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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
More full-bodied
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
The Caribbean Islands
only made in Ireland

2. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
Fuller-tasting rums
Curacao
The Triangle Trade
Kidney and bladder problems

3. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
loral and fruity
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
Bottled in Bond

4. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?
charcoal mellowed
maturation profile
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
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

5. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
Tahona
Holland or Belgium
Barley
The Caribbean Islands

6. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
3 years
Place of work

7. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
in any country; generic liqueur
125 proof or less
warmer
permit added caramel coloring

8. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
warmer
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
maturation profile

9. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
permit added caramel coloring
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
Water

10. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
maturation profile
Hydrolysis
50/50

11. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
125 proof or less
Full-bodied and pungent
Tahona
51% agave

12. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Kidney and bladder problems
45% alcohol by volume
the age of the youngest rum in the blend

13. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Dissolve or melt
marc
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

14. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Compounding
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

15. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
Prior to fermentation
Hemi-cellulose component
Noble
Evaporation and condensation

16. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
decomposed plant matter
permit added caramel coloring
36% alcohol72 proof
t least one year

17. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
to drink
Curacao
3 years

18. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
permit added caramel coloring
173F
The Triangle Trade
Evaporation and condensation

19. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
pyrolysis
173F
Blackthorn Plum
Bottled in Bond

20. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Industriel
Heart
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

21. The global definition for whiskey is...
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Water
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

22. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
Dissolve or melt
Water
one year minimum
45% alcohol by volume

23. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...
173F
160 proof
a solvent with a hint of lemon
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

24. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
Curacao
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
3 years
Aguamiel

25. Prior to harvesting an agave plant for tequila a necessary step is to...
Pina
Cut the flower stalk
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Dissolve or melt

26. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
Holland or Belgium
Water
varietal-specific brandies
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.

27. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
column/pot combination still
173F
Grains
Coffee or wine

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

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29. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Curacao
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also

30. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
in any country; generic liqueur
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
Succulent
permit added caramel coloring

31. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?
173F
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Kidney and bladder problems
Pineau de Charentes

32. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
Brouillis
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
50/50
Blackthorn Plum

33. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Cut the flower stalk
London Dry gin
Hydrolysis

34. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
0.5% abv
Fuller-tasting rums
80--94

35. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
Prior to fermentation
a solvent with a hint of lemon
125 proof or less
more than one distillery

36. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Brouillis
Heart
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
45% alcohol by volume

37. 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?
50/50
Water
in any country; generic liqueur
2 years minimum

38. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
water of life
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Grains
column/pot combination still

39. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
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
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
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
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

40. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Tahona
Fewer congeners
one year minimum

41. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
one year minimum
Pulque
Bottled in Bond
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also

42. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
173F
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
to drink
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.

43. Brandy made by the Solera Process...
45% alcohol by volume
Place of work
Kidney and bladder problems
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

44. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...
Pulque
Cut the flower stalk
varietal-specific brandies
173F

45. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
Charcoal
Grains
in any country; generic liqueur
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

46. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
more than one distillery
Industriel
51% agave
Fuller-tasting rums

47. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
warmer
Dissolve or melt
one year minimum

48. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
191.2 proof
120 proof
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

49. Which of the following is NOT a proprietary liqueur?
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Curacao
marc
Heart

50. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...
0.5% abv
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Hemi-cellulose component
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country