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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...






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






3. Scotch whisky requires a longer maturation than its bourbon cousin because...






4. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?






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






6. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...






7. Sambuca liqueur can be made...






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






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






10. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...






11. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...






12. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...






13. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...






14. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...






15. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...






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






17. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...






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






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






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






21. The global definition for whiskey is...






22. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...






23. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...






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






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






26. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...






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






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...






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






31. Which of the following is NOT a brandy?






32. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...






33. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?






34. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...






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.'






36. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.






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?






38. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...






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






40. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...






41. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...






42. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...






43. Brandy made by the Solera Process...






44. Under E. U. rules - Armagnac may produce both vintage dated and...






45. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...






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






47. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...






48. Common heat distillation cannot exceed...






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






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