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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
decomposed plant matter
Hydrolysis
Fewer congeners
Prior to fermentation

2. European Union Brandy allows ______________
permit added caramel coloring
Bottled in Bond
Grapes/Fruits
Fuller-tasting rums

3. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Holland or Belgium
Fuller-tasting rums
Barley

4. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
Evaporation and condensation
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
The Triangle Trade
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

5. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
36% alcohol72 proof
The Triangle Trade
Compounding

6. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
maturation profile
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
Hydrolysis
to drink

7. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Hemi-cellulose component
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
10% a year

8. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
Grains
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
0.5% abv
45% alcohol by volume

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

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10. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
Aguamiel
The Caribbean Islands
column/pot combination still
London Dry gin

11. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
36% alcohol72 proof
Dissolve or melt
more than one distillery
in any country; generic liqueur

12. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
Industriel
120 proof
column/pot combination still
Prior to fermentation

13. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Prior to fermentation
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Dissolve or melt

14. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
Jicama
Pineau de Charentes
Bottled in Bond
51% agave

15. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
Coffee or wine
marc
Heart
173F

16. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
more than one distillery
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

17. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
45% alcohol by volume
column/pot combination still
Compounding

18. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Succulent
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
warmer

19. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...
Pulque
pyrolysis
Grapes/Fruits
Jicama

20. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Industriel
Succulent
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Jicama

21. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
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
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

22. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
marc
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
125 proof or less
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

23. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?
80--94
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Tahona
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)

24. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
loral and fruity
charcoal mellowed
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Fewer congeners

25. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
to drink
The Triangle Trade
charcoal mellowed
varietal-specific brandies

26. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?
125 proof or less
Pineau de Charentes
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
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

27. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Succulent
Compounding
pyrolysis

28. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
Dissolve or melt
marc
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Rum

29. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
Distiller's beer
Water
maturation profile
45% alcohol by volume

30. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
173F
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Kidney and bladder problems

31. 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
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

32. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
Barley
Pineau de Charentes
Evaporation and condensation
Coffee or wine

33. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
160 proof
Fuller-tasting rums
Jicama
Blackthorn Plum

34. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Fewer congeners
3 years

35. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
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
Industriel
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

36. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
Grains
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Jicama

37. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
125 proof or less
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
10% a year
Heart

38. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
t least one year
one year minimum
only made in Ireland
80--94

39. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
6--8 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
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.

40. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
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
permit added caramel coloring

41. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
London Dry gin
125 proof or less
charcoal mellowed

42. 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?
maturation profile
80--94
50/50
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

43. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
Bottled in Bond
10% a year
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Curacao

44. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
maturation profile
160 proof
50/50

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

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46. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
The Triangle Trade
50/50
Bottled in Bond

47. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
only made in Ireland
Pina
decomposed plant matter
one year minimum

48. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
water of life
6--8 years
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
to drink

49. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
pyrolysis
Industriel
in any country; generic liqueur

50. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Blackthorn Plum
in any country; generic liqueur
Water