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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
decomposed plant matter
More full-bodied
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
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

2. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
to drink
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Grains

3. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
Barley
36% alcohol72 proof
6--8 years
Fuller-tasting rums

4. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
charcoal mellowed
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

5. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
36% alcohol72 proof
Cut the flower stalk
Pulque
0.5% abv

6. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
173F
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Dissolve or melt

7. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
Evaporation and condensation
maturation profile
Compounding
the age of the youngest rum in the blend

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

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9. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...
Industriel
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
The Triangle Trade
Rum

10. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
Tahona
The Triangle Trade
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Bottled in Bond

11. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
Place of work
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Kidney and bladder problems

12. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Kidney and bladder problems
Pina
decomposed plant matter

13. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
t least one year
Place of work
6--8 years
in any country; generic liqueur

14. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
maturation profile
Brouillis
only made in Ireland
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

15. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
Heart
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
51% agave
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

16. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Heart
Barley
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Curacao

17. 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
Kidney and bladder problems
160 proof
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

18. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
Pina
decomposed plant matter
45% alcohol by volume
The Caribbean Islands

19. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Jicama
Tahona
Grains

20. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Rum
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also

21. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
loral and fruity
Coffee or wine
water of life
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

22. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
36% alcohol72 proof
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Jicama
Place of work

23. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
permit added caramel coloring
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

24. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
water of life
charcoal mellowed
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
Prior to fermentation

25. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Aguamiel
Rum
t least one year

26. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
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
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

27. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
decomposed plant matter
Kidney and bladder problems
loral and fruity
Water

28. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Pina
Pulque
in any country; generic liqueur

29. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
more than one distillery
Industriel
Barley
Pulque

30. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
Distiller's beer
Kidney and bladder problems
2 years minimum
water of life

31. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
London Dry gin
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
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.

32. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...
Barley
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
warmer
51% agave

33. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
3 years
only made in Ireland
Tahona
more than one distillery

34. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
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
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
3 years

35. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
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
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Barley
The Triangle Trade

36. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Compounding
Barley
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

37. The global definition for whiskey is...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Hemi-cellulose component
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

38. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
The Caribbean Islands
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Succulent

39. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
125 proof or less
Aguamiel
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
51% agave

40. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
Pina
Hemi-cellulose component
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also

41. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
50/50
a solvent with a hint of lemon
charcoal mellowed
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation

42. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
Blackthorn Plum
Water
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
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

43. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
warmer
More full-bodied
charcoal mellowed
varietal-specific brandies

44. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Hemi-cellulose component
column/pot combination still
Evaporation and condensation

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

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46. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
Full-bodied and pungent
only made in Ireland
120 proof
Fuller-tasting rums

47. Congeners are...
Pulque
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Blackthorn Plum
125 proof or less

48. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
Pulque
Brouillis
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
191.2 proof

49. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
Prior to fermentation
marc
The Triangle Trade
loral and fruity

50. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
10% a year
More full-bodied
Coffee or wine