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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
45% alcohol by volume
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
50/50

2. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?
2 years minimum
charcoal mellowed
Pineau de Charentes
Pina

3. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
Bottled in Bond
80--94
to drink
3 years

4. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
more than one distillery
120 proof
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

5. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
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
Brouillis
3 years

6. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...
Curacao
Tahona
Jicama
Rum

7. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
Place of work
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
in any country; generic liqueur

8. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
Industriel
Bottled in Bond
45% alcohol by volume
a solvent with a hint of lemon

9. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
Succulent
The Triangle Trade
Holland or Belgium
pyrolysis

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

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11. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Fewer congeners
Hydrolysis
Compounding

12. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Holland or Belgium
Dissolve or melt
2 years minimum
Hemi-cellulose component

13. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
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
Fewer congeners
Grains
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

14. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
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
More full-bodied

15. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?
Compounding
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
3 years
160 proof

16. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
The Triangle Trade
0.5% abv
Prior to fermentation
Industriel

17. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?
Distiller's beer
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
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

18. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Compounding
120 proof

19. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
Rum
varietal-specific brandies
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
one year minimum

20. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
Heart
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
charcoal mellowed
Barley

21. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
Fuller-tasting rums
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

22. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
more than one distillery
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
loral and fruity
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

23. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
Place of work
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Coffee or wine

24. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...
Kidney and bladder problems
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Pineau de Charentes
6--8 years

25. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
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
Dissolve or melt

26. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
loral and fruity
varietal-specific brandies
120 proof
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

27. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
51% agave
London Dry gin
2 years minimum
Industriel

28. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
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
3 years
Evaporation and condensation
160 proof

29. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
marc
Pina
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
36% alcohol72 proof

30. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
6--8 years
0.5% abv
125 proof or less
Charcoal

31. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
80--94
10% a year
Pineau de Charentes

32. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
column/pot combination still
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
80--94
More full-bodied

33. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
loral and fruity
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
London Dry gin

34. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...
Full-bodied and pungent
10% a year
120 proof
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation

35. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
Jicama
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
Kidney and bladder problems
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

36. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Pulque
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Water
Fewer congeners

37. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
Evaporation and condensation
0.5% abv
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
51% agave

38. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
Aguamiel
warmer
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation

39. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Noble
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

40. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
Pineau de Charentes
maturation profile
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Dissolve or melt

41. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
Bottled in Bond
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

42. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
column/pot combination still
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
Water
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

43. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Hemi-cellulose component
51% agave
Evaporation and condensation

44. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
Charcoal
Blackthorn Plum
The Caribbean Islands
Pina

45. 'Overproof Rum' is an official classification that requires a minimum bottling proof of...
The Triangle Trade
120 proof
Grains
Heart

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

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47. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
Grains
The Caribbean Islands
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.

48. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
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
Grapes/Fruits
warmer

49. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
Rum
one year minimum
Grains
Brouillis

50. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...
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
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.