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Certified Specialist Of Spirits

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1. 'Compound Gin' may be created in which two methods...
Jicama
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
Succulent

2. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
one year minimum
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Brouillis
Dissolve or melt

3. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...
Pina
Pulque
Fuller-tasting rums
45% alcohol by volume

4. For rums - U.S. recognizes only Anejo designation at a...
120 proof
t least one year
one year minimum
160 proof

5. In Cognac - the first distillation produces what is referred to in French as __________________.
Hydrolysis
Brouillis
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Fewer congeners

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

7. Every whiskey is crafted with the same five sources of flavor: grain recipe - fermentation process - distillation process - maturation process and...
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Evaporation and condensation
Water
Holland or Belgium

8. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
more than one distillery
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Aguamiel
Hydrolysis

9. The primary flavoring agent for Sloe Gin is...
Evaporation and condensation
Tahona
Blackthorn Plum
Hemi-cellulose component

10. The Highlands Region of Tequila produces a style of tequila that is considerably more_______________ than the Lowland Tequila Region.
one year minimum
loral and fruity
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
Prior to fermentation

11. Vodka regulations require distillation at 190 Proof or higher because...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
191.2 proof
3 years
Charcoal

12. In Rum production - a finished product may be the result of...
Industriel
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
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
Brouillis

13. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
Prior to fermentation
warmer
0.5% abv
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country

14. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
Hemi-cellulose component
loral and fruity
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
only made in Ireland

15. Holland became famous for what type of liqueur...
column/pot combination still
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Succulent

16. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
The Caribbean Islands
125 proof or less
Holland or Belgium
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

17. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
45% alcohol by volume
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
Pineau de Charentes
Place of work

18. A Tennessee whiskey is different from a bourbon whiskey because it is...
51% agave
charcoal mellowed
warmer
The Triangle Trade

19. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
Kidney and bladder problems
Curacao
Aguamiel
36% alcohol72 proof

20. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
London Dry gin
Tahona
Place of work
Rum

21. Distillation of Rum from 'beer' will form new congeners as a result of...
45% alcohol by volume
pyrolysis
Curacao
Prior to fermentation

22. If a Rum is produced in the Agricole tradition - it must...
More full-bodied
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
80--94
Grapes/Fruits

23. Mexican law allows some finished tequilas to be...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Grains
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
warmer

24. The most commonly used process of neutralizing vodka after distillation utilizes...
The Caribbean Islands
173F
Grains
Charcoal

25. Two of the four sources of flavor for all liqueurs are...
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
warmer
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

26. The predominant ingredient used for vodka production throughout the world is...
Grains
0.5% abv
Barley
more than one distillery

27. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
Fuller-tasting rums
charcoal mellowed
2 years minimum
Succulent

28. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
Grapes/Fruits
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
36% alcohol72 proof
Fuller-tasting rums

29. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
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
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
Heart

30. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
10% a year
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Kidney and bladder problems
t least one year

31. The alcohol range for most Gin in the U.S. is...
Hemi-cellulose component
80--94
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

32. Caramelized oak sugars from toasting or charring a barrel come primarily from the...
marc
Place of work
2 years minimum
Hemi-cellulose component

33. Blended (Vatted) Malt Scotch Whisky: a blend of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies - which have been distilled at ________________ - Do not confuse with 'Blended Scotch Whisky.'
more than one distillery
Holland or Belgium
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection

34. A product listed as '90 Proof' would be equivalent to...
36% alcohol72 proof
only made in Ireland
45% alcohol by volume
173F

35. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
45% alcohol by volume
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
a solvent with a hint of lemon
3 years

36. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
Jicama
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Bottled in Bond

37. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
160 proof
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

38. Anejo tequila must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 600 liters for...
Jicama
charcoal mellowed
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
t least one year

39. EU Brandy rules stipulate that brandy aged in oak barrels or casks...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Tahona
50/50
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

40. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
Charcoal
Evaporation and condensation
column/pot combination still
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)

41. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
to drink
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur

42. The term 'beverage' is derived from the Latin bibere - meaning...
Water
Barley
only made in Ireland
to drink

43. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Barley
10% a year
Compounding

44. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________
Succulent
50/50
Rum
Barley

45. 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
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Curacao--a bitter orange liqueur derived from oranges from the Curacao island of the Caribbean. Now a generic liqueur
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

46. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
Cut the flower stalk
More full-bodied
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Industriel

47. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
More full-bodied
maturation profile
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
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

48. Agave is derived from the Greek word for...
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Noble
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
173F

49. Agave is one of the six primary areas of tequila flavor. Of the following five - which is NOT a primary source of flavor?...
water of life
Hydrolysis
Jicama
191.2 proof

50. The historic trade pattern of Rum from the Caribbean colonies to the U.S. to Africa was referred to as...
The Triangle Trade
120 proof
173F
to drink