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What is Eaux de Vie?
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Eaux de Vie is a crystal clear fruit brandy made from a pure distillation of fruit wines with only water added to reduce alcoholic strength
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The European Union defines Brandy as a distillation of ______with a minimum ABV of_____ & a minimum oak aging period of_____
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1. Wine (Not pommace)
2. 36% 3. 6 months |
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List the six defined regions of Cognac production in descending order of quality
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1. Grande Champagne
2. Petite Champagne 3. Borderies 4. Fins Bois 5. Bons Bois 6. Boins Ordinaires |
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Which has a lower boiling point- alcohol or water?
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Alcohol
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Define the principle of fractional distillation
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The separation of two liquids with different boiling points
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The Patent is what type of still?
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Column or Continious Stil)
(Also known as the Coffey still) |
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The fermented liquor prior to distillation is known as?
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The Wash
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True or False
The best part of the distillate is known as the "Heads" |
False
The heads & tails are discarded after distillation. The "middle cut" or heart, is retained for the final product |
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A continious still uses two columns. Their known as
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A. The Analyzer
B. The Rectifier |
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True or False
Spirits derive their color during distillation |
False
All spirits are colorless after distillation. |
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True or False
American spirits must list a proof of alcohol on the label |
False
They must list ABV. Proof is twice the ABV with American spirits. |
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List three methods of flavoring spirits other than distillation
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1. Maceration (cold method)
2. Infusion (hot method) 3. Percolation (hot flavored) 4. Artificial flavoring |
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Grey Goose Vodka is distilled in what type of still- column or pot still?
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Pot Still
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In which country did Gin originate?
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Holland
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The proper style of Gin for a Pink Gin Cocktail is?
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Plymouth Gin
Plymouth Gin & Angostura Bitters |
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List the ingredients of the Martinez Cocktail
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Old Tom Gin
Maraschino Liqueur Bitters Vermouth |
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List the 5 categories of grappa
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1. Young (Giovane or Bianca) rested in stainless
2. Aromatic (aromatica) only from aromatic grapes 3. Aged (Invecchiata) min. 12 mths. In cask 4. Reserve (Stravecchia) min. 18 mths. in cask 5. Flavored (Aromatizzata)young, flavored with botanicals |
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List the four styles of scotch whisky
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1. Single malt Scotch
2. Blended Malt Whisky (formerly known as vatted malt) 3. Single grain scotch 4. Blended whisky |
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Name the six regions of Scottish whisky production
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1. Highlands
2. Lowlands 3. Speyside 4. Campbeltown 5. Islay 6. The Islands |
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Name two Islay distilliries
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1. Ardberg
2. Lagavulin 3. Laphroaig 4. Bowmore 5. Caol Iia 6. Bunnahabhain 7. Bruichladdich 8. Kilchoman |