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1. Slower-working yeast cultures cause more esters to develop in fermentation - thus creating...
water of life
Hydrolysis
Fuller-tasting rums
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.

2. The minimum aging time in barrel for Extra Anejo tequila is...
Water
80--94
Cold Compounding and Compounding Essence
3 years

3. Sambuca liqueur can be made...
Kidney and bladder problems
3 years
in any country; generic liqueur
Evaporation and condensation

4. In England - Gin distillers tend to favor a heavier mixture of __________
Distiller's beer
Coffee or wine
Rum
Barley

5. The non-distilled beverage alcohol crafted from agave is called...
Rum
t least one year
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Pulque

6. If an age statement for barrel aging is stated on the label it signifies...
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
Distiller's beer
Crafted from grain - Distilled at less than 190 proof - Aged in oak containers - Bottled at no less than 80 proof c.
a solvent with a hint of lemon

7. The two distinct families of Brandy are...
Tahona
80--94
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Grapes/Fruits

8. Cordial is derived from the Latin word 'cordialis' meaning...
Tahona
Heart
Prior to fermentation
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

9. 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?
0.5% abv
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses
50/50
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also

10. In tequila - the Lowlands region of the Valle de Tequila is noticeably ___________ than the Highlands.
warmer
t least one year
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
Hemi-cellulose component

11. Congeners are...
one year minimum
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
80--94

12. 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
10% a year
Aguamiel
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)

13. The minimum sugar content allowed in liqueurs is...
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
0.5% abv

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

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15. Throughout history a great stone wheel was used to separate the fibrous pulp from the agave. This wheel is called the...
The Triangle Trade
Tahona
Curacao
Full-bodied and pungent

16. 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
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
Compounding
Distilled and bottled in Mexico

17. The least costly method of producing liqueurs is...
Compounding
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
Jicama

18. Spain produces and consumes large quantities of gin. What is the most prevalent gin style in Spain?
London Dry gin
column/pot combination still
more than one distillery
permit added caramel coloring

19. Natural ethanol is described as resembling...
a solvent with a hint of lemon
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
London Dry gin
more than one distillery

20. The extracted and cooked sap of the harvested agave is called...
water of life
Barley
Aguamiel
120 proof

21. The most prevalent form of Rum production is...
more than one distillery
Hydrolysis
Industriel
one year minimum

22. In the United States - a 'straight bourbon' must remain in a new - charred oak barrel for a minimum of________ years...
2 years minimum
loral and fruity
the age of the youngest rum in the blend
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel

23. Which of the terms below is NOT one of the five classifications of post-distilled tequila?
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Blackthorn Plum
Bottled in Bond

24. If labeled as '100% Agave' the tequila must be...
Distilled and bottled in Mexico
Aguamiel
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.
80--94

25. A Gin spirit base may be distilled from...
Compounding
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
with juniper - although any other botanicals may be used also
Sugar cane or molasses - Grape concentrate - Root vegetables - Gin does not specify a particular spirit source.

26. Rum may be made from...
ugar cane juice and/or molasses
Pina
marc
Mixto (will be labeled as 'Tequila')

27. The 'New World' styles of whiskey showcase the impact of...
maturation profile
Fuller-tasting rums
permit added caramel coloring
Industriel

28. Missionaries brought distilling technology to Ireland in the 5th century - calling the product 'Uisge Beatha' - meaning...
water of life
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Hemi-cellulose component

29. Peat - which gives Scotch Whisky a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor is...
decomposed plant matter
51% agave
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.

30. Dunder - in rum - is most similar to what New World whiskey makers refer to as __________________.
Blackthorn Plum
only made in Ireland
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.

31. 'Mixto Tequila' requires a minimum content of ________ agave.
51% agave
125 proof or less
Hemi-cellulose component
Be made from raw sugar cane - not molasses

32. Tequila is a word of Nahuatl derivation which means...
Heart
Water
Place of work
10% a year

33. Distillation is the process of separating alcohol from a fermented liquid by a series of...
Full-bodied and pungent
Evaporation and condensation
3 years
Noble

34. Armagnac may be the result of a single distillation in a...
column/pot combination still
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
Water
Fewer congeners

35. Vodka in its 'original' form comes in three flavor presentation styles - that are...
loral and fruity
Grapes/Fruits
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
120 proof

36. 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.
charcoal mellowed
Backset - also called Sour Mash Method.
More full-bodied

37. Irish Pot Still Whiskey is made from 100% barley in malted and unmalted form and is...
loral and fruity
3 years
London Dry gin
only made in Ireland

38. Liqueur is derived for the latin term 'liquifacere' meaning...
Dissolve or melt
charcoal mellowed
Evaporation and condensation
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy

39. The process step in which the inulin is converted to fermentable sugars is called...
Hydrolysis
pyrolysis
Pina
Industriel

40. Barrel aged Rum may lose up to _________ a year of product to evaporation in the hotter producing areas.
maturation profile
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
requires topping barrels from other barrels in a series (similar to Sherry Solera Process).
10% a year

41. Genever/Hollands style Gins are not limited to being fermented and distilled in either...
Holland or Belgium
Flavor extraction method & base spirit selection
Hydrolysis
Tahona

42. Which of the following is NOT a cold extraction method...
51% agave
Gold (Gold is not recognized as a classification; Gold is Joven Abocado classification.)
Crisp and Clean - Medium - Creamy
Distllation---distillation is a heat extraction method.

43. European Union Brandy allows ______________
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
column/pot combination still
Jicama
permit added caramel coloring

44. In the U.S. - Brandy must achieve a minimum bottling of 80 proof (40% abv). In Europe - the minimum strength at bottling is...
Grapes/Fruits
36% alcohol72 proof
caramelized wood sugars in the barrel
191.2 proof

45. Most barrel aged rums use...
Two and one-half percent (2.5%)
Impurities in the alcohol after distillation
pre-used white oak whiskey barrels
6--8 years

46. The maximum proof of distillation for bourbon whiskey is...
160 proof
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
Fewer congeners
The Caribbean Islands

47. In general terms - Plymouth Gin will be _________________________than London Dry Gin.
Kidney and bladder problems
loral and fruity
173F
More full-bodied

48. If 'dunder' and 'skimmings' are introduced during the rum production process - it must be...
Jicama
Water
Brouillis
Prior to fermentation

49. The congener acetaldehyde in vodka would most likely produce aroma/flavor characteristics of...
6 months in barrel; 1 year in larger casks
exported in bulk and bottled outside the country
Grains
Coffee or wine

50. The origin of Rum is generally considered to be...
the intent is to create a neutral spirit by cooking off most odor and flavor compounds
London Dry gin
permit added caramel coloring
The Caribbean Islands

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