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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
Prior to fermentation
Pulque
Fuller-tasting rums
varietal-specific brandies

2. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
Blackthorn Plum
only made in Ireland
London Dry gin
Hydrolysis

3. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
warmer
Holland or Belgium
only made in Ireland

4. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
column/pot combination still
Hemi-cellulose component
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

5. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Industriel
Distiller's beer
more than one distillery

6. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
3 years
Dissolve or melt

7. Congeners are...
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
191.2 proof

8. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...
Fewer congeners
Noble
Hemi-cellulose component
6--8 years

9. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
water of life
Compounding
Hemi-cellulose component
Aguamiel

10. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
Fuller-tasting rums
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
Pulque
191.2 proof

11. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
3 years
Grains
80--94
charcoal mellowed

12. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
maturation profile
water of life
Blackthorn Plum
120 proof

13. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
More full-bodied
Rum
charcoal mellowed
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

14. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
Curacao
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
10% a year

15. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
125 proof or less
Fuller-tasting rums
Full-bodied and pungent
Curacao

16. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
0.5% abv
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
51% agave
water of life

17. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
pyrolysis
Jicama
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

18. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
one year minimum
Succulent
Distiller's beer
More full-bodied

19. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Place of work
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
36% alcohol72 proof

20. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
only made in Ireland
51% agave
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
Curacao

21. 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?
Jicama
loral and fruity
one year minimum
50/50

22. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' 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
173F
Heart
the age of the youngest rum in the blend

23. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
Pineau de Charentes
2 years minimum
6--8 years
Brouillis

24. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
pyrolysis
3 years
the age of the youngest rum in the blend

25. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
Fewer congeners
varietal-specific brandies
to drink
80--94

26. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
Pina
Aguamiel
Jicama
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

27. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
Hydrolysis
The Caribbean Islands
more than one distillery
Pineau de Charentes

28. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
0.5% abv
Coffee or wine
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

29. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
marc
Noble
The Caribbean Islands
column/pot combination still

30. 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
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Dissolve or melt
Distilled and bottled in Mexico

31. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
decomposed plant matter
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Industriel

32. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
marc
Aguamiel
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

33. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
Industriel
Jicama
160 proof
Bottled in Bond

34. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
warmer
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Grapes/Fruits

35. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
Hydrolysis
Jicama
Place of work
6--8 years

36. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
Brouillis
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
120 proof

37. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?
The Caribbean Islands
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
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
120 proof

38. 'Overproof Rum' is an official classification that requires a minimum bottling proof of...
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Pulque
191.2 proof
120 proof

39. 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
Full-bodied and pungent
125 proof or less
120 proof

40. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
to drink
marc
Evaporation and condensation
Heart

41. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Bottled in Bond
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Succulent

42. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
50/50
Heart
Grapes/Fruits
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

43. European Union Brandy allows ______________
Hemi-cellulose component
Place of work
permit added caramel coloring
decomposed plant matter

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

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45. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
column/pot combination still
Aguamiel
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
charcoal mellowed

46. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
decomposed plant matter
varietal-specific brandies
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
Compounding

47. The global definition for whiskey is...
Blackthorn Plum
Noble
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
warmer

48. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Prior to fermentation
Tahona
6--8 years

49. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
London Dry gin
80--94

50. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
Rum
Heart
Evaporation and condensation
3 years