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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
120 proof
6--8 years
only made in Ireland
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

2. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
a solvent with a hint of lemon
3 years
Jicama
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

3. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
51% agave
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
warmer
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

4. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Pineau de Charentes
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.
water of life

5. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Blackthorn Plum
Compounding
The Caribbean Islands

6. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Grains
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Distiller's beer

7. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
Dissolve or melt
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
191.2 proof

8. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...
Pina
Dissolve or melt
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

9. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Evaporation and condensation
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
Water
Prior to fermentation

10. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
173F

11. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
t least one year
charcoal mellowed

12. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
160 proof
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
varietal-specific brandies
Fuller-tasting rums

13. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
in any country; generic liqueur
Aguamiel

14. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?
173F
Curacao
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
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

15. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
charcoal mellowed
Pineau de Charentes
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 age of the youngest rum in the blend

16. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
6--8 years
one year minimum
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

17. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
2 years minimum
Curacao
50/50
to drink

18. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Evaporation and condensation
Curacao
173F
Brouillis

19. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
permit added caramel coloring
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Noble

20. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
2 years minimum
in any country; generic liqueur
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
6--8 years

21. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
Tahona
Pulque
0.5% abv
More full-bodied

22. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
Cut the flower stalk
Hydrolysis
160 proof
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

23. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________
pyrolysis
Barley
Cut the flower stalk
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

24. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
Blackthorn Plum
Heart
More full-bodied
Bottled in Bond

25. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
more than one distillery
water of life

26. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
80--94
0.5% abv
160 proof

27. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
one year minimum
permit added caramel coloring
Holland or Belgium

28. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
The Triangle Trade
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
loral and fruity
Succulent

29. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
Evaporation and condensation
173F
10% a year
varietal-specific brandies

30. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
loral and fruity
Pina

31. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
to drink
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
50/50
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

32. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
Jicama
Water
45% alcohol by volume
decomposed plant matter

33. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
decomposed plant matter
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Dissolve or melt
191.2 proof

34. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
191.2 proof
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
more than one distillery

35. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
Grains
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
charcoal mellowed
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

36. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
decomposed plant matter
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Distiller's beer
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

37. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
one year minimum
Tahona
Fewer congeners
Prior to fermentation

38. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
Pineau de Charentes
pyrolysis
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Compounding

39. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Fuller-tasting rums
Tahona
water of life

40. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Holland or Belgium
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Place of work
warmer

41. 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
191.2 proof
Full-bodied and pungent
The Caribbean Islands

42. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Compounding
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

43. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
charcoal mellowed
3 years
10% a year

44. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
0.5% abv
Compounding
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Evaporation and condensation

45. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
pyrolysis
125 proof or less
Compounding
maturation profile

46. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
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
marc

47. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Curacao
one year minimum

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

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49. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
Prior to fermentation
Evaporation and condensation
Tahona
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

50. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
The Caribbean Islands
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
t least one year
Industriel