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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. 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?
Curacao
50/50
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

2. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
Bottled in Bond
Prior to fermentation
80--94
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

3. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
45% alcohol by volume
6--8 years
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

4. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
Fewer congeners
one year minimum
t least one year
Pineau de Charentes

5. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Charcoal
6--8 years
Blackthorn Plum

6. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
Fuller-tasting rums
Holland or Belgium
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Hemi-cellulose component

7. The first New World spirit category to be developed commercially is...
Hemi-cellulose component
Rum
Holland or Belgium
maturation profile

8. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
Place of work
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
London Dry gin

9. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
The Caribbean Islands
191.2 proof
to drink
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

10. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
45% alcohol by volume
Brouillis
Compounding
varietal-specific brandies

11. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...
London Dry gin
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Noble
pyrolysis

12. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
Succulent
Full-bodied and pungent
36% alcohol72 proof
The Triangle Trade

13. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Distiller's beer
6--8 years
Industriel
marc

14. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
to drink
45% alcohol by volume
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
6--8 years

15. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
Blackthorn Plum
Curacao
only made in Ireland
45% alcohol by volume

16. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
50/50
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

17. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
only made in Ireland
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

18. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
column/pot combination still
Pineau de Charentes
173F

19. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
Charcoal
160 proof
Grapes/Fruits
Noble

20. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
Place of work
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Grapes/Fruits
10% a year

21. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
More full-bodied
Water
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
80--94

22. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
pyrolysis
Tahona
Jicama

23. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
Pina
3 years
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
0.5% abv

24. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Tahona
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
Prior to fermentation

25. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
Bottled in Bond
warmer
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
36% alcohol72 proof

26. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
Jicama
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
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
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

27. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Industriel
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
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

28. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
only made in Ireland
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
decomposed plant matter

29. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
Blackthorn Plum
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.
Jicama

30. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
permit added caramel coloring
Brouillis
173F
Hydrolysis

31. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
water of life
Fewer congeners
Barley

32. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Brouillis
36% alcohol72 proof
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

33. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
charcoal mellowed
water of life
The Caribbean Islands

34. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
more than one distillery
The Caribbean Islands
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation

35. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
t least one year
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Cut the flower stalk

36. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Kidney and bladder problems
Succulent
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
50/50

37. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
Aguamiel
Jicama
More full-bodied
3 years

38. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
Noble
51% agave
Prior to fermentation
Hydrolysis

39. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
Aguamiel
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Prior to fermentation
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

40. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Water
in any country; generic liqueur
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Industriel

41. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
173F
Place of work
Distiller's beer
Industriel

42. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
maturation profile
permit added caramel coloring
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
column/pot combination still

43. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
Full-bodied and pungent
Holland or Belgium
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

44. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
191.2 proof
Heart
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
column/pot combination still

45. Rum may be made from...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
50/50
Pina

46. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
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
Heart
in any country; generic liqueur

47. The harvested stem of the agave is called a cabeza or...
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Pina
Grains
3 years

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

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49. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
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
45% alcohol by volume
varietal-specific brandies
36% alcohol72 proof

50. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
3 years
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
column/pot combination still
Coffee or wine