CSP Age Statements, Expressions & Limited Releases Flashcards
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What does the abbreviation 'OB' stand for when discussing Scotch whisky bottlings?
Answer: Official Bottling
OB stands for Official Bottling, indicating the whisky was bottled by the producing distillery itself rather than by an independent bottler.
Which of the following best describes a 'core range' expression?
Answer: A permanently available standard offering that represents the distillery's signature style
The core range consists of permanently available, standard expressions that consistently represent a distillery's house style and are widely distributed through normal retail channels.
What does 'natural color' signify on a Scotch whisky label?
Answer: No caramel coloring (E150a) has been added to standardize the whisky's hue
Natural color means no E150a spirit caramel has been added, so the whisky's color reflects only its actual time in cask and the type of wood used.
What is a 'Port Pipe' finish in Scotch whisky production?
Answer: Additional maturation in a large cask previously used to hold Port wine
A Port Pipe is a large cask (approximately 550 liters) that previously held Port wine; finishing Scotch in these casks adds rich, sweet, berry-like notes to the spirit.
How does a 'peated limited release' typically differ from a distillery's standard unpeated expression?
Answer: It is produced using heavily peated malt, introducing smoky phenolic notes not present in the standard range
A peated limited release is made using malt dried over peat smoke, creating smoky, phenolic characteristics that contrast with the distillery's normally unpeated house style.
Why might a US-based Scotch professional need to understand the American 'Bottled in Bond' standard when advising customers?
Answer: Because American consumers may compare it to Scotch's three-year minimum, and knowing the difference aids consultation
Bottled in Bond requires US whiskey to age at least four years under government supervision and be bottled at 100 proof, offering a useful comparison point when educating American consumers about Scotch's regulatory framework.