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1. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
2 years minimum
loral and fruity
Heart
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

2. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Grapes/Fruits
45% alcohol by volume
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Water

3. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
column/pot combination still
Evaporation and condensation
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
only made in Ireland

4. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
Full-bodied and pungent
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

5. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...
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
120 proof
varietal-specific brandies
Barley

6. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
water of life
Grains
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

7. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Industriel
Pineau de Charentes
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Water

8. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
t least one year
Hydrolysis
Curacao
160 proof

9. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
125 proof or less
45% alcohol by volume
in any country; generic liqueur
Distilled and bottled in Mexico

10. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
Charcoal
125 proof or less
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
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

11. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
t least one year
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
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
The Triangle Trade

12. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
varietal-specific brandies
120 proof
Curacao

13. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?
only made in Ireland
Cut the flower stalk
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

14. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
45% alcohol by volume
Grains
Compounding

15. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
Barley
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
The Triangle Trade
Hydrolysis

16. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
Charcoal
London Dry gin
Jicama
permit added caramel coloring

17. The global definition for whiskey is...
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Pina
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

18. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
45% alcohol by volume
36% alcohol72 proof
Fuller-tasting rums

19. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
Pina
Curacao
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
charcoal mellowed

20. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
0.5% abv
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
one year minimum
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.

21. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
Heart
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
6--8 years
to drink

22. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
Blackthorn Plum
160 proof
warmer
permit added caramel coloring

23. Congeners are...
Heart
Kidney and bladder problems
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
120 proof

24. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
191.2 proof
Fuller-tasting rums
Hemi-cellulose component

25. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
one year minimum
Holland or Belgium
Blackthorn Plum
51% agave

26. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
Barley
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Cut the flower stalk

27. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
80--94
Grains
Coffee or wine
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)

28. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
marc
Blackthorn Plum
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Pineau de Charentes

29. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
Pineau de Charentes
t least one year
Tahona
Brouillis

30. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
London Dry gin
Place of work
Evaporation and condensation
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)

31. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
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
160 proof
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country

32. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
Blackthorn Plum
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
The Caribbean Islands

33. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
Cut the flower stalk
Holland or Belgium
Kidney and bladder problems
Prior to fermentation

34. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
only made in Ireland
water of life
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Holland or Belgium

35. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
173F
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
decomposed plant matter

36. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
191.2 proof
Place of work
45% alcohol by volume
only made in Ireland

37. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
London Dry gin
Kidney and bladder problems
Prior to fermentation

38. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Curacao
Heart
Tahona
Barley

39. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
50/50
Pina
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

40. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
Dissolve or melt
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
decomposed plant matter
The Caribbean Islands

41. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
191.2 proof
Blackthorn Plum
Full-bodied and pungent
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

42. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
10% a year
80--94
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

43. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
3 years
120 proof
125 proof or less
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

44. 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?
column/pot combination still
marc
Water
50/50

45. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
loral and fruity
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Jicama

46. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Aguamiel
water of life
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

47. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
pyrolysis
Hemi-cellulose component
51% agave
Tahona

48. European Union Brandy allows ______________
permit added caramel coloring
Curacao
Charcoal
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

49. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Brouillis
varietal-specific brandies
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

50. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Place of work
one year minimum
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

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