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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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

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2. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
The Triangle Trade
pyrolysis
80--94
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

3. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
column/pot combination still
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Pina
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

4. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
t least one year
Succulent
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
maturation profile

5. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
0.5% abv
45% alcohol by volume
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
Industriel

6. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
Blackthorn Plum
Distiller's beer
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Fewer congeners

7. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
only made in Ireland
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
0.5% abv
Jicama

8. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...
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
160 proof
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Full-bodied and pungent

9. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
Pina
Aguamiel
6--8 years
Evaporation and condensation

10. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
173F
in any country; generic liqueur

11. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
warmer
Hydrolysis
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

12. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
3 years
Grapes/Fruits
London Dry gin
Cut the flower stalk

13. Congeners are...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Pulque
Cut the flower stalk
3 years

14. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Barley
Kidney and bladder problems

15. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
The Triangle Trade
36% alcohol72 proof
Water
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

16. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
marc
51% agave
Evaporation and condensation
Curacao

17. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
t least one year
maturation profile
Compounding

18. Most barrel aged rums use...
125 proof or less
191.2 proof
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

19. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
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
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
in any country; generic liqueur
160 proof

20. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Bottled in Bond
marc
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.

21. 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
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
191.2 proof

22. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
191.2 proof
Prior to fermentation
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
more than one distillery

23. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...
173F
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Grapes/Fruits
Kidney and bladder problems

24. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
0.5% abv
Full-bodied and pungent
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.

25. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
varietal-specific brandies
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
charcoal mellowed

26. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
2 years minimum
Full-bodied and pungent
6--8 years
120 proof

27. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
Noble
173F
London Dry gin
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

28. 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
in any country; generic liqueur
Evaporation and condensation
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation

29. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
160 proof
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Tahona
191.2 proof

30. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Tahona
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

31. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Grapes/Fruits
Holland or Belgium
Water
Bottled in Bond

32. The global definition for whiskey is...
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
173F
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

33. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
125 proof or less
80--94

34. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
maturation profile
in any country; generic liqueur
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
36% alcohol72 proof

35. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
only made in Ireland
173F
2 years minimum

36. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
to drink
Evaporation and condensation
Cut the flower stalk
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

37. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
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
120 proof
Coffee or wine
Succulent

38. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Pulque
Charcoal
Grapes/Fruits

39. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
one year minimum
Compounding
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
120 proof

40. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
Cut the flower stalk
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
decomposed plant matter

41. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
3 years
one year minimum
10% a year
Prior to fermentation

42. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
charcoal mellowed
Charcoal
51% agave

43. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
Prior to fermentation
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Barley
London Dry gin

44. Rum may be made from...
The Caribbean Islands
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
120 proof
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

45. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...
Rum
pyrolysis
Jicama
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

46. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Grains
more than one distillery
Heart
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

47. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Bottled in Bond
Noble
Water
0.5% abv

48. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
Dissolve or melt
Grapes/Fruits
80--94
2 years minimum

49. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
water of life
2 years minimum
charcoal mellowed

50. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
Bottled in Bond
London Dry gin
45% alcohol by volume
maturation profile