CSP Scotch Whisky Production & Distillation 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the 'worm tub' condenser in traditional Scotch distilleries?

Accepted Answer

To cool and condense spirit vapors using a coiled copper pipe submerged in cold water

Answer

A worm tub is a traditional condenser where a coiled copper pipe (the worm) sits in a tub of cold water, condensing spirit vapors back into liquid.

Question 2

What term describes the practice of using the same casks repeatedly for maturation in Scotch whisky production?

Accepted Answer

Re-fill

Answer

In Scotch whisky, casks used more than once are called 're-fill' casks, with each subsequent fill imparting less wood influence than the first fill.

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes the 'cut points' during spirit still distillation?

Accepted Answer

Points where the distiller switches from foreshots to hearts, and hearts to feints

Answer

Cut points are where the distiller divides the distillate run into foreshots (heads), hearts (the usable middle cut), and feints (tails), based on flavour and alcohol strength.

Question 4

In Scotch whisky production, what is 'lyne arm angle' primarily known to influence?

Accepted Answer

The reflux level and thus the weight and flavour of the spirit

Answer

The angle of the lyne arm (the pipe connecting the still head to the condenser) affects how much vapour returns as reflux, influencing whether the spirit is lighter or heavier in character.

Question 5

What is the legal minimum copper pot still charge size stipulated for Scotch malt whisky distillation?

Accepted Answer

No minimum is specified

Answer

The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 do not specify a minimum still size for malt whisky; the requirement is simply that copper pot stills must be used.

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CSP Scotch Whisky Production & Distillation 2