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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The two distinct families of Brandy are...






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






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






14. Brandy made by the Solera Process...






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






16. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?






17. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...






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






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






20. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...






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






30. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.






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






32. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...






33. European Union Brandy allows ______________






34. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.






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






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






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






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






39. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...






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






41. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...






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






43. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...