Certification Bourbon Steward Questions And
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What is the general rule for 'whiskey' vs 'whisky'?
Where did the difference originate?
What are two exceptions to this "rule"? ANS If the country has an E in it, it's 'whiskey'. If not, it's
'whisky'
The Scotch and Irish wanting to differentiate themselves
Makers Mark & Old Forester - American made and use 'whisky'
Classification of Whiskey (generic): what are the 4 rules ANS - made from 100% fermented
grain
- distilled below 190º
- put into an oak container
- bottled at a minimum of 80º
Classification of Bourbon: what are the 6 rules ANS - produced in the USA
- made from at least 51% corn
- distilled below 160º
- put into a new, charred oak container
- put into a container at 125º or below
- no other additives besides water
What year was bourbon classified as a "distinctive product of the United States"? ANS 1964
(May 4th)
What is the age requirement for bourbon? ANS no age requirement, but age must be on the label
if <4 years
What condition must be met to be classified as Kentucky Bourbon? ANS produced and then aged
at least 1 year in Kentucky
, What condition must be met to be classified as Straight Bourbon? ANS aged at least 2 years
Classification of Irish whiskey: what are the 5 rules ANS - produced in Ireland
- made from cereal grains
- fermented by action of yeast
- distilled below 189.6º
- aged in Ireland in wooden casks for >3 years (can't exceed 700l)
This is not a requirement of Irish whiskey, but most are ______-distilled ANS triple
What makes a Malt Irish whiskey? ANS made from only water and malted barley
at a single distillery
made in pot stills
What makes a Pot Still Irish Whiskey? ANS made from malted and unmalted barley only in a pot
still
What makes a Grain Irish Whiskey? ANS made in continuous distillation (column still) and from
unmalted grains
What makes a Blended Irish Whiskey? ANS blend between whiskeys made in a pot still and
column still
What is the main difference between Scotch and Irish whiskey? ANS Scotch uses peat in the
malting process
Which whiskey is Japanese whiskey most similar to in terms of style and production methods? ANS
Scotch
Answers With Real Quiz
What is the general rule for 'whiskey' vs 'whisky'?
Where did the difference originate?
What are two exceptions to this "rule"? ANS If the country has an E in it, it's 'whiskey'. If not, it's
'whisky'
The Scotch and Irish wanting to differentiate themselves
Makers Mark & Old Forester - American made and use 'whisky'
Classification of Whiskey (generic): what are the 4 rules ANS - made from 100% fermented
grain
- distilled below 190º
- put into an oak container
- bottled at a minimum of 80º
Classification of Bourbon: what are the 6 rules ANS - produced in the USA
- made from at least 51% corn
- distilled below 160º
- put into a new, charred oak container
- put into a container at 125º or below
- no other additives besides water
What year was bourbon classified as a "distinctive product of the United States"? ANS 1964
(May 4th)
What is the age requirement for bourbon? ANS no age requirement, but age must be on the label
if <4 years
What condition must be met to be classified as Kentucky Bourbon? ANS produced and then aged
at least 1 year in Kentucky
, What condition must be met to be classified as Straight Bourbon? ANS aged at least 2 years
Classification of Irish whiskey: what are the 5 rules ANS - produced in Ireland
- made from cereal grains
- fermented by action of yeast
- distilled below 189.6º
- aged in Ireland in wooden casks for >3 years (can't exceed 700l)
This is not a requirement of Irish whiskey, but most are ______-distilled ANS triple
What makes a Malt Irish whiskey? ANS made from only water and malted barley
at a single distillery
made in pot stills
What makes a Pot Still Irish Whiskey? ANS made from malted and unmalted barley only in a pot
still
What makes a Grain Irish Whiskey? ANS made in continuous distillation (column still) and from
unmalted grains
What makes a Blended Irish Whiskey? ANS blend between whiskeys made in a pot still and
column still
What is the main difference between Scotch and Irish whiskey? ANS Scotch uses peat in the
malting process
Which whiskey is Japanese whiskey most similar to in terms of style and production methods? ANS
Scotch
