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26 Cards in this Set
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What is a spirit?
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The product of a distillation of a fermented beverage.
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What are congeners?
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Volatile molecules such as esters, other alcohols, and aldehydes, which contribute to the flavor of a spirit.
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What are the six regions of Scotch Whisky production?
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Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Islay, Campbeltown, and the islands
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Describe Highlands scotch.
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Largest region
Full-bodied, smooth, deep notes of peat and smoke |
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Describe Lowlands scotch.
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Lightest and least smoky
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Describe Campbeltown scotch.
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Peaty and salty, some spice
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Describe Speyside scotch.
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Made with water from the river Spey
Mild, fruity in character |
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Describe Islay scotch.
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Peatiest, smokiest style
Saltwater |
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Describe scotch from the islands.
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Pronounced peatiness, toasted seaweed character
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Why is Irish whiskey typically lighter than Scotch whisky?
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in 1725 England put a tax on malting barley. The Irish distillers began using a large portion of unmalted barley in their whiskey.
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Bourbon must be made from what?
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Minimum 51% corn
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What is "sour mash?"
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A portion of spent mash is incorporated into a newly fermenting mash.
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What is the EU's definition of brandy?
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A distillation of wine with minimum abv of 36% and minimum oak aging of 6 months
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What are the 6 regions of Cognac production?
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Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, Bons a Terroirs (aka Bons Ordinaires)
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Describe the soil types in Cognac.
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In Grand and Petite champagne, soils have a high percentage of soft chalk. Other regions have more hard limestone, sand and clay.
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Base wines for Cognac are made from what grapes?
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Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard
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Cognac is traditionally aged in casks from what forests?
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Limousin
Troncais |
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What is Fine Champagne Cognac?
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Made entirely from wines produced in Grand and Petite Champagne, with at least 50% Grand Champagne
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List the different cask aging requirements for Cognac.
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VS - 2 years
VSOP - 4 years XO - 6 years Refers to the youngest part of the blend |
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What are the three production regions of Armagnac?
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Haut-Armagnac, Bas-Armagnac, and Armagnac-Tenareze
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How is most Armagnac distilled?
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Undergoes only one distillation in a copper continuous still, producing more flavorful, less pure, less alcoholic spirit
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What are eaux de vie?
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Similar to brandy, but made from fruit other than grapes.
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What are the three appellations for Calvados production?
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Calvados AOP, Calvados Domfrontais AOP, Calvados Pays d'Auge AOP
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What are the requirements for Calvados Pays d'Auge?
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Pear cider is limited to 30%
Aged in oak casks minimum 2 years |
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What are the requirements for Calvados Domfrontais?
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Always produced by continuous distillation, minimum 30% pear cider, minimum 3 years in oak
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What are the aging levels for non-vintage Calvados?
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Vieux or Reserve - 3 yrs
Vielle Reserve or VSOP - 4 yrs XO, Hors d'Age, Extra, or Napoleon - 6 yrs |
