Spirits, Liqueurs, etc.

Question 1

Tequila DO:

What is Oro/Gold Tequila?

Answer 1

Spirit enhanced by “mellowing” with caramel coloring or oak extracts

Question 2

Tequila DO:

How long must Reposado be aged?

Answer 2

Minimum of 2 months in oak or encino oak containers

Question 3

Tequila DO:

How long must Añejo be aged?

Answer 3

Minimum of 1 year in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters

Question 4

Tequila DO:

How long must Extra Añejo be aged?

Answer 4

Minimum of 3 years in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters

Question 5

Mezcal DO:

How long must Añejo be aged?

Answer 5

Aged in oak barrels of no more than 200-liter capacity for at least one year

Question 6

Mezcal DO:

How long must Reposado be aged?

Answer 6

Aged in oak barrels for at least 2 months

Question 7

Mezcal DO:

What is White/Joven?

Answer 7

Young Mezcal

Question 8

Mezcal DO:

What is Madurado en Vidrio?

Answer 8

Mezcal matured in glass for 12 months in cool dark place

Question 9

Mezcal DO:

Name the permitted additives (up to 5% volume)?

Answer 9

Insects
Fruit
Herbs
Honey
Coloring Agents
Meat

Question 10

Tequila DO and Sotol DO allow up to what % sugars for sources other than agave?

Answer 10

49%

Question 11

What type of still(s) is used in Armagnac production?

Answer 11

Continuous still

Pot still

Question 12

True/False: Armagnac allows sugar, caramel, and oak chips for final adjustment and coloring.

Answer 12

True

*Also, distilled and de-mineralized water may be added to reduce alcohol prior to bottling

Question 13

How long must vintage Armagnac spend in oak?

Answer 13

Minimum 10 years

*Vintage indicates the year of harvest, not distillation

Question 14

What fruit(s) may be used in the production of Calvados?

Answer 14

Apple

Pear

Question 15

What type of still(s) is used in Calvados production?

Answer 15

Continuous still

Pot still

Question 16

Base wine for Cognac must be distilled ______ (how many times) in a ______ still.

Answer 16

1. Twice

2. Copper Charentais pot still

Question 17

True/False: Cognac allows sugar, caramel, and oak chips for final adjustment and coloring.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is Fine Champagne Cognac?

Answer 18

Cognac with a minimum 50% sourced from Grande Champagne and the rest from Petite Champagne

Question 19

If Cognac is labeled by a sub zone, what % must originate in the stated sub zone?

Answer 19

100%

Question 20

Aside from Esprit de Cognac, Kirsch de Fougerolles, and Marc d’Alsace..
What is the minimum required alcohol of the French Eaux-de-Vie AOCs?

Answer 20

Minimum 40%

Question 21

What is the minimum required alcohol of Esprit de Cognac AOC?

Answer 21

80-85%

Question 22

What is the minimum required alcohol of Kirsch de Fougerolles AOC and Marc d’Alsace AOC?

Answer 22

45%

Question 23

What grape(s) is allowed in Marc d’Alsace AOC?

Answer 23

Gewurztraminer

Question 24

Kirsch de Fougerolles is produced from what fruit(s)?

Answer 24

Red and black cherries

Question 25

In what regions (geographic indications) may Scotch Whisky be produced?

Answer 25

Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay, Campbeltown, Isles (Skye, Jura, Mull, Orkney)

Question 26

Scotch Whisky must have a minimum alcohol of ______%.

Answer 26

40%

Question 27

Scotch whisky distillate may not exceed what % alcohol?

Answer 27

94.8%

Question 28

True/False: Fermentation and distillation of Scotch Whisky must occur at the same location in Scotland.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

How long must Scotch Whisky be aged?

Answer 29

Minimum 3 years in oak casks with a maximum capacity of 700L

Question 30

True/False: Gin flavors may be natural or artificial.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

True/False: Gin may not use additives such as sweetening.

Answer 31

False, there is no restriction on the addition of approved additives such as sweetening

Question 32

True/False: London Gin flavors must be natural.

Answer 32

True

*No flavors may be added after distillation

Question 33

Name the sub zones of Armagnac.

Answer 33

Haut Armagnac, Bas Armagnac, Armagnac-Ténarèze

Question 34

Who distilled Kentucky’s first whiskey in 1789?

Answer 34

Rev. Elijah Craig

Question 35

Where is Suntory distillery located?

Answer 35

Japan