Neutral Spirits Flashcards
(31 cards)
Describe: PERTSOVKA
Russian vodka flavored with red chili and (traditionally) honey
Describe: ZUBROWKA
Polish vodka flavored with bison grass
Describe: OKHOTNICHYA
Russian vodka flavored with spices; pre dominantly ginger, but also citrus, black pepper, clove, anise, tormentil
Describe: KUBANSKAYA
Russian vodka flavored with dried citrus and sometimes honey
Describe: KRUPNIK
Polish vodka flavored with clover honey and herbs
Describe: STARKA
Poland and Lithuanian vodka flavored with herbs and spices and aged in oak
Alternative terms used for neutral spirits
New-make spirit; eau-de-vie; grain neutral spirit; rectified spirit
Typical abv of neutral spirits
95%
American neutral spirit produced by Luxco
Everclear
German brand of neutral grain spirit
Primaspirit
Rectified spirit produced in Poland
Spirytus Rektyfikowany
Chinese spirit also referred to as Shaojiu
Baijiu
Typical base ingredient for baijiu
Sorghum
What is Qu?
A bale of compressed mash stored in a damp environment to fill with mold and yeast. Becomes the base material for baijiu
Baijiu from Guizhou - was a favorite of Mao Zedong
Moutai
Baijiu from Beijing - bottled under the “Red Star” brand
Erguotou
Baijiu produced in the Sichuan province - known for yellow clay storage cellars
Luzhou Laojiao
Baijiu often called “five grain drink”
Wuliangye
Japanese spirit that derives its name from a word that means “burned liquor”
Schochu
Type of mold used in the production of shochu
Koji
The most common type of single-distilled schochu
Moromitori
What are the three types of koji used for fermentation?
White - subtle, sweet Yellow - lush, fruity Black - highest quality
Rice schochu
komejochu
Sweet potato schochu
imojochu
