Distillation, Vodka & Gin

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TorF. The distillation relies upon a simple premise: alcohol has a lower boiling point than water

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TRUE

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What is the principal behind fractional blending?

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The separation of two liquids with different boiling points

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What temprature does ethyl alcohol boil at sea level?

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173 degrees (78 degrees celcius)

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What culture was the first to discover modern distillation?

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Jabir ibn Hayyan, an 8th century Arabic chemist/alchemist

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What is Jabir ibn Hayyan accredited for inventing?

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developed an improved alembic still—the precursor to the pot still—which allowed for a much purer distillation

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What 2 types of stills are sed to distill alcohol?

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pot still or the more modern continuous still

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What are some other names for a Continuous still?

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Coffey column patent still

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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 (or off-flavor) of a spirit

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What are "heads"?

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the first vapors to condense—as these contain congeners such as methanol, a toxic alcohol.

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What are "tails"?

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are also discarded, as unwanted congeners tend to collect in the distillate residue

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What makes a contunious still different from a column still?

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A continuous still has two columns (the analyzer and the rectifier) and uses steam, rather than direct heat, to vaporize the alcohol

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TorF. While congeners are responsible for impurities, they are also the source of flavor; thus, the continuous still sacrifices distinction for a clean spirit.

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TRUE

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What are 3 ways to add flavors and additives to a distilled spirit?

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maceration, percolation, or infusion

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What is Maceration?

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maceration is a slower, cold method of steeping

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What is Percolation?

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resembles coffee brewing, as the base spirit is pumped through the flavoring material

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What Infusion?

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fusion is a quicker, hot method of steeping

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What is the range of abv for liqueurs?

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15-30%

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What are the range for spirits?

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40-50%

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TorF. The range for whiskey, brandy and rum is much wider, with some cask-strength whiskies—those that are not diluted with water prior to bottling—reaching over 60% abv.

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TRUE

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Where is Vodka originally from?

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Russia

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What is the US's number one selling spirit?

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Vodka

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What are 4 differnet bases Vodka has been distilled from?

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potatoes rye grapes beets molasses

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What is the prefered rye strain used in premium vodkas?

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Dankowski rye

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What type of still is typically used for Vodka?

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continuous still

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TorF. filtered with charcoal to make the spirit ultra-clean.

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TRUE

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What is the minimum abv for Vodka in the EU?

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37.50%

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TorF. If the vodka is not made from potatoes or grain, an EU producer must state the products used in fermentation on the label.

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TRUE

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What are some premium vodka brands of Russia?

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Stolichnaya IKON Russian Standard Jewel of Russia

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What are 2 popular vodka brands from Poland?

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Chopin (Potatoe) Belvedere (Dankowskie Gold Rye)

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Where is Grey Goose vodka from?

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Wheat pot silled vodka from France's cognac region.

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What are 3 US vodkas?

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Tito's Handcrafted (corn from Texas) Hangar 1 (grapes from California) Skky Vodka (SF CA)

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What country does Ketel One come from?

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Wheat vodka from Holland

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TorF. Smirnoff—vodka of Russian origin that hasn’t been produced in the country for almost a century, but in the US.

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TRUE

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What is Acquavit?

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a clear Scandinavian spirit made from fermented potato or grain and flavored with caraway root and other aromatics, is basically flavored vodka

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What is Shōchū?

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Korean soju and Japanese Shōchū, distilled liquors traditionally made from sake.

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Name 5 bases Shōchū can be made from?

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barley, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, buckwheat or rice

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What rice strain is used for Japanese Shōchū?

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short-grained Japonica

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What is the abv of Shōchū?

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no more than 45%

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What is Awamori?

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Shōchū based from rice from Okinawa, Japan

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What rice strain is used for Awamori?

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long-grained Indica crushed rice

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What is Ryūkyū Awamori?

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protected geographical indication restricted to Okinawa

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TorF. Like aquavit, gin is essentially flavored vodka?

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TRUE

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How is gin produced?

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a neutral grain spirit is flavored with a range of botanicals and redistilled

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What is the main flavor used in gin?

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juniper berries are the most important component

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Where did Gin originate?

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Holland

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What are 4 styles of gin?

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London Dry Genever Plymouth Old Tom

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Describe London Dry Gin?

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Dry with strong Botanical Flavors Juniper, citrus and spice element, derived from orange and lemon peel, anise, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, angelica root, and other aromatic substances

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What are some popular London Dry Gins?

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Beefeater Tanqueray Bombay Sapphire Gordon’s Boodles

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What are 2 Gins of Scotland?

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Hendrick's & The Botanist

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Explain Genever Gin?

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Dutch Gin made in Pot stills sweeter less alcoholic than London Dry. Juniper & Malt are the dominat flavors. Can be ages in oak.

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What is the traditional recipe for Genever Gin?

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minimum 15% "malt wine": a distillate of corn, rye and wheat

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What does "oude" mean on a bottle of Genever?

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meaing old is traditional style Genever

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What does "jonge" mean on a bottle of Genever?

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meaning young. A cleaner, more neutral Genever with less malt wine

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What does "Corenwyn" mean on a bottle of Genever?

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meaning cornwine. is a cask-aged version in which malt wine comprises at least 51% of the distillate

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Explain Plymouth Gin?

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a revives style in 1996 is only produced by Plymouth, Coates, and Co. in England. fuller in body than London Dry Gin, and very aromatic

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What is the proper Gin used in a Pink Gin?

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Plymouth Gin

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Explain Old Tom Gin?

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English gin which is slightly sweetend

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Name 1 Old Tom Gin?

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Hayman's

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What Gin is used in a Tom Collins cocktail?

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Old Tom Gin

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What is the base in a Martinez Cocktail?

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Old Tom Gin