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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. The primary contributor to the color of whiskies ...
maturation profile
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
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
one year minimum

2. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
column/pot combination still
Pina
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
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

3. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Water
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

4. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
Place of work
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
36% alcohol72 proof
80--94

5. The French designation for a pomace brandy is...
6--8 years
Blackthorn Plum
marc
maturation profile

6. Bourbon whiskey produced at one distillery - during one distilling season - aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 100 proof - is called...
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast
Bottled in Bond
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Fuller-tasting rums

7. 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?
London Dry gin
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Heart
50/50

8. 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
more than one distillery
0.5% abv
6--8 years

9. Non-alcoholic beverages - such as beer and wine may contain no more than_____ percent alcohol by Volume (abv).
varietal-specific brandies
0.5% abv
Place of work
t least one year

10. In the U.S. - Fruit Flavored Brandy may contain...
80--94
173F
Kidney and bladder problems
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.

11. Water boils at 212 F. At about what temperature will ethyl alcohol boil?
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
173F

12. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
Barley
Jicama
Kidney and bladder problems

13. The agave is classified in plant terminology as a...
Succulent
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
36% alcohol72 proof
Evaporation and condensation

14. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
Succulent
Noble
Tahona
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

15. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
to drink
Noble

16. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
column/pot combination still
Heart
Noble

17. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
Cut the flower stalk
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Succulent
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence

18. What are the five requirements for Bourbon Whiskey?
Prior to fermentation
45% alcohol by volume
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

19. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
Cut the flower stalk
permit added caramel coloring
Blackthorn Plum
ugar cane juice and/or molasses

20. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
125 proof or less
51% agave
More full-bodied
3 years

21. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
Grains
50/50
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Evaporation and condensation

22. Gin requires an additional flavoring beyond its spirit base as part of its standard identity.At an absolute minimum - it must be flavored...
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
2 years minimum
Full-bodied and pungent
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

23. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
Industriel
0.5% abv
Grapes/Fruits
Fuller-tasting rums

24. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
160 proof

25. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
more than one distillery
Grains
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Place of work

26. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Blackthorn Plum
decomposed plant matter
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

27. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
charcoal mellowed
more than one distillery
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Holland or Belgium

28. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
Pulque
Prior to fermentation
Noble
Grains

29. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
Rum
51% agave
pyrolysis
Hemi-cellulose component

30. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
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
More full-bodied

31. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
Grapes/Fruits
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Coffee or wine
160 proof

32. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
Noble
loral and fruity
Heart
Holland or Belgium

33. 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
125 proof or less
2 years minimum
45% alcohol by volume

34. European Union Brandy allows ______________
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
column/pot combination still
permit added caramel coloring
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels

35. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
charcoal mellowed
45% alcohol by volume
160 proof
t least one year

36. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
36% alcohol72 proof
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Rum
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

37. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
marc
in any country; generic liqueur
45% alcohol by volume
Aguamiel

38. The blue agave is reproduced commercially through asexual reproduction and will be ready for harvest in...
Blackthorn Plum
6--8 years
Pineau de Charentes
125 proof or less

39. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
2 years minimum
Up to 15% wine base - but 12.5% of the 15% must be of the same fruit listed on the label.
Cut the flower stalk
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

40. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
50/50
t least one year
125 proof or less

41. Only Bourbob whiskey must be aged at...
10% a year
125 proof or less
173F
Dissolve or melt

42. Rums from French Guyana or Haiti would be most likely to fall into the predominant style of...
Full-bodied and pungent
80--94
marc
Fewer congeners

43. Vodka is distilled to a very high proof level because producers want...
Fewer congeners
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
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

44. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
Hydrolysis
t least one year
only made in Ireland
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks

45. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
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
Charcoal
London Dry gin
191.2 proof

46. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
Prior to fermentation
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Brouillis
More full-bodied

47. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
Holland or Belgium
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
maturation profile

48. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
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
Brouillis

49. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
51% agave
Jicama
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Grains

50. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
Tahona
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
warmer
mixture of cooked grains and water before adding yeast

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