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1
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Whiskey is from what country?

A

Ireland, United States {with an E]

2
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Whisky is from what country?

A

Scotland {no E]

3
Q

What is malting?

A

insoluble starches are converted to soluble starch (not sugar): grain is steeped in water, placed in humid environment, germination begins, release of enzymes, grain is kilned (optionally with peat)

4
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What is mashing?

A

dissolves soluble starches in water; malted grain is first crushed, then mashed with hot water, enzymes convert dissolved starches to sugar.

5
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What is wort?

A

sugary solution from grain that can be fermented

6
Q

What is the contribution of barrels used to age whisky?

A

up to 70% of flavor comes from barrels, especially, vanilla, coconut and spice from ex-Bourbon barrels

7
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What are similarities of Malt Whisky and Grain Whisky?

A

both have strength < 94.8%; both matured in Scotland in oak barrels for >= 3 years; both made from malted barley

8
Q

What are differences of Malt Whisky and Grain Whisky?

A

Malt Whisky is distilled in pots; Grain Whisky is distilled in a continuous still

9
Q

What does the age of Single Whisky indicate?

A

the age of the youngest whisky in the blend

10
Q

Single Grain and Single Malt Whisky refers to what?

A

the product of a single distillery

11
Q

What is the typical model for Irish Whiskey?

A

absence of peat, triple distillation, use of unmalted barley (in the style of Midleton distillery)

12
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What is the only distillery in Northern Ireland?

A

Bushmills

13
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How many distilleries are in Ireland?

A

three: Midleton, Cooley, Bushmills

14
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What grain is used for Bourbon?

A

corn (maize)

15
Q

Where can Bourbon be made?

A

anywhere in USA, but most made in Kentucky

16
Q

What spirit uses a mixture of wort and backset?

A

Bourbon

17
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What is the main advantage of mixing wort and backset?

A

ensures that individual yeasts dominate the ferment

18
Q

What type of spirit gets a significant contribution of flavor from the yeast?

A

Bourbon

19
Q

What kind of barrels are used for Bourbon ageing?

A

new, charred, American white oak barrels

20
Q

Which allows addition of caramel for color, Scotch Whisky or Bourbon?

A

Scotch Whisky

21
Q

What is the defining production step for Tennessee Whiskey?

A

before maturation, spirit is dripped through maple wood charcoal (softens character and imparts a smoky sweetness)

22
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What is Blended Whisky?

A

the product of two or more distilleries

23
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What is Blended Scotch Whisky?

A

a blend of malt and grain whisky

24
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What is Blended Malt Scotch Whisky?

A

a blend of malt whiskies from different distilleries

25
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What is Blended Grain Scotch Whisky?

A

a blend of grain whiskies from different distilleries

26
Q

Which Scotch Whisky is the most peaty?

A

Islay

27
Q

Where is most Scotch Grain Whisky produced?

A

Lowlands

28
Q

What is the most complex grain spirit?

A

Whisky

29
Q

What are the 3 most important factors that influence style and flavor of Malt Whisky?

A

use of peat, distillation process (still specifications), barrels

30
Q

What is the source of most barrels used in Malt Whisky production?

A

ex-Bourbon barrels (for vanilla, coconut and spice)

31
Q

What is the largest distillery in Ireland?

A

Midleton (not Bushmills)