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1. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
Pineau de Charentes
51% agave
Dissolve or melt
only made in Ireland

2. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
London Dry gin
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
water of life
191.2 proof

3. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...
More full-bodied
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country

4. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
Barley
Curacao
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Evaporation and condensation

5. European Union Brandy allows ______________
permit added caramel coloring
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Dissolve or melt
Coffee or wine

6. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
to drink
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
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

7. In whiskey - 'mash' refers to...
Prior to fermentation
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Brouillis

8. 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.
More full-bodied
Pina
2 years minimum

9. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
Hydrolysis
in any country; generic liqueur
51% agave
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

10. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
Brouillis
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
160 proof
Hydrolysis

11. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
160 proof
t least one year
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
marc

12. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
Cut the flower stalk
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
Aguamiel
Bottled in Bond

13. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
Jicama
London Dry gin
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).

14. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
Blackthorn Plum
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Curacao
Distiller's beer

15. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
Fewer congeners
The Triangle Trade
column/pot combination still
Grapes/Fruits

16. The initial distillation to separate alcohol vapors from water yields...

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17. Gin was originally crafted for medical reasons - specifically to deal with...
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Pina
Kidney and bladder problems
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds

18. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Heart
Pineau de Charentes
50/50

19. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
Succulent
Coffee or wine
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)

20. The global definition for whiskey is...
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Blackthorn Plum
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
London Dry gin

21. Most barrel aged rums use...
160 proof
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Water

22. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
more than one distillery
t least one year
Pina
Place of work

23. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...
Place of work
loral and fruity
Pulque
Compounding

24. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
Fewer congeners
pyrolysis
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also

25. Rum may be made from...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Cut the flower stalk
The Triangle Trade
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

26. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Grapes/Fruits
The Caribbean Islands
one year minimum

27. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
Grains
pyrolysis
varietal-specific brandies
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

28. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
More full-bodied
Industriel
Grains
36% alcohol72 proof

29. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...
Pulque
t least one year
191.2 proof
Charcoal

30. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
loral and fruity
more than one distillery
Hydrolysis
Industriel

31. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
pyrolysis
6--8 years
to drink
Fuller-tasting rums

32. 'Overproof Rum' is an official classification that requires a minimum bottling proof of...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Fewer congeners
Industriel
120 proof

33. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?
Grains
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
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
Pineau de Charentes

34. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
173F
Place of work
t least one year

35. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
Evaporation and condensation
maturation profile
Tahona
The Caribbean Islands

36. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
Rum
The Triangle Trade
160 proof
0.5% abv

37. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
Grains
decomposed plant matter
Barley
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

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

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39. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
50/50
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
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

40. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
The Triangle Trade
Distiller's beer
Hemi-cellulose component
160 proof

41. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
permit added caramel coloring
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

42. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
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
50/50
water of life
Bottled in Bond

43. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
charcoal mellowed
125 proof or less
191.2 proof
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

44. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
pyrolysis
one year minimum

45. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Hydrolysis
Rum
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

46. 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
marc
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

47. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
Grains
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
decomposed plant matter
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

48. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Holland or Belgium
3 years
Brouillis
Succulent

49. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
Barley
pyrolysis
London Dry gin
Grains

50. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
Fuller-tasting rums
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Tahona
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

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