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What is the definition of whiskey?
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A spirit obtained from the fermented mash of grain, distilled at less than 190 proof, stored in oak containers, and bottled at no less than 80 proof
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True or false, whiskey must be crafted from grain exclusively?
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True
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True or false, whiskey does not need to mature in an oak barrel?
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False, it is the only spirit type that must do this
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What are the 5 primary whiskey families?
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American, Canadian, Irish, Japanese, and Scotch
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What is the TTB's standards for Whiskey?
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Produced from fermented mash not less than 51% corn
distilled not exceeding 160 proof stored in new charred new oak containers at no more than 125 proof bottled at not less than 80 proof w/nothing added except pure water made in the USA |
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What are the Canadian standards for any of the following, Canadian Whisky, Canadian Rye, or Rye Whiskey?
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made from a mash cereal grain
Aged in small wood for not less than 3 years be mashed, distilled and aged in canada Contain not less than 40% ABV Possess the aroma, taste and character of Canadian Whiskey may contain caramel and flavoring |
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What are the standards for Irish Whiskey?
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Distilled in Ireland from a mash of malt and cereals
Pot Still Whiskeys must be distilled soley in a pot still, in Ireland from a mash of cereal grains grown in Ireland |
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What is the 1 requirement for Japanese Whiskey outside of the global whisky standard?
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It must be made in Japan
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What are the Scottish standards for Whiskey?
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Must be distilled at a Scottish facility from water and malted barley
distilled to less than 94.8% must be matured in Scotland in oak casks May not be bottled at less than 40% |
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What is included in the global whiskey standard?
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Produced from grain
fermented distilled below 190 proof matured in oak and not bottled at les than 40% |
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What are the 3 whiskey flavor profiles?
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Light and gentle
Flavorful and spicy Full bodied |
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What are the 6 potential congeners in a Whisky?
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Grain, sweet aromatics, fruit, spice, wood, peat
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True or false, Ireland is the largest distiller of Whiskey?
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False, Scotland is
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What are the 5 sources of flavor whisky is crafted with?
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Grain recipe, water, fermentation process, distillation process, maturation process
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What is included in the 5 step production process for whiskey?
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Mash/wort preparation
Fermentation Distillation Maturation Processing |
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What are the 4 main grains used in Whiskey production?
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corn, rye, wheat and barley
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What is peat?
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A natural fuel formed when plant matter decomposes
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True or false, water is NOT neccesarry for whiskey production?
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False
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What is a wort or mash?
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The liquid that is drained off after the washing process
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What are the Old World and New World terms for fermented mash?
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Wash
Distillers beer |
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What are the heads and tails of the distillate?
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Heads = first alcohols to vaporize, have undesireable characteristics
Tails = heavier alcohols, develop in the later stages |
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How many years must a whiskey be aged in Canada and Scotland?
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3 years
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True or False, Bourbon must be aged in oak barrels?
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F
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How many years must a straight bourbon be aged for?
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2 years
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