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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...






2. European Union Brandy allows ______________






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






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






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






6. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...






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






8. Brandy made by the Solera Process...






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...






11. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...






12. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...






13. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...






14. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...






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






16. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...






17. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...






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






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






20. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...






21. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...






22. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...






23. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?






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






25. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...






26. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?






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






28. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...






29. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...






30. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?






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






32. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...






33. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...






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






35. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...






36. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...






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






38. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...






39. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...






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






41. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?






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?






43. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.






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






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...






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






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






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






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