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Sensory Evaluation of Spirits Flashcards

1
Q

What taste component is generally sensed across the back of the palate?

A

Bitterness

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2
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What taste component does about 50% of the population perceive ethyl alcohol as having?

A

Sweetness

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3
Q

What is Rancio?

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A term that describes the oxidized character of certain spirits.

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4
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What could cause slow running tears in spirits?

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Higher viscosity, higher alcohol, or sweetness.

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5
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What is louching?

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What some spirits (eg absinthe, ouzo) experience as clouding when mixed with water.

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6
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What is turbidity?

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A cloudy/hazy appearance of a spirit.

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7
Q

What are the categories for maturity in spirits tasting?

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Unaged
1-2 Years
3-5 Years
6-10 Years
Mature
Very Old

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8
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What terms are used to describe the overall quality of spirits?

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Faulty
Acceptable
Good
Very Good
Excellent
Exceptional

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9
Q

What are the terms used to describe a spirit’s complexity?

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Simple/None
Some Complexity
Moderate Complexity
Very Complex

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10
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What terms are used to describe the aftertaste of spirits?

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Warm
Smooth
Pleasant
Harsh
Unpleasant

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11
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What terms are used to describe the length in tasting spirits?

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Short
Medium
Long
Lingering

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12
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What terms are used to describe flavor intensity in spirits?

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Light
Medium
Full

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13
Q

What terms are used to describe the alcohol content feel in spirits?

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Soft
Smooth
Warm
Pronounced
Hot
Harsh

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14
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What terms are used to describe bitterness in spirits?

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None
Light
Moderate
Sharp
Astringent

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15
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What terms are used to describe the acidity in spirits?

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None
Light
Moderate
Sharp
Sour

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16
Q

What are the terms for describing sweetness in spirits?

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None
Light
Moderate
Sweet
Very Sweet

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17
Q

About what percentage of the population perceives alcohol as sweet?

A

Up to 50%

18
Q

What is syringol?

A

A methoxyphenol found in the lignon of wood that smells and tastes like smoke.

19
Q

What are methoxyphenols?

A

Organic compounds including vanillin and syringol found in the lignon of wood.

20
Q

What is the term used of the sensory evaluation of spirits?

A

Organoleptic evaluation.

21
Q

What is the meniscus?

A

The edge of the a spirit in a glass.

22
Q

What terms are used to describe the clarity of a spirit?

A

Brilliant
Clear
Dull
Hazy
Cloudy

23
Q

What are the words used to describe the hue of a wine?

A

Water-White
Pale
Light Yellow
Yellow-Gold
Deep Gold
Copper
Tawny
Amber
Mahogany
Molasses
Brown

24
Q

What are the colors used in the tasting grid to describe the color of a colored spirit?

A

Light Green
Dark Green
Clear Blue
Dark Blue
Purple
Pink
Red
Orange
Yellow
Black
Other

25
Q

What are the terms used to describe the depth of color for spirits?

A

Water-White
Pale
Medium
Deep
Opaque

26
Q

What are the terms used to describe the legs of a spirit?

A

Fast
Slight
Medium
Pronounced
Slow

27
Q

What are the terms used to describe the condition of a spirit based on aroma?

A

Clean
Fresh
Stale
Unclean/Faulty

28
Q

What are the terms used to describe the intensity of an aroma for spirits?

A

Neutral
Light
Medium
Intense

29
Q

What are the main flavor categories used for describing the aroma of spirits?

A

Grain
Fruity
Floral
Botanical
Sweet Aromatics
Spice
Oak/Wood
Nutty
Rancio

30
Q

What are the main terms used to describe grain aromas found in spirits?

A

Malt
Bran
Cereal
Corn
Wheat
Biscuit

31
Q

What are the main terms used to describe fruity aromas found in spirits?

A

Citrus
Tropical Fruit
Tree Fruit
Dried Fruit
Candied Fruit
Orange Peel

32
Q

What are the main terms used to describe floral aromas found in spirits?

A

Rose
Violet
Perfume
Orange Blossom
Dried Flowers

33
Q

What are the main terms used to describe botanical aromas found in spirits?

A

Herbal
Vegetal
Juniper
Tobacco
Peat
Seaweed

34
Q

What are the main terms used to describe sweet aromatics found in spirits?

A

Caramel
Honey
Maple
Molasses
Burnt Sugar
Toffee
Vanilla

35
Q

What are the main terms used to describe spice aromas found in spirits?

A

Clove
Nutmet
Anise
Cinnamon
White Pepper
Black Pepper

36
Q

What are the main terms used to describe oak/wood aromas found in spirits?

A

Oak
Cedar
Sawdust
Coffee
Pine
Char

37
Q

What are the main terms used to describe nutty aromas found in spirits?

A

Walnut
Hazelnut
Praline
Almond
Marzipan
Coconut

38
Q

What are the main terms used to describe rancio aromas found in spirits?

A

Leather
Smoke
Earthy
Acetaldehyde
Ash
Tar

39
Q

What are typical flavors imparted by toasted oak?

A

Some nuttiness, slight sweetness, vanilla, coconut, caramel, toffee.

40
Q

What is the eye of a spirit?

A

The middle part of the spirit in the glass.

41
Q

What are the categories for describing a spirits’ appearance?

A

Clarity
Hue
Color (for colored spirits)
Depth
Legs

42
Q

What are the main categories used to describe the palate of a spirit?

A

Sweetness
Acidity
Bitterness
Alcohol
Body
Flavors
Flavor Intensity

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