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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
Place of work
Pina
Grains
The Caribbean Islands

2. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Kidney and bladder problems
Industriel
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
loral and fruity

3. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
t least one year
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
6--8 years
51% agave

4. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
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
Compounding
80--94
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation

5. 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?
London Dry gin
45% alcohol by volume
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
50/50

6. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
173F
6--8 years
Fewer congeners
Full-bodied and pungent

7. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Blackthorn Plum
column/pot combination still
Hemi-cellulose component

8. The global definition for whiskey is...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Charcoal
Holland or Belgium

9. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?
Pineau de Charentes
6--8 years
36% alcohol72 proof
Hemi-cellulose component

10. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Full-bodied and pungent
Curacao
marc
Dissolve or melt

11. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
decomposed plant matter
loral and fruity
Pineau de Charentes
120 proof

12. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
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
Brouillis
only made in Ireland
Jicama

13. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
0.5% abv
Brouillis
Barley
Cut the flower stalk

14. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
125 proof or less
Fuller-tasting rums
Charcoal
Pineau de Charentes

15. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Rum
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Succulent

16. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
Place of work
Jicama
Kidney and bladder problems
160 proof

17. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
decomposed plant matter
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
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
Holland or Belgium

18. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
only made in Ireland
Heart
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Tahona

19. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
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.
36% alcohol72 proof
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

20. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
6--8 years
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Pina
to drink

21. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
charcoal mellowed
Jicama
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
to drink

22. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
Bottled in Bond
one year minimum
Pina
Pulque

23. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Fuller-tasting rums
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
more than one distillery

24. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
Aguamiel
Compounding
Water
191.2 proof

25. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
Blackthorn Plum
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
10% a year

26. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
6--8 years
water of life
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
loral and fruity

27. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
in any country; generic liqueur
Pineau de Charentes
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Hydrolysis

28. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
Tahona
permit added caramel coloring
loral and fruity
Grains

29. European Union Brandy allows ______________
36% alcohol72 proof
Rum
120 proof
permit added caramel coloring

30. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
10% a year
0.5% abv
191.2 proof
80--94

31. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
Blackthorn Plum
The Triangle Trade
Grains
Curacao

32. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
Cut the flower stalk
Bottled in Bond
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
125 proof or less

33. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
pyrolysis
loral and fruity
10% a year
Dissolve or melt

34. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Coffee or wine
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
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

35. 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
Evaporation and condensation
Place of work
Noble

36. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
Kidney and bladder problems
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
2 years minimum
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

37. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
t least one year
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Blackthorn Plum

38. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
Barley
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Cut the flower stalk
51% agave

39. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
173F
Charcoal

40. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
t least one year
in any country; generic liqueur
water of life

41. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
160 proof
Succulent
Pina
maturation profile

42. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
Curacao
45% alcohol by volume
Evaporation and condensation
London Dry gin

43. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
Industriel
more than one distillery
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

44. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Grapes/Fruits
Succulent
loral and fruity

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

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46. Most barrel aged rums use...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Grapes/Fruits

47. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Holland or Belgium
More full-bodied
The Triangle Trade

48. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
loral and fruity
Grains
Water

49. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
t least one year
125 proof or less
Tahona
Pineau de Charentes

50. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
Bottled in Bond
Kidney and bladder problems
more than one distillery
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.