Assessment, Assignment on Spirits - Series 1

 

1. Where is Patrón from?

a) Mexico

b) United States

c) Venezuela

d) Colombia

2. Where is Chivas Regal from?

a) Scotland

b) United States

c) France

d) Ireland

3. Where is Jack Daniel’s from?

a) Australia

b) United States

c) Ireland

d) Scotland

4. Where is Pernod Fils from?

a) Austria

b) France

c) Czech Republic

d) Switzerland

5. Where is Smirnoff from?

a) Latvia

b) Germany

c) Poland

d) Russia

6. Where is Jägermeister from?

a) Germany

b) Norway

c) Austria

d) Switzerland

7. Where is Fernet Branca from?

a) Italy

b) Argentina

c) Chile

d) France

8. Which of the following is NOT classified as a spirit?

a) Cognac

b) Tequila

c) Vodka

d) Cointreau

9. What type of spirit is Cognac?

a) Whisky

b) Gin

c) Rum 

d) Brandy

10. Which of the following statements about spirits is NOT correct?

a) Vodka is a spirit made from grain

b) Tequila is a spirit made from apples

c) Brandy is distilled from grape juice

d) Rum is distilled from sugarcane

11. Which of the following statements is NOT true about vodka?

a) It is odourless and tasteless

b) It is filtered through charcoal

c) It is used to make margarita

d) It originates from Poland

12. Which of the following statements is NOT true about gin?

a) The flavour comes from juniper berries

b) It is used in martinis

c) London dry gin has to be made in London

d) It originated in Holland in the 16th century

13. Which of the following statements is NOT true about tequila?

a) It is used to make a pina colada

b) It is made from fermented agave juice

c) It is produced only in Mexico

d) A single shot of tequila is often served withsalt and slice of lime

14. Which of the following statements is NOT true about single malt whisky?

a) The only ingredient are malted barley, yeast and water

b) It is produced in Scotland, Ireland and Japan

c) It is distilled at a single distillery

d) Johnny walker is a famous brand of single malt whisky

15. A well-stocked bar requires a variety of glassware. What is another name for a snifter?

b) A Highball glass

c) A Balloon

d) A Flute

e) A Shot glass

16. What is the name of a spirit drink served by itself and at room temperature?

a) Blended

b) On the rocks

c) Neat

d) Straight up

17. In addition to ice, what 3 ingredients provide the basis for most mixed drinks?

a) Alcohol, mixer and garnish

b) Alcohol, mixer and fruit

c) Alcohol, cola and fruit

d) Alcohol, juice and garnish

18. Which ingredient is not used to produce rum

a) Sugarcane juice

b) Molasses

c) Honey

d) Sugar beet

19. When storing spirits ensure the bottles are stored:

a) In a clean and dry area

b) Upright on shelving

c) In a temperature range of 13 degree to 16 degree Celsius

d) All of the above

20. To be called a "Scotch", whisky must, of course, be made in Scotland. Which of the following is one other requirement of a Scotch?

a) It must not be blended

b) It must be aged for at least three years and a day

c) It must be made of corn or barley

d) It must be at least 180 proof

21. "Proof" is a standard to judge alcoholic content in a spirit. For example, if a spirit was "100 proof", what would its alcoholic percentage be? (US usage)

a) 55%

b) 40%

c) 50%

d) 100%

22. What American spirit is made from aging corn whiskey in charred casks?

a) Virginia Sourmash

b) Southern Comfort

c) Rye

d) Bourbon

23. This spirit is made from many ingredients, but usually potatoes. After fermentation and distillation, it is filtered repeatedly to achieve a nearly colorless, tasteless, odorless drink. What is it?Hint

a) Gin

b) Vermouth

c) Vodka

d) Sake

24. The Japanese spirit shochu is actually a distilled form of what other drink?

a) Beer

b) Sake

c) Brandy

d) Koshike

25. Beefeater and Bombay Sapphire are two brands of what spirit?

a) Rum

b) Scotch

c) Vodka

d) Gin

26. This drink, popular in France in the 19th century, was legendary for its potent strength and characteristic green color. What was it?

a) Absinthe

b) Pernod

c) Vermouth

d) Fleurlis

27. Single Malt Scotch is, by definition, of superior quality to Blended Scotch.

a) True

b) False

28. This spirit is made from distilling wine and then aging it in oak barrels. During the aging process, water vapor is lost and fungus feeds on the alcohol, producing a stronger, wine-like spirit. Two famous varieties of this spirit are Cognac and Armagnac.

a) Amontillado

b) Brandy

c) Vermouth

d) Sherry

29. The UK’s top doctors recommend no more than 14 units of alcohol a week. But what’s a unit?

a) One pint of beer or a medium glass of wine

b) A cupboard where I keep my drinks

c) 10ml of pure alcohol within a given drink

30. What is the best way to cure a hangover?

a) Going for a five-mile run

b) Allowing enough time for your body to process the alcohol

c) 'Hair of the dog' (i.e. having another drink)

31. The raw materials of any spirit must be plant based.

a) True

b) False

32. Alcohol is created by sugar.

a) True

b) False

33. After fermentation the alcoholic liquid is usually about 40%.

a) True

b) False

34. ABV means alcohol by volume.

a) True

b) False

35. Distillation means turning the alcoholic liquid into vapour by boiling it and then condensing the vapours back into liquid.

a) True

b) False

36. This new liquid will be less alcoholic than the original one.

a) True

b) False

37. Ethanol boils at a higher temperature than water.

a) True

b) False

38. All newly made spirit is sweet and colourless.

a) True

b) False

39. Brandy is a spirit always made from fruit.

a) True

b) False

40. Cognac is made from grapes.

a) True

b) False

41. Cognac can be made from any grapes from anywhere.

a) True

b) False

42. Most pot stills today are heated with steam jackets.

a) True

b) False

43. By law, cognac must be double distilled.

a) True

b) False

44. The newly made cognac must be aged in oak for at least 3 years.

a) True

b) False

45. XO cognac has been aged for at least 4 years.

a) True

b) False

46. Vodka can only be made from potatoes.

a) True

b) False

47. Column stills can be run continuously.

a) True

b) False

48. Most spirits are diluted with water before sale.

a) True

b) False

49. Dilution also adds flavour.

a) True

b) False

50. Most vodka is made to be as neutral as possible.

a) True

b) False