Multiple Choice Questions

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Which of the following designations of Chilean Pisco is aged for the longest period of time?

  1. Especial
  2. Gran Pisco
  3. Reservado
  4. Seleccion

What is green Chartreuse flavored with?

  1. Herbs
  2. Apples
  3. Aniseed
  4. Orange Seed

What is the name given to the fermenting vessels in a Scotch whisky distillery?

  1. Mash Tun
  2. Wash Back
  3. Feints Receiver
  4. Saladin Box

Which part of the agave plant is used to make Tequila?

  1. Shoots
  2. Heart
  3. Leaves
  4. Roots

Rum is usually made from

  1. Potatoes
  2. Sugar Beet
  3. Molasses
  4. Malted Barley

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

  1. Moderate consumption of alcohol can be beneficial to health
  2. Mild intoxication can enhance coordination
  3. Regularly drinking alcohol to excess can be beneficial to health
  4. Excessive alcohol consumption can enhance coordination

The flavors in Plymouth Gin come from

  1. the base spirit
  2. redistillation with botanicals
  3. adding essences
  4. cask ageing

Cognac is aged in casks of

  1. 250 – 300 liters
  2. 350 – 400 liters
  3. 450 – 500 liters
  4. 550 – 600 liters

Alcohol content is measured as a percentage of 

  1. methanol by volume at 20C
  2. ethanol by volume at 20C
  3. methanol by volume at 40C
  4. ethanol by volume at 40C

Which one of the following is the minimum age requirement for VSOP Calvados?

  1. 1 year
  2. 2 years
  3. 3 years
  4. 4 years

When advertising alcoholic drinks, which of the following is true?

  1. There should be no association between drinking and driving
  2. There should be no implication that drinking improves performance
  3. The advertisement should not be aimed at underage drinkers
    • 1 only
    • 1 and 2 only
    • 2 and 3 only
    • 1, 2, and 3

Which one of the following pairs of stills uses a direct heat source?

  1. Armagnac and Coffey
  2. Armagnac and Pot
  3. Pot and Patent
  4. Patent and Coffey

Tequila that is not 100% agave may have non-agave fermentable sugar added to a maximum of

  1. 49%
  2. 47%
  3. 53%
  4. 51%

Which one of the following is produced in a continuous still?

  1. Grain whisky
  2. Malt whisky
  3. Calvados Pays d’Auge
  4. Cognac

Why is charcoal sometimes used in vodka production?

  1. It removes impurities and color
  2. It adds essential nutrients
  3. It reduces the alcohol content
  4. It adds color

Which of the following Dutch (Genever) gins MUST be aged in wood?

  1. Oude
  2. Moutwijn
  3. Korenwijn
  4. Jonge

A dark rum would typically be

  1. pale lemon
  2. medium gold
  3. medium reddish amber
  4. deep tawny

The aromas of the nose of a dark rum would include

  1. almond, herbs and smoke
  2. black treacle, heather and grapefruit
  3. citrus, coriander and hazelnut
  4. dried fruit, burnt sugar and vanilla

On the palate, dark rum intensity and length would typically be

      INTENSITY                     LENGTH

  1. light                              long
  2. medium                       short
  3. light                              pronounced
  4. pronounced                long

 

Conversion of grain is the process where

  1. sugar changes to starch
  2. starch changes to sugar
  3. sugar changes to alcohol
  4. starch changes to alcohol

Which one of the following is a brand of Tequila?

  1. Jose Cuervo
  2. La Fee
  3. Janneau
  4. Lepanto

 

The following questions all relate to Silver Tequila.

This spirit would typically be

  1. colorless
  2. pale lemon
  3. medium lemon
  4. pale amber

On the nose, it would typically be

  1. complex, with aromas of caramel and smoke
  2. simple, with aromas of hazelnut and blossom
  3. spirity, developed and phenolic
  4. unaged, simple and vegetal

A typical note for the palate would be

  1. floral, spice, and oak
  2. herbs, smoke and honey
  3. citrus, savoury and pepper
  4. vanilla, apples and ginger

Which country produces vodka flavored with Bison Grass?

  1. Poland
  2. Finland
  3. Sweden
  4. Denmark

What category of spirit is the brand of Ricard?

  1. Akvavit
  2. Schnapps
  3. Silvovitz
  4. Pastis

Which one of the following rums comes from Barbados?

  1. Appleton Estate
  2. Ron Bacardi
  3. Wray and Nephew
  4. Mount Gay

Vodka described as “soft, clean, with a citrus nose, oily texture and zesty/spicy finish” is most likely to be produced from

  1. potato
  2. wheat
  3. corn
  4. rye

The USA equivalent of 40% abv is 

  1. 20 proof
  2. 40 proof
  3. 60 proof
  4. 80 proof

To which spirit do the initials VSOP normally refer to?

  1. whisky
  2. bourbon
  3. cognac
  4. vodka

Reflux is a process that occurs

  1. during conversion of grain
  2. during maturation of Cognac
  3. only in a column still
  4. either in a pot still or a column still

What can be added before bottling to give vodka extra body?

  1. glucose
  2. glycerine
  3. fructose
  4. gelatine

Which one of the following grape varieties is a hybrid used in the production of Armagnac?

  1. Colombard
  2. Baco 22A
  3. Ugni Blanc
  4. Folle Blanche

What are both Cointreau and Grand Marnier flavored with?

  1. Lemons
  2. Oranges
  3. Herbs
  4. Nuts

Which one of the following casks is usually used for maturation of rum?

  1. Wine
  2. Sherry
  3. Bourbon
  4. Port

What is the minimum amount of rye used in an American rye whisky?

  1. 51%
  2. 75%
  3. 80%
  4. 100%

Where is Absolut vodka produced?

  1. Poland
  2. USA
  3. Sweden
  4. Russia

Which one of the following storage conditions could cause a brown spirit to lose its color?

  1. A colored glass bottle out of sunlight
  2. A colored glass bottle in sunlight
  3. A clear glass bottle out of sunlight
  4. A clear glass bottle in sunlight

Which one of the following is a brand of Bourbon?

  1. Jack Daniels
  2. Janneau
  3. Jim Beam
  4. Johnnie Walker

Rhum Agricole is made from

  1. molasses
  2. sugar cane juice
  3. refined sugar
  4. sugar beet

Which base spirit is used in the Harvey Wallbanger cocktail?

  1. Gin
  2. Rum
  3. Vodka
  4. Whisky

Neutral spirit used in the production of vodka in the EU must be distilled to a minimum strength of 

  1. 66% vol
  2. 76% vol
  3. 86% vol
  4. 96% vol

In which one of the following glasses would a Bloody Mary usually be served?

  1. Cocktail glass
  2. Champagne flute
  3. Highball
  4. Copita

What is the youngest permitted age for a VSOP Cognac?

  1. Compte 4
  2. Compte 6
  3. Compte 8
  4. Compte 10

The analyser and the rectifier are

  1. two people whose job it is to check the quality of whisky
  2. two major parts of the pot still
  3. two parts of the distillate
  4. two major parts of the continuous still

What is the principal grape of the Cognac region?

  1. Semillon
  2. Colombard
  3. Folle Blanche
  4. Ugni Blanc

What category of liqueur is the brand of Southern Comfort?

  1. Herb
  2. Fruit
  3. Dairy
  4. Nut

Which of the following are the main types of raw materials used for spirit distillation?

  1. vegetable, grain, herb
  2. grain, fruit, vegetable
  3. nut, herb, fruit
  4. fruit, grain, nut

Anejo Tequila must be aged for a minimum of 

  1. 2 months
  2. 6 months
  3. 8 months
  4. 12 months

Place the stages below in the correct order for the production of spirits

  1. blending
  2. conversion
  3. distillation
  4. fermentation
  5. maturation
    • 2, 4, 3, 5, 1
    • 3, 4, 2, 1, 5
    • 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
    • 1, 2, 4, 3, 5

Which one is always defined as a flavored spirit?

  1. Tia Maria
  2. Grand Marnier
  3. Curacao
  4. London Dry Gin

Which of the following are the main types of raw materials used for spirit distillation?

  1. vegetable, grain, herb
  2. grain, fruit, vegetable
  3. nut, herbs, fruit
  4. fruit, grain, nuts

Airen and Palomino are the base materials for which one of the following?

  1. Cognac
  2. Brandy de Jerez
  3. Marc
  4. Grappa

Angelica and coriander seeds are usually used in the production of

  1. vodka
  2. gin
  3. whisky
  4. sambuca

Havana Club is a type of 

  1. bourbon
  2. gin based cocktail
  3. rum
  4. vodka based cocktail

Where in Europe is akvavit produced?

  1. Central Europe
  2. South East Europe
  3. Iberia
  4. Scandinavia

At which stage of Scotch whisky production are ‘low wines’ produced?

  1. mashing
  2. malting
  3. first distillation
  4. second distillation

In Tequila manufacture, the cooking process turns starch into

  1. cellulose
  2. sugars
  3. enzymes
  4. protein

Which of the following is a brand of Islay malt?

  1. Laphroaig
  2. The Glenlivet
  3. Glenmorangie
  4. Cragganmore

Most of the wine destined to become Brandy de Jerez comes from

  1. La Mancha
  2. Montialla
  3. Jerez
  4. Penedes

Which of the following is the base spirit in a Tom Collins?

  1. whisky
  2. brandy
  3. rum
  4. gin

Which one of the following shows the correct  relationship between the position of the spirit plate and the alcoholic strength of the spirit?

       Position of the Spirit Plate                       Alcoholic Strength

  1.               high                                                      high
  2.               central                                                  low
  3.               low                                                        high
  4.               high                                                       low

Which one of the following statements is true?

  1. Mezcal is only made from the Blue Agave
  2. Bacardi rum is made in Cuba
  3. Tequila is mezcal from designated regions
  4. London Dry Gin must be distilled in London 

Backset is a

  1. type of still
  2. residue from distillation
  3. blending method
  4. selection of casks

What is the raw material used to make Wodka Wyborowa?

  1. sugar beet
  2. potato
  3. wheat
  4. rye

Which one of the following is a part of the pot still?

  1. condenser
  2. rectifier
  3. analyzer
  4. spirit plate

Which one of the following spirits may come from Alsace?

  1. Armagnac
  2. Calvados
  3. Kirsch
  4. Grappa

The Blue Agave is ready for harvest at

  1. 1 – 2 years of age
  2. 3 – 4 years of age
  3. 5 – 6 years of age
  4. 7 – 10 years of age

Which one of the following is produced in a continuous still?

  1. grain whisky 
  2. malt whisky
  3. calvados pays d’auge
  4. cognac

Which one of the following is typically produced in a continuous still?

  1. Scotch grain whisky
  2. scotch malt whisky
  3. calvados
  4. cognac

Charcoal flitration of a new-make spirit gives Tennessee whisky a

  1. darker color
  2. smoky flavor
  3. smoother mouthfeel
  4. vanilla and sweet spice flavor

Angelica and orris roots are usually used in the production of

  1. vodka
  2. gin
  3. whisky
  4. Sambuca

After rum distillation a rum producer may

  1. age the rum in oak
  2. add caramel coloring
  3. add spices and other flavorings
    • 1 only
    • 2 only
    • 1 and 2 only
    • 1, 2 and 3

A customer requests a cocktail with a base spirit of brand.  Which one of the following cocktails could you recommend?

  1. Mint Julep
  2. Harvey Wallbanger
  3. Sidecar
  4. White Russian

A liqueur must ALWAYS be

  1. colored
  2. sweetened
  3. aged
  4. un-aged

Scotch malt whisky must be matured in oak for at least

  1. 3 months
  2. 1 year
  3. 3 years
  4. 7 years

Which of the following is a brand of Canadian whisky?

  1. Crown Royal
  2. Jim Beam
  3. Jack Daniel’s
  4. Ballantine’s

In rum production, retorts can be used to

  1. make a spirit in one distillation
  2. improve rectification in a column still
  3. create flavors
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3

The majority of Armagnac is produced using

  1. two pot stills
  2. a single column still
  3. a multiple column still
  4. a pot still with retorts

Which one of the following is a brand of blended Scotch whisky?

  1. Johnnie Walker
  2. Laphroaig
  3. Jameson
  4. Crown Royal

A dark syrupy by-product of the sugar industry best describes

  1. molasses
  2. sugar cane juice
  3. back-set
  4. retorts

In the production of whisky, the main reason for the addition of caramel is to

  1. create a consistent color
  2. enhance the flavors of different grains
  3. reduce the alcoholic strength
  4. increase the sweetness

What botanical must be used in the production of Pastis?

  1. Orris root
  2. Liquorice
  3. Wormwood
  4. Angelica root

Scotch whisky must be matured in casks holding a maximum of 

  1. 225 liters
  2. 400 liters
  3. 550 liters
  4. 700 liters

Which one of the following is a brand of Irish whisky?

  1. Jameson
  2. Crown Royal
  3. Johnnie Walker
  4. Jim Beam

Which Scotch whisky region is most commonly associated with the flavors of peat?

  1. Campbeltown
  2. Lowlands
  3. Islay
  4. Speyside

A double column still consists of a 

  1. condenser and analyser
  2. rectifier and analyser
  3. condenser and muddler
  4. rectifier and muddler

Which one of the following are the two main ingredients of a traditional Martini?

  1. Gin and dry vermouth
  2. Dry vermouth and white rum
  3. Tequila and dry vermouth
  4. Dry vermouth and angostura bitters

Why are pot still typcially used in Tequila production?

  1. To give a highly rectified lightly flavored spirit
  2. To give a low rectified lightly flavored spirit
  3. To give a highly rectified full flavored spirit
  4. to give a low rectified full flavor spirit

The ‘Lincoln County’ process involves

  1. the use of oak barrels
  2. filtration through a bed of charcoal
  3. the use of peat
  4. the addition of color

In which one of the following glasses should a Rusty Nail be served?

  1. Tumbler
  2. Sling
  3. Tulip
  4. Cocktail

Dunder is used in Rum production to 

  1. increase flavor
  2. deepen color
  3. increase sweetness
  4. decrease acidity

Reflux is a process that occurs

  1. during the conversion of grain
  2. during maturation of Cognac
  3. only in a column still
  4. in a pot still or a column still

Which one of the following can be made from base ingredients other than fruit?

  1. Cognac
  2. Armagnac
  3. Vodka
  4. Calvados

Which one of the following statements is true?

  1. Mezcal is only made from the Blue Agave
  2. Bacardi rum is made in Cuba
  3. Tequila is mezcal from designated regions
  4. London Dry Gin must be distilled in London

Which one of the following raw materials does NOT require conversion prior to fermentation?

  1. apples
  2. maize
  3. wheat
  4. potato

When making gin using a Carterhead still

  1. it can only be flavored with juniper
  2. botanicals are suspended in a basket in the neck of the still
  3. it must be aged prior to sale
  4. botanicals are macerated in the alcohol

These questions relate to a typical Islay Malt Whisky

  • Which one of the following best describes the intensity and the color
    1. pale lemon
    2. deep black
    3. medium amber
    4. deep tawny
  • The aromas on the nose would typically include
    1. sweetcorn and vanilla
    2. cereal and smoke
    3. coconut and tropical fruit
    4. caramel and prunes
  • The flavor intensity and finish balance would typically be
    • pronounced and very complex
    • pronounced and simple
    • light with some complexity
    • light and simple

These questions all relate to London Dry Gin

  • This spirit would typically be
    1. colorless
    2. pale straw
    3. pale lemon
    4. pale gold
  • On the nose, the aromas characteristics would typically be
    1. matured, vegetal and citrus
    2. matured, peppered, and liquorice
    3. unaged, juniper and coriander
    4. unaged, vanilla and spice
  • On the palate, it would typically be
    1. dry and aromatic with pronounced intensity
    2. medium dry with a short length and simple finish
    3. medium sweet, floral with a long length
    4. sweet with a medium intensity

Calpirinha is a cocktail made of 

  1. vodka, lime, and sugar
  2. gran pisco, lemon and sugar
  3. whisky, lemon and sugar
  4. cachaca, lime and sugar

Reposado Tequila must be aged for a minimum of 

  1. 2 months
  2. 6 months
  3. 8 months
  4. 12 months

Beefeater is a brand of 

  1. vodka
  2. gin
  3. bourbon
  4. rum

Tequila that is not 100% agave may have non-agave fermentable sugar added to a maximum of 

  1. 49%
  2. 47%
  3. 53%
  4. 51%

Fine Champagne Cognac is a blend of spirit from

  1. Grand Champagne and Petite Champagne
  2. Grand Champagne and Borderies
  3. Borderies and Fin Bois
  4. Fin Bois and Petite Champagne

Which metal is most commonly used for pot stills?

  1. stainless steel
  2. copper
  3. aluminum
  4. bronze

Which one of the following is flavored with coconut?

  1. Malibu
  2. Amarula
  3. Southern Comfort
  4. Campari

How can the flavoring of liqueurs be achieved during production?

  1. distillation
  2. maceration
  3. percolation
  4. infusion 
    • 1, 2 and 3 only
    • 1, 2 and 3 only
    • 1, 4 and 3 only
    • 1, 2, 3 and 4

In the production of flavored spirits which of the following can be used?

  1. maceration
  2. distillation
  3. addition of flavors
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. 1 and 2 only
    4. 1, 2, and 3

LWhere is Pisco produced?

  1. Chile
  2. Peru
  3. Argentina
  4. Brazil
    • 1 only
    • 1 and 2 only
    • 1 and 3 only
    • 1, 2, 3 and 4

A customer requests a cocktail with a base spirit of vodka.  Which one of the following could you recommend?

  1. Cosmopolitan
  2. Pina Colada
  3. Rusty Nail
  4. Tom Collins

What is the name of the spirit made from apples in Normandy?

  1. Pastis
  2. Calvados
  3. Cognac
  4. Cointreau

The American proof system used for stating alcoholic strength uses a scale

  1. a quarter that of abv
  2. half that of abv
  3. the same as abv
  4. twice that of abv

Grappa is 

  1. typically unaged
  2. only made from black grapes
  3. only made from white grapes
  4. only made using continuous distillation

Grey Goose is a brand of

  1. vodka
  2. rum
  3. gin
  4. bourbon

Which of the following can be sued for heating a pot still?

  1. steam 
  2. direct heating
  3. water bath
    1. 2 only
    2. 1 and 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3

How does London Dry Gin differ from Distilled Gin?

  1. London Dry Gin must be sweetened
  2. Only Distilled Gin may have flavors added after re-distillation
  3. Only London Dry Gin may have flavors added after re-distillation
  4. Only Distilled Gin uses citrus peel as a botanical

Pisco is a 

  1. grape brandy
  2. sugar cane spirit
  3. whisky
  4. liqueur

In rum production, which of the following is true for a light mark?

         Fermentation Congeners                    Distillation Strength

  1.                  low                                                  high
  2.                  high                                                 high
  3.                  high                                                 low
  4.                  low                                                  low               

Calvados must be

  1. unaged
  2. aged in oak containers for a minimum of 2 years
  3. aged in oak containers for a minimum of 4 years
  4. vintage dated

Which one of the following is a brand of Cognac?

  1. Martell
  2. Sauza
  3. Patron
  4. Ballantine’s

Wormwood is closely associated with which spirit?

  1. Pastis
  2. Gin
  3. Absinthe
  4. Campari

Un-malted barley is most closely associated with the production of 

  1. Irish whisky
  2. Scotch whisky
  3. Bourbon
  4. Canadian whisky

In Tequila production inulin is converted to sugar by the use of

  1. malted barley
  2. cooking
  3. enzymes
  4. milling

Where in Europe is akvavit produced?

  1. Central Europe
  2. South East Europe
  3. Iberia
  4. Scandinavia

Which one of the following is a brand of Speyside malt?

  1. The Glenlivet
  2. Laphroaig
  3. Talisker
  4. Lagavulin

Which one of the following lists the ingredients of a Margarita?

  1. Tequila, Campari and lime
  2. Tequila, vermouth and orange
  3. Tequila, Cointreau and lime
  4. Vermouth, Campari and orange

Which one of the following is a flavored spirit?

  1. London Dry Gin
  2. Spanish Brandy
  3. Kirsch
  4. Slivovitz

Bourbon is made from at least 51%

  1. corn 
  2. rye
  3. barley
  4. wheat

Which one of the following is the correct order for the processing of barley?

  1. starch converted to sugar
  2. starch made soluble
  3. milling
  4. germination
    • 4, 1, 3, 2
    • 3, 2, 4, 1
    • 4, 2, 3, 1
    • 3, 1, 4, 2

These questions relate to an unflavored vodka

  • The appearance would typically be
    1. colorless
    2. lemon
    3. gold
    4. amber
  • On the nose, it would typically be
    1. matured, with pronounced peat aromas
    2. unaged, with light grain aromas
    3. rested, with light caramel aromas
    4. unaged, with pronounced floral aromas
  • The finish would typically be
    1. long and simple
    2. short and very complex
    3. short and simple
    4. long and very complex

The following questions all relate to VS Cognac.

  • This spirit would typically be
    1. colorless
    2. lemon
    3. tawny
    4. amber
  • On the nose, it would typically 
    1. have some complexity, with oak influence
    2. be simple with aromas of orange peel and blossom
    3. have harsh alcohol, matured and phenolic
    4. be unaged, simple and earthy
  • A typical note for the palate would be
    1. apples, smoke and ginger
    2. citrus, pepper and bananas 
    3. dried fruit, honey and vanilla
    4. salty, sour and herbal

 

 

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