years

34. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
charcoal mellowed
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
one year minimum
Jicama

35. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
to drink
Fuller-tasting rums
London Dry gin
one year minimum

36. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
173F
loral and fruity
The Caribbean Islands
decomposed plant matter

37. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
50/50
maturation profile
45% alcohol by volume
The Triangle Trade

38. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
Hemi-cellulose component
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
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

39. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
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
80--94
Hydrolysis

40. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
2 years minimum
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

41. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
3 years
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
pyrolysis
charcoal mellowed

42. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
Evaporation and condensation
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
160 proof
Distiller's beer

43. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...
Pulque
Rum
Prior to fermentation
pyrolysis

44. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
0.5% abv
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Place of work
Pina

45. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
125 proof or less
Fuller-tasting rums
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
warmer

46. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Water
Coffee or wine
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Fuller-tasting rums

47. 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
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

48. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...
Industriel
120 proof
Distiller's beer
varietal-specific brandies

49. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
column/pot combination still
Rum
Barley
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

50. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
Compounding
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
one year minimum
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel