Whiskey Production & History

Question 1

EU for the vessel used for mixing ground malt with hot water

Answer 1

Mash tun/Lauter tun

Question 2

The stage where germination of the grain is stopped

Answer 2

Kilning

Question 3

The sugary liquid that drained away from the ground grain

Answer 3

Wort

Question 4

In Scotland, this process may occur in a washback

Answer 4

Fermentation

Question 5

In this stage of production, enzymes complete the starch conversion process

Answer 5

Mashing

Question 6

Type of sugar that is produces when grain is soaked in water

Answer 6

Maltose

Question 7

If used to produce whiskey, water that contains high levels of this mineral can give the spirit a black hue

Answer 7

Iron

Question 8

The list of ingredients that will be fermented for a particular type of whiskey

Answer 8

Grain Bill or Mash Bill

Question 9

Mineral found in soft water

Answer 9

Sodium

Question 10

Stage of whisky production during which grain is soaked in water

Answer 10

Malting

Question 11

Term used for roasted, ground grain

Answer 11

Grist

Question 12

Term used for fermented liquid that is ready to be distilled

Answer 12

Wash

Question 13

Term used for malted barley or grain

Answer 13

Green Malt

Question 14

In the US, this vessel may be used for mixing ground malt with hot water

Answer 14

Mash Cooker

Question 15

Which grain is considered to be the best source of enzymes that will help to convert starch to sugar?

Answer 15

Barley

Question 16

Which American statesman created the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897?

Answer 16

E.H. Taylor

Question 17

What are the 4 primary grains used in the production of whisky?

Answer 17

Barley, Corn, Rye, Wheat

Question 18

Name the enzymes that are released during the malting process

Answer 18

Alpha amylase and beta amylase

Question 19

According the the US Standards of Identity, whisky must be distilled at less than _______abv

Answer 19

95%

Question 20

According to EU laws, European whisky must be distilled at less than _______abv

Answer 20

94.8%

Question 21

Aging requirement for US whiskey

Answer 21

No specific time requirement, but must be ‘stored in oak’

Question 22

According to the TTB, an age statement is required on the label of any whiskey less than how old?

Answer 22

4 years

Question 23

Aging requirement for EU whiskey

Answer 23

minimum 3 years in wooden casks not exceeding 700L

Question 24

Minimum bottling ABV for US whiskey

Answer 24

40%/80 Proof

Question 25

Minimum bottling ABV for EU whiskey

Answer 25

40%/80 Proof

Question 26

Required mash bill for Bourbon

Answer 26

minimum 51% corn

Question 27

Maximum allowed distillation ABV for Bourbon

Answer 27

80%/160 Proof

Question 28

Oak storage requirement for Bourbon

Answer 28

Stored at no more than 125 proof in charred, new American oak

Question 29

Required mash bill for US corn whiskey

Answer 29

minimum 80% corn

Question 30

What are the 5 basic steps of whiskey production?

Answer 30

1. Mash/Wort Preparation 2. Fermentation 3. Distillation 4. Maturation 5. Blending and Bottling

Question 31

Grinding the roasted malt into grist

Answer 31

Milling

Question 32

Mixing the ground grains with hot water to initiate saccharification

Answer 32

Mashing

Question 33

Vessels used in the mashing stage

Answer 33

Mash cooker/Mash tun

Question 34

Draining the sugary liquid from the ground grain particles

Answer 34

Washing

Question 35

Term sometimes used for the final stages of washing

Answer 35

Sparging

Question 36

What is hard water?

Answer 36

Contains minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphates

Question 37

What is soft water?

Answer 37

Contains only sodium

Question 38

Large, closed containers used for fermentation in Scotland

Answer 38

Washbacks

Question 39

Name the still used for the first distillation in batch distillation, and what it produces

Answer 39

Wash still or Beer still, low wines

Question 40

Name the still used for the second distillation in batch distillation, and what it produces

Answer 40

Spirit still; high wines or new-make spirit

Question 41

Piece of equipment used to sample, measure, and classify new-make spirits

Answer 41

Spirit Safe

Question 42

Name the styles of whiskey as pertains to the practice of blending

Answer 42

1. blended 2. single barrel 3. barrel-proof or cask-strength