Mock Exam

Question 1

In which regions of France are the ageing of grape based brandies defined?

Answer 1

Cognac and Armagnac

Question 2

A Manhattan is an example of which of these styles of cocktail?

Answer 2

Spirit forward

Question 3

What does the term ‘Angel’s Share’ describe?

Answer 3

Natural evaporation that occurs during maturation in barrel

Question 4

Which of these grape varieties is commonly used to make the ‘Blanche’ style of Armagnac?

Answer 4

Folle Blanche

Question 5

What is the carbohydrate store found in Agave?

Answer 5

Inulin

Question 6

How many times must a fermented alcoholic liquid be distilled to produce a spirit?

Answer 6

At least twice

Question 7

Which brand was the first to use cream in its liqueur?

Answer 7

Baileys

Question 8

What are the characteristics of all newly made spirits?

Answer 8

All newly made spirits are colourless, dry and water-white.

Question 9

What is the name of an Armagnac brandy that has not been aged?

Answer 9

Blanche

Question 10

Which still can achieve high levels of abv?

Answer 10

High levels of abv can only be reached by using a column still.

Question 11

What is the spirit used in Sidecar?

Answer 11

Cognac.

Question 12

What process does a raw material containing starch need to undergo first?

Answer 12

Conversion

Question 13

How are classic sours made?

Answer 13

Using a spirit ,citrus juice and unflavored sweetener such as simple syrup. Some of the recipes call for an egg white, which gives the drinks a foam head and a silky texture.

Question 14

Please name some classic sours.

Answer 14

1. Pisco Sour
2. Whiskey Sour
3. Daiquiri (Rum)

Question 15

Can any raw materials be used to make Vodka?

Answer 15

Yes, anything of agricultural origin can, for example, grains, potatoes, and grapes.

Question 16

What do yeast produce in the greatest volume?

Answer 16

Ethanol

Question 17

The aroma intensity of a spirit made with a column still can be

Answer 17

Low, medium and high

Question 18

What is charcoal filtration in Vodka production used to remove?

Answer 18

Congeners

Question 18

What is charcoal filtration in Vodka production used to remove?

Answer 18

Congeners

Question 19

What botanical contains anethole?

Answer 19

Aniseed

Question 20

Grappa is made in?

Answer 20

Italy

Question 21

A boiling mixture of ethanol and water releases vapours. How does the concentration of both water and ethanol in the vapour compared to their concentration in the liquid?

Answer 21

Ethanol-higher
Water-lower

Question 22

Pronounced aromas of sweetcorns, vanilla and coconut are a combination typically found in

Answer 22

Straight Bourbon

Question 23

How is an agave pina processed?

Answer 23

Cooked, crushed, mixed with water

Question 24

What must be the predominant flavor of gin?

Answer 24

Juniper

Question 25

Are all cream liquers opaque?

Answer 25

Yes, all are opaque

Question 26

Which technique is specifically used to make a lighter style of gin?

Answer 26

Use a botanical basket located on the lyne arm. Because the botanicals are not in contact with a boiling alcoholic liquid that is able to extract more flavors from them.

Question 27

What describes Blended Scotch Whisky?

Answer 27

A blend of grain and malt whiskies

Question 28

Tennessee Whiskey must be made using

Answer 28

51% corn

Question 29

Which grain is most commonly malted?

Answer 29

Barley

Question 30

Vegetal and smoke are signature aromas of

Answer 30

Joven Mezcal

Question 31

What is Vermouth?

Answer 31

1. Most widely available and used "aromatized wine" 2.Must be flavored with wormwood 3. Most red Vermouth are not made with red wines, and get their color from the addition of caramel.

Question 32

What is a variation of Manhattan?

Answer 32

Rob Boy

Question 33

The color of the majority of red Vermouth comes from the use of

Answer 33

Caramel

Question 34

In the USA, a neutral spirits must be distilled to

Answer 34

95%abv (190 proof)

Question 35

What are the noted bitter botanicals?

Answer 35

Quinine, gentian, bitter orange and artichoke

Question 36

What is put in the speedrail?

Answer 36

House spirits

Question 37

What characteristics of a spirit can be adjusted after distillation

Answer 37

Color, flavor, sweetness, alcoholic strength

Question 38

What is the key carbohydrate in potatoes?

Answer 38

Starch

Question 39

Where is cachaca made?

Answer 39

Brazil

Question 40

What is the main aim of the distiller when processing a raw material?

Answer 40

To create a sugary liquid

Question 41

"A dry spirit that is green in color turning opaque when water is added " best described

Answer 41

Absinthe

Question 42

“Aged for a minimum of two years in charred new oak barrel“ is the definition of

Answer 42

Straight (Rye Whisky & Bourbon)

Question 43

The production of the first distillation in a pot still is typically

Answer 43

25-30%abv

Question 44

"Colorless with pronounced floral and grape aromas” best describes

Answer 44

Pisco

Question 45

Is it possible to have three simultaneous collection points from a column still?

Answer 45

Yes

Question 46

How can a London Dry Gin be flavoured?

Answer 46

Re-distillation

Question 47

Pronounced smokiness is a flavor that you might find in

Answer 47

Scottish Malted Whisky

Question 48

A drink made using rum, lime juice, and simple syrup that is shaken and served short belongs to which family of drinks?

Answer 48

Sour

Question 49

What must be used in the Cognac production?

Answer 49

A direct heat source

Question 50

What can be removed using an oak barrel?

Answer 50

Congeners

Question 51

What is the minimum amount of time a Cognac must be aged for?

Answer 51

2 years

Question 52

What can happen to a spirit that is stored in glass demijohns for several years?

Answer 52

The spirits develop a richer texture

Question 53

What can happen to a spirit that is stored in glass demijohns for several years?

Answer 53

The spirits develop a richer texture

Question 54

Can Armagnac be sweetened?

Answer 54

Armagnac might not be sweetened

Question 55

What is commonly used to adjust the color of oak-aged spirits?

Answer 55

Caramel

Question 56

A Tequila labelled Extra Anejo will have been stored in

Answer 56

Oak barrels

Question 57

What should we do to Molasses before fermentation?

Answer 57

The molasses must be diluted with water

Question 58

Where can a rum labelled Rhum Agricole be made?

Answer 58

Martinique & Guadeloupe