Spirits and Liqueurs Flashcards
(94 cards)
1
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Name 3 spirit categories that are considered ‘Clear’ spirits.
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- Vodka
- Gin
- Rum
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Name 2 agave-based spirits.
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- Tequila
- Mezcal
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Where can vodka be made?
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Anywhere in the world.
4
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Where can gin be made?
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Anywhere in the world.
5
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Where can rum be made?
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Anywhere, but traditionally the Caribbean.
6
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Where can Tequila be made?
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Jalisco, Mexico
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Where can Mezcal be made?
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Oaxaca, Mexico
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List 4 styles of rum.
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- Light
- Dark
- Aged
- Spiced
9
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List 2 styles of gin.
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- London Dry
- Old Tom
10
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What is the aging requirement for Blanco Tequila?
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under 2 months
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What is the aging requirement for Reposado Tequila?
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2 months to 1 year in oak
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What is the aging requirement for Añejo Tequila?
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1 year to 3 years in oak
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What are the 3 styles of Mezcal?
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- Blanco (most common)
- Reposado
- Añejo
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What is the raw material used to make vodka?
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Commonly cereal grain but can be anything.
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What is the raw material used to make rum?
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Sugarcane and Molasses
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What is the raw material used to make gin?
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Neutral grain
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What is the raw material used to make Tequila?
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Blue agave
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What is the raw material used to make Mezcal?
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Agave (various varieties)
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What type of distillation is used to make vodka?
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Commonly continuous still
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What type of distillation is used to make rum?
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Continuous or pot still
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What type of distillation is used to make gin?
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Continuous
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What type of distillation is used to make Tequila?
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Continuous or pot still
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What type of distillation is used to make Mezcal?
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Continuous or pot still
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How many times is vodka distilled?
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Multiple times in continuous still to remove any flavors.
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What is gin typically flavored with?
Botanicals and Juniper berries
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Why does Mezcal have a smoky character?
The agave is cooked over fire in pits.
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List 8 common vodkas.
1. Tito's
2. Absolut
3. Smirnoff
4. Stolichnaya
5. Grey Goose
6. Kettle One
7. Cîroc
8. Belvedere
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List 7 common rums.
1. Myers's
2. Mount Gay
3. Bacardi
4. Captain Morgan (spiced)
5. Diplomático
6. Goslings
7. Havana Club
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List 6 common gins.
1. Tanqueray
2. Bombay
3. Nolet
4. Beefeater
5. Hendrick's
6. Sipsmith
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List 8 common Tequilas.
1. Don Julio
2. José Cuervo
3. Patrón
4. Herradura
5. Sauza
6. El Jimador
7. 1800
8. Hornitos
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List 3 common Mezcals.
1. Bozal
2. Del Maguey
3. Wahaka
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What are 5 common types of whisk(e)y?
1. Bourbon
2. Tennessee
3. Canadian Whisky
4. Irish Whiskey
5. Scotch Whisky
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Where can Bourbon be made?
USA
## Footnote
Most are made in Kentucky but not required.
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Where can Tennessee whiskey be made?
Tennessee, USA
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Where can Canadian whisky be made?
Canada
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Where can Irish Whiskey be made?
Ireland
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Where can Scotch Whisky be made?
Scotland
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What are the 5 regions for Scotch Whisky?
| Which one is the smokiest?
1. Highland
2. Lowland
3. Islay (Smokiest)
4. Speyside
5. Campbeltown
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# Fill in the blank.
Canadian Whisky must spend a minimum of \_\_\_\_ years in oak.
3
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Name the 2 overarching styles of Scotch Whisky.
1. Single Malt
2. Blended
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What is Blended Malt Scotch Whisky?
Produced from a blend of malt whiskies (can be from different distilleries).
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What is Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
Distilled from malted barley in a pot still **at a single distillery**.
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# Fill in the blank.
Bourbon must be \_\_\_\_% corn.
51%
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# Fill in the blank.
Tennessee Whiskey must be \_\_\_\_% corn.
51%
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Canadian Whisky can be made from these 4 ingredients.
1. Corn
2. Wheat
3. Rye
4. Barley
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Irish and Scotch Whisk(e)y must be made from this single ingredient.
Barley
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What is the typical type of distillation for Canadian Whisky?
Continuous
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Irish Whiskey is distilled:
Three times in pot still.
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Scotch Whisky is distilled:
Two times in pot still, but Lowlands is three times.
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Distinct to Bourbon is that it must be aged in:
New, charred, American white oak.
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Distinct to Tennessee Whiskey is that it must be:
Filtered through maple charcoal.
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What gives Scotch Whisky that smoky character?
Peat fires that dry the barley.
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List 6 common Bourbons.
1. Jim Beam
2. Maker's Mark
3. Wild Turkey
4. Bulleit
5. Buffalo Trace
6. Woodford Reserve
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List 2 common Tennesee Whiskies.
1. Jack Daniels
2. George Dickel
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List 3 common Canadian Whiskies.
1. Crown Royal
2. Pike Creek
3. Canadian Club
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List 4 common Irish Whiskies.
1. Jameson
2. Tullamore Dew
3. Bushmills
4. Proper Twelve
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List 4 common Scotch Whiskies from Highland/Speyside.
1. The Glenlivet
1. Macallan
1. Singleton
1. Glenmorangie
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List 2 common Scotch Whiskies from Lowland.
1. Glenkinchie
2. Auchentoshan
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List 5 common Scotch Whiskies from Islay:
1. Lagavulin
1. Laphroig
1. Ardbeg
1. Bowmore
1. Caol Ila
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List 7 common Blended Scotch Whiskies.
1. Johnnie Walker
2. Ballantine's
3. Chivas
4. Grant's
5. Famous Grouse
6. J&B
7. Dewar's
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What are 5 spirits categories of Brandy?
1. Cognac
2. Armagnac
3. Calvados
4. Eaux de Vie de Fruits
5. Pommace Brandy (Grappa, Marc)
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Where can Cognac be made?
Cognac, France
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Where can Armagnac be made?
Armagnac, France
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Where can Calvados be made?
Calvados, France
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From which country are most Eaux de Vie de Fruits made?
France
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Grappa is best known to come from this country.
Italy
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Marc is best known from this country.
France
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What 2 subregions of Cognac do you need to know for the CMS 2 exam?
1. Grand Champagne
2. Petite Champagne (Fine Champagne)
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What are the 3 regions of production in Armagnac?
1. Haut Armagnac
2. Bas Armagnac
3. Ténerèze
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Cognac and Armagnac VS/Three Star must be aged for a minimum of:
2 years
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Cognac and Armagnac VSOP must be aged for a minimum of:
4 years
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Cognac and Armagnac XO must be aged for a minimum of:
10 years
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Calvados must be aged for a minimum of:
2 years in oak
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Give 3 examples of Eaux de Vie de Fruits.
1. Framboise (raspberry)
2. Kirsch (cherry)
3. Poire William (pear)
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What is the main white grapes used to make Cognac?
Ugni Blanc
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What are the 4 main white grapes used to make Armagnac?
1. Ugni Blanc
2. Folle Blanche
3. Colombard
4. Baco
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What 2 ingredients are permissible to make Calvados?
* Apples
* Pears
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How many times is Cognac distilled, and in what kind of still?
Two times in a pot still.
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How many times is Armagnac distilled, and in what kind of still?
One time in a unique continuous still.
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How many times is Calvados distilled, and in what kind of still?
Usually two times in a pot still.
## Footnote
Some use a continuous still.
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Cognac, Armagnac, and Calvados are all typically aged in what vessel?
French oak
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How long are Eaux de Vie de Fruits and Pomace Brandies typically aged?
Generally there is no aging for these.
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List 4 commonly found Cognac producers.
1. Hennessey
2. Rémy Martin
3. Courvoisier
4. Martell
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List 3 commonly found Armagnac producers.
1. Larressingle
2. Delord
3. Montal
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List 6 common Nut & Herb liqueurs.
1. Benedictine
2. B&B
3. Pimm's
4. Chartreuse
5. Crème de Menthe
6. Frangelico
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List 4 common Anise liqueurs.
1. Anisette
2. Galliano
3. Ouzo
4. Sambuca
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List 3 common orange-flavored liqueurs.
1. Triple Sec
2. Cointreau
3. Grand Marnier
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What is Amaretto made from?
Apricots
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What is Southern Comfort made from?
Peaches
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List a common Cream liqueur.
Baileys Irish Cream
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List 3 common whiskey cordials.
1. Drambuie
2. Glayva
3. Irish Mist
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What is the flavor of St. Germain?
Elderflower
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What is the flavor of Canton?
Ginger
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List 2 coffee-flavored cordials.
1. Kahlúa
2. Tia Maria
