Spirits

Front 1

What is Eaux de Vie?

Back 1

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

Front 2

The European Union defines Brandy as a distillation of ______with a minimum ABV of_____ & a minimum oak aging period of_____

Back 2

1. Wine (Not pommace)
2. 36%
3. 6 months

Front 3

List the six defined regions of Cognac production in descending order of quality

Back 3

1. Grande Champagne
2. Petite Champagne
3. Borderies
4. Fins Bois
5. Bons Bois
6. Boins Ordinaires

Front 4

Which has a lower boiling point- alcohol or water?

Back 4

Alcohol

Front 5

Define the principle of fractional distillation

Back 5

The separation of two liquids with different boiling points

Front 6

The Patent is what type of still?

Back 6

Column or Continious Stil)
(Also known as the Coffey still)

Front 7

The fermented liquor prior to distillation is known as?

Back 7

The Wash

Front 8

True or False
The best part of the distillate is known as the "Heads"

Back 8

False
The heads & tails are discarded after distillation.
The "middle cut" or heart, is retained for the final product

Front 9

A continious still uses two columns. Their known as
A.
B.

Back 9

A. The Analyzer
B. The Rectifier

Front 10

True or False
Spirits derive their color during distillation

Back 10

False
All spirits are colorless after distillation.

Front 11

True or False
American spirits must list a proof of alcohol on the label

Back 11

False
They must list ABV. Proof is twice the ABV with American spirits.

Front 12

List three methods of flavoring spirits other than distillation

Back 12

1. Maceration (cold method)
2. Infusion (hot method)
3. Percolation (hot flavored)
4. Artificial flavoring

Front 13

Grey Goose Vodka is distilled in what type of still- column or pot still?

Back 13

Pot Still

Front 14

In which country did Gin originate?

Back 14

Holland

Front 15

The proper style of Gin for a Pink Gin Cocktail is?

Back 15

Plymouth Gin

Plymouth Gin & Angostura Bitters

Front 16

List the ingredients of the Martinez Cocktail

Back 16

Old Tom Gin
Maraschino Liqueur
Bitters
Vermouth

Front 17

List the 5 categories of grappa

Back 17

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

Front 18

List the four styles of scotch whisky

Back 18

1. Single malt Scotch
2. Blended Malt Whisky (formerly known as vatted malt)
3. Single grain scotch
4. Blended whisky

Front 19

Name the six regions of Scottish whisky production

Back 19

1. Highlands
2. Lowlands
3. Speyside
4. Campbeltown
5. Islay
6. The Islands

Front 20

Name two Islay distilliries

Back 20

1. Ardberg
2. Lagavulin
3. Laphroaig
4. Bowmore
5. Caol Iia
6. Bunnahabhain
7. Bruichladdich
8. Kilchoman