European Whiskey

Question 1

Accounts for over 90% of Scotch consumed worldwide

Answer 1

Blended

Question 2

An ingredient that may be used in single grain Scotch, but not single malt Scotch

Answer 2

Wheat

Question 3

At least a portion of this grain must be used in all types of Scotch

Answer 3

Malted barley

Question 4

Declared a separate whisky-producing region as of 2009

Answer 4

Speyside

Question 5

Define: Blended Irish Whiskey

Answer 5

Two or more different types of Irish Whiskey; allowed to contain whiskey from more then one distillery

Question 6

Define: Blended Grain Scotch

Answer 6

A whisky produced from the single grain Scotch of two or more distilleries

Question 7

Define: Blended Malt Scotch

Answer 7

A whiskey produced from the single malt Scotch of two or more distilleries

Question 8

Define: Blended Scotch

Answer 8

A blend of one or more single grain Scotch whiskies with one or more single malt Scotch whiskies

Question 9

Define: Single Grain Scotch

Answer 9

A Scotch whisky distilled at a single distillery from malted barley and other grains

Question 10

Define: Single Malt Scotch

Answer 10

Must be produced at a single distillery from 100% malted barley and no other grains

Question 11

Explain how malt whisky and grain whisky are aged differently

Answer 11

Malt - generally aged in used barrels for a minimum of 3 years, but often 5+ Grain - generally aged in new American oak

Question 12

Five islands included in the Highlands G.I.

Answer 12

Mull, Jura, Skye, Lewis, Orkney

Question 13

Grain bill and distillation requirements for Irish Grain Whiskey

Answer 13

Maximum 30% malted barley with remainder of unmalted cereal grains; continuous distillation required

Question 14

Grain bill and distillation requirements for Irish Malt whiskey

Answer 14

100% malted barley; pot still distillation

Must be washed

Question 15

Grain bill and distillation requirements for Irish Pot Still Whiskey

Answer 15

Minimum 30% malted barley AND minimum 30% unmalted barley with up to 5% other grains; batch distilled in pot still

Question 16

How does the length of fermentation affect the flavor of the finished Scotch?

Answer 16

Short fermentation = more malty flavor Long fermentation = more congeners

Question 17

Name 5 well-known distilleries from Islay

Answer 17

Ardbeg, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, Laphroaig

Question 18

Name 5 well-known distilleries from Speyside

Answer 18

Aberlour, Balvenie, Benriach, Cragganmore, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Macallan

Question 19

Name 5 well-known distilleries from The Highlands

Answer 19

Ardmore, Dalmore, Dalwhinnie, Glengarioch, Glenmorangie, Oban, Pulteney, Highland Park, Scapa, Talisker

Question 20

Name at least 5 distilleries operating in Ireland as of 2018

Answer 20

Kilbeggan, Old Bushmills, New Midleton, Cooley, West Cork, Glendalough, Alltech Craft, Dingle, Echlinville, Tullamore DEW, Nephin, Teeling, Connacht, Boann, Walsh

Question 21

Name the 5 distilleries currently producing in The Lowlands

Answer 21

Ailsa Bay, Auchentoshan, Bladnoch, Cameronbridge, Glenkinchie

Question 22

Name the best-known Campbeltown distillery

Answer 22

Springbank

Question 23

Region known for producing whiskies with a medium to strong peat character

Answer 23

Islay

Question 24

Region located on Scotland’s Kintyre Peninsula

Answer 24

Campbeltown

Question 25

Region that has the largest number of operating distilleries in Scotland

Answer 25

Speyside

Question 26

Region that includes the islands of Mull, Jura, and Skye

Answer 26

Highlands

Question 27

Source of the 'leathery' aroma in some Irish Whiskeys

Answer 27

Unmalted barley

Question 28

Two sets of laws that define Irish Whiskey

Answer 28

Irish Whiskey Act of 1980; Technical Standards of 2015

Question 29

Typical aromas derived from the use of peat

Answer 29

seaweed, tar, smoke, medicinal

Question 30

Unique style of Irish Whiskey produced by the Cooley Distillery's Coonemara Brand

Answer 30

Peated (AKA Coonemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey)

Question 31

What characteristics are generally attributed to Scotch whiskies of The Highlands?

Answer 31

'entry-level' whiskies w/a sweet, soft finish

Question 32

What characteristics are generally attributed to Scotch whiskies of The Lowlands

Answer 32

lighter style, with grassy notes, citrus, and a light, dry finish

Question 33

What characteristics are generally attributed to Scotch whiskies of Speyside?

Answer 33

complex, smooth

Question 34

What characteristics are generally attributed to Scotch whiskies of Islay?

Answer 34

medium to heavy peat, briny seaweed aroma and flavor

Question 35

What characteristics are generally attributed to Scotch whiskies of Campbeltown?

Answer 35

slight saltiness due to the 'mists rolling in from the sea'

Question 36

Define: POITIN

Answer 36

An Irish version of moonshine made from grain, sugar beet, molasses, and/or potatoes. A clear, clean spirit with a minimum 40% ABV

Question 37

Which process in Scotch production involves the use of peat?

Answer 37

Kilning