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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...
Industriel
Kidney and bladder problems
London Dry gin
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

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

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3. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
Fuller-tasting rums
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
Grains

4. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
permit added caramel coloring
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Coffee or wine
125 proof or less

5. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics 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
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Coffee or wine
the age of the youngest rum in the blend

6. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
varietal-specific brandies
The Caribbean Islands
Charcoal
2 years minimum

7. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Holland or Belgium
Dissolve or melt
120 proof

8. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Rum
Distiller's beer
Kidney and bladder problems

9. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
Charcoal
decomposed plant matter
only made in Ireland
Place of work

10. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
3 years
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
Hydrolysis

11. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
varietal-specific brandies
Fewer congeners
Hydrolysis

12. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
Kidney and bladder problems
160 proof
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

13. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
loral and fruity
Fuller-tasting rums
Charcoal
Pina

14. 'Overproof Rum' is an official classification that requires a minimum bottling proof of...
120 proof
Barley
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
80--94

15. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
in any country; generic liqueur
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Water
Place of work

16. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
Jicama
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Water
Hydrolysis

17. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...
charcoal mellowed
Noble
Prior to fermentation
10% a year

18. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
2 years minimum
Blackthorn Plum
Prior to fermentation
Water

19. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
45% alcohol by volume
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
a solvent with a hint of lemon

20. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
London Dry gin
The Caribbean Islands
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
a solvent with a hint of lemon

21. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Charcoal
Curacao
Succulent

22. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
permit added caramel coloring
Holland or Belgium
water of life
the age of the youngest rum in the blend

23. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
Aguamiel
Grains
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
t least one year

24. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
Dissolve or melt
a solvent with a hint of lemon
water of life
charcoal mellowed

25. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
Aguamiel
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Blackthorn Plum
Pineau de Charentes

26. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
warmer
Pulque
marc
Industriel

27. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
water of life
decomposed plant matter
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Heart

28. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
loral and fruity
120 proof
Evaporation and condensation
10% a year

29. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
0.5% abv
The Triangle Trade
marc

30. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
Grains
10% a year
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

31. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
one year minimum
to drink
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Charcoal

32. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
The Caribbean Islands
173F
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

33. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
one year minimum
Pulque
51% agave
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

34. Congeners are...
Noble
only made in Ireland
loral and fruity
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation

35. The global definition for whiskey is...
loral and fruity
t least one year
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Cut the flower stalk

36. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
Compounding
Pulque
Water
marc

37. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
Water
one year minimum
Place of work
t least one year

38. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Pineau de Charentes
The Triangle Trade
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

39. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
173F
t least one year
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
More full-bodied

40. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
Cut the flower stalk
120 proof
6--8 years
a solvent with a hint of lemon

41. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
Full-bodied and pungent
More full-bodied
191.2 proof
36% alcohol72 proof

42. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
Jicama
Fuller-tasting rums
Succulent
Industriel

43. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Kidney and bladder problems
45% alcohol by volume

44. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
charcoal mellowed
t least one year
Full-bodied and pungent
more than one distillery

45. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
10% a year
Compounding
Prior to fermentation

46. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
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
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
water of life
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

47. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
water of life
only made in Ireland
50/50
Water

48. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
Heart
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
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

49. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
Holland or Belgium
Bottled in Bond
Hydrolysis
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

50. 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
0.5% abv
pyrolysis
London Dry gin