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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...






2. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...






3. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...






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

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5. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...






6. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...






7. Congeners are...






8. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...






9. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...






10. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...






11. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.






12. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...






13. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...






14. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...






15. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...






16. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...






17. Most barrel aged rums use...






18. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...






19. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...






20. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...






21. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?






22. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...






23. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...






24. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...






25. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).






26. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'






27. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...






28. 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?






29. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...






30. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________






31. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.






32. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.






33. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...






34. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...






35. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...






36. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...






37. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...






38. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...






39. If an American whiskey is labeled 'Straight' - what does that signify?






40. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...






41. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...






42. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...






43. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...






44. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...






45. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...






46. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...






47. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...






48. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...






49. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...






50. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...