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[Show more]Spirits Beverages in which the alcohol content has been concentrated by the process of distillation. 
 
Distillation The process whereby two or more liquids are separated into SMALLER parts of a desired purity and concentration by the use of heat applied to the mixed liquids. 
 
Ardent Latin for "t...
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Add to cartSpirits Beverages in which the alcohol content has been concentrated by the process of distillation. 
 
Distillation The process whereby two or more liquids are separated into SMALLER parts of a desired purity and concentration by the use of heat applied to the mixed liquids. 
 
Ardent Latin for "t...
Class of spirits distilled from fruit Brandy 
 
Brandy labeled Armagnac XO premium must be age for a minimum of how long 20 years 
 
Which Brandy may be released unaged in Blanche style Armagnac (r-min-yac) 
 
Grand Champagne is a subregion of? Cognac 
 
What is the region and country of origin of A...
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Add to cartClass of spirits distilled from fruit Brandy 
 
Brandy labeled Armagnac XO premium must be age for a minimum of how long 20 years 
 
Which Brandy may be released unaged in Blanche style Armagnac (r-min-yac) 
 
Grand Champagne is a subregion of? Cognac 
 
What is the region and country of origin of A...
Vodka "Vodka is a clear, unaged spirit that is often considered to be completely neutral, meaning that it is without distinct characteristics, flavor, color, or aroma. This is, however, somewhat mistaken in that vodka produced in the United States often has traces of flavor from both the ethyl alcoh...
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Add to cartVodka "Vodka is a clear, unaged spirit that is often considered to be completely neutral, meaning that it is without distinct characteristics, flavor, color, or aroma. This is, however, somewhat mistaken in that vodka produced in the United States often has traces of flavor from both the ethyl alcoh...
Mash Mixture of base materials mixed with water and cooked in a large cylindrical container called a mash ton. 
 
Production Alcohol has a lower boiling point than water. The alcohol will dissipate into gas before the water begins to boil 
 
The solution of water and ethyl alcohol are miscible 
 
C...
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Add to cartMash Mixture of base materials mixed with water and cooked in a large cylindrical container called a mash ton. 
 
Production Alcohol has a lower boiling point than water. The alcohol will dissipate into gas before the water begins to boil 
 
The solution of water and ethyl alcohol are miscible 
 
C...
what is a total spirit professional defined by their detailed knowledge of spirits and their desire to give each customer the total spirits service experience 
 
what are spirits defined as beverages in which the alcohol content has been concentrated by the process of distillation. 
 
what is the di...
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what are spirits defined as beverages in which the alcohol content has been concentrated by the process of distillation. 
 
what is the di...
Agave Succulent in the amaryllis family. 
Name is Greek for "noble." 
130 known species. 
Blue agave only used for tequila. 
Aging Post-distillation maturation process to impact additional flavor and character. Affected by proof, cask size, treatment, storage conditions and type of wood used. 
Agr...
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Add to cartAgave Succulent in the amaryllis family. 
Name is Greek for "noble." 
130 known species. 
Blue agave only used for tequila. 
Aging Post-distillation maturation process to impact additional flavor and character. Affected by proof, cask size, treatment, storage conditions and type of wood used. 
Agr...
What ingredient in tequila? Blue agave plant. 
 
Where is tequila produced? Mexico. 
 
Can tequila be produced anywhere? No, only in Mexico. 
 
What federal organization oversees Tequila production? Norma Oficial Mexicana. 
 
What is the sap of agave? Agaumiel. 
 
What was agave fiber historically u...
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Add to cartWhat ingredient in tequila? Blue agave plant. 
 
Where is tequila produced? Mexico. 
 
Can tequila be produced anywhere? No, only in Mexico. 
 
What federal organization oversees Tequila production? Norma Oficial Mexicana. 
 
What is the sap of agave? Agaumiel. 
 
What was agave fiber historically u...
T or F: Aromatized wines are wine-based beverages that are flavored with aromatic botanicals, which may or may not contain additional spirit alcohol T 
 
T or F: According to EU standards, aromatized wines must be made from a wine base of at least 90% BEFORE ENHACEMENT F; 75% before enhancement 
 
T...
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Add to cartT or F: Aromatized wines are wine-based beverages that are flavored with aromatic botanicals, which may or may not contain additional spirit alcohol T 
 
T or F: According to EU standards, aromatized wines must be made from a wine base of at least 90% BEFORE ENHACEMENT F; 75% before enhancement 
 
T...
Element found in charcoal that is useful for filtration Carbon 
 
Minimum bottling proof for US vodka (unflavored) 80 
 
Minimum bottling proof for US flavored vodka 60 
 
Minimum bottling proof for EU vodka 75 
 
Considered to be the original base ingredients for vodka Grain 
 
Spirits produced fro...
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Add to cartElement found in charcoal that is useful for filtration Carbon 
 
Minimum bottling proof for US vodka (unflavored) 80 
 
Minimum bottling proof for US flavored vodka 60 
 
Minimum bottling proof for EU vodka 75 
 
Considered to be the original base ingredients for vodka Grain 
 
Spirits produced fro...
Where can vodka be produced? Anywhere in the world. 
 
What is non-flavored vodka termed? "Original" type. 
 
What is "original" vodka? Non-flavored vodka. 
 
What organization in the US defines all alcoholic beverages? US Standards of Identity 
 
How does US Standards of Identity define vodka? ...
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Add to cartWhere can vodka be produced? Anywhere in the world. 
 
What is non-flavored vodka termed? "Original" type. 
 
What is "original" vodka? Non-flavored vodka. 
 
What organization in the US defines all alcoholic beverages? US Standards of Identity 
 
How does US Standards of Identity define vodka? ...
8-14% What is the typical alcohol content of a beverage fermented from grapes or other fruit? 
 
5-10% What is the typical alcohol content of a beverage fermented from starchy grains? 
 
173F/78C What is the boiling point of pure ethyl alcohol? 
 
96.5% What is the highest level of alcohol by volume...
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Add to cart8-14% What is the typical alcohol content of a beverage fermented from grapes or other fruit? 
 
5-10% What is the typical alcohol content of a beverage fermented from starchy grains? 
 
173F/78C What is the boiling point of pure ethyl alcohol? 
 
96.5% What is the highest level of alcohol by volume...
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