Spirits U Flashcards
(34 cards)
Pertsovka
Vodka infused with spicy pepper and honey - russian
Zubrowka
bison grass flavored vodka
These two countries both claim to have invented vodka, around the 12th century
russia and poland
aldehyde
flavor components such as vanillan and acetaldehyde
How is Bourbon distilled?
in a single column still, then again in a doubler (small, specialized pot still)
Lactones
an ester that brings out coconut and fruit flavors
ester
acid + alcohol compound
2 methods of making gin
compound / distilled
t/f: plymouth gin can only be made in plymouth
true
Plymouth gin vs london dry gin
plymouth gin is fuller bodied + more aromatic
made with more roots -> earthier characteristics, less emphasis on the juniper
Old Tom Gin
descendent of the slightly sweet gins that drove the English gin craze of the 18th century
orujo
spanish pomace brandy
Portugal Aguardente
brandy
bagaceria
portugese pomace brandy
Name for fermented mash in whisky production
old world: wash
new world: distiller’s beer
New world whiskeys tend to ____ alcohol as they mature
gain
Max distillation proof for Scotch
190 proof
t/f: scotch allows for caramel coloring
true
used sherry barrels contribution
fruitcake, clove, dried fruits, citrus rind
Max distill for bourbon
160 proof
only allowed additive for bourbon
pure water
Bottled in Bond bourbon
produced at one distillery during one season
aged min 4 years
bottled at 100 proof
sour mash / backset
the spent mash from a previous fermentation
white dog
term used for fresh bourbon that has yet to be aged
