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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
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
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Succulent
Industriel

2. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
10% a year
Water

3. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
3 years
191.2 proof
Compounding
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

4. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
Succulent
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
London Dry gin

5. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
Coffee or wine
3 years
permit added caramel coloring
Hemi-cellulose component

6. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
Tahona
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
t least one year
Blackthorn Plum

7. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
50/50
Industriel
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

8. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
3 years
Tahona
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

9. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
pyrolysis
Place of work
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

10. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
173F
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
in any country; generic liqueur
London Dry gin

11. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
a solvent with a hint of lemon
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Charcoal

12. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Industriel
The Caribbean Islands
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

13. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
to drink
Blackthorn Plum
in any country; generic liqueur
51% agave

14. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Industriel
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Brouillis
Coffee or wine

15. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
Hydrolysis
Grains
decomposed plant matter
Distiller's beer

16. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
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
column/pot combination still
Dissolve or melt
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

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

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18. 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
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Pina
Holland or Belgium

19. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
column/pot combination still
Succulent

20. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
decomposed plant matter
173F
Hemi-cellulose component
More full-bodied

21. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
Prior to fermentation
Rum
The Triangle Trade
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

22. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
Dissolve or melt
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
125 proof or less
to drink

23. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
Noble
160 proof
50/50
Evaporation and condensation

24. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
Fewer congeners
Succulent
Hemi-cellulose component
3 years

25. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
Full-bodied and pungent
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
charcoal mellowed
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

26. 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
t least one year
51% agave
marc

27. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
loral and fruity
Grapes/Fruits
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also

28. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
Rum
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Kidney and bladder problems
Aguamiel

29. Rum may be made from...
Distiller's beer
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
Noble

30. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Dissolve or melt
t least one year
Water

31. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
2 years minimum
Grapes/Fruits
Heart

32. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
191.2 proof
The Caribbean Islands
water of life
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

33. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Holland or Belgium
pyrolysis
3 years

34. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin 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
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
column/pot combination still
Kidney and bladder problems

35. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
Fewer congeners
Pulque
pyrolysis
Holland or Belgium

36. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
0.5% abv
The Caribbean Islands
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
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

37. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
3 years
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Compounding
a solvent with a hint of lemon

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

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39. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
Noble
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
120 proof
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

40. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
3 years
Brouillis
Grains
80--94

41. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
45% alcohol by volume
0.5% abv
a solvent with a hint of lemon
warmer

42. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
80--94
Fuller-tasting rums
45% alcohol by volume
Holland or Belgium

43. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...
160 proof
Kidney and bladder problems
Fewer congeners
Dissolve or melt

44. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
191.2 proof
Holland or Belgium
maturation profile
The Caribbean Islands

45. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
Fewer congeners
pyrolysis
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Charcoal

46. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
6--8 years
Hydrolysis
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

47. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
Fewer congeners
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Barley
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

48. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?
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
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Bottled in Bond
Grapes/Fruits

49. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
125 proof or less
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

50. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Curacao
3 years
80--94