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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
Grapes/Fruits
Curacao
varietal-specific brandies
Dissolve or melt

2. 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
Barley
in any country; generic liqueur
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

3. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
column/pot combination still
warmer
to drink

4. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
column/pot combination still
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Evaporation and condensation
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

5. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
water of life
The Triangle Trade
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
51% agave

6. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
10% a year
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
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

7. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
Tahona
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

8. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
Bottled in Bond
173F
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
varietal-specific brandies

9. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
Hydrolysis
Place of work
column/pot combination still
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

10. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
120 proof
3 years
column/pot combination still
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

11. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
6--8 years
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
more than one distillery

12. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
Jicama
Aguamiel
125 proof or less
Evaporation and condensation

13. Rum may be made from...
125 proof or less
Distiller's beer
to drink
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

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

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15. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Heart
Water
Kidney and bladder problems

16. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
50/50
maturation profile
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
in any country; generic liqueur

17. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
45% alcohol by volume
Rum
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
water of life

18. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
Pina
Prior to fermentation
The Caribbean Islands
More full-bodied

19. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________
Noble
Compounding
Barley
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

20. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Distiller's beer
Compounding
Succulent
Curacao

21. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Pineau de Charentes
Full-bodied and pungent
maturation profile

22. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Grains
36% alcohol72 proof

23. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
decomposed plant matter
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
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
Tahona

24. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
2 years minimum
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
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

25. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Industriel
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
London Dry gin

26. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...
Full-bodied and pungent
6--8 years
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
Prior to fermentation

27. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
6--8 years
Blackthorn Plum
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Pina

28. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Tahona
Blackthorn Plum
120 proof

29. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
51% agave
The Caribbean Islands
column/pot combination still
Tahona

30. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
charcoal mellowed
45% alcohol by volume
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
only made in Ireland

31. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
Industriel
varietal-specific brandies
36% alcohol72 proof
6--8 years

32. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Kidney and bladder problems
Industriel
Succulent
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

33. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
51% agave
Blackthorn Plum
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

34. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
The Triangle Trade
Aguamiel
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
Succulent

35. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Dissolve or melt
Holland or Belgium
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
125 proof or less

36. Congeners are...
Pina
160 proof
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
173F

37. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
173F
0.5% abv
Pina
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

38. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
a solvent with a hint of lemon
3 years
191.2 proof
loral and fruity

39. 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.)
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
decomposed plant matter
191.2 proof

40. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
water of life
Prior to fermentation
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
160 proof

41. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
water of life
Fuller-tasting rums
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
to drink

42. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
Prior to fermentation
Rum
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Evaporation and condensation

43. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
120 proof
3 years
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
in any country; generic liqueur

44. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
column/pot combination still
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Prior to fermentation
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

45. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
decomposed plant matter
Jicama
pyrolysis

46. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
0.5% abv
Brouillis
Cut the flower stalk
120 proof

47. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
Aguamiel
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
only made in Ireland
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

48. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Succulent
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
to drink

49. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
Barley
loral and fruity
water of life
Succulent

50. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
Compounding
Coffee or wine
36% alcohol72 proof
125 proof or less