CSW Spirits, Beer & Other Beverages

Question 1

What is the minimum aging requirement for 'straight' bourbon whiskey in new charred oak containers?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

6 months

Answer

4 years

Answer

1 year

Question 2

Which grape variety accounts for approximately 90% of grapes used in Cognac production?

Accepted Answer

Ugni Blanc

Answer

Folle Blanche

Answer

Colombard

Answer

Chardonnay

Question 3

What is the minimum Blue Agave content required by Mexican law for a spirit to be labeled as tequila?

Accepted Answer

51%

Answer

100%

Answer

80%

Answer

75%

Question 4

Which type of still is legally required for the production of Scotch single malt whisky?

Accepted Answer

Pot still

Answer

Column still

Answer

Alembic still

Answer

Coffey still

Question 5

What flavor characteristic most distinguishes Islay Scotch whiskies from other Scottish regions?

Accepted Answer

Heavily peated and smoky

Answer

Light and floral

Answer

Sweet and sherry-influenced

Answer

Fruity and delicate

Question 6

Cognac is produced in which French department?

Accepted Answer

Charente

Answer

Gironde

Answer

Hérault

Answer

Côte-d'Or

Question 7

Which Caribbean territory is the world's largest single source of rum by volume?

Accepted Answer

Puerto Rico

Answer

Cuba

Answer

Barbados

Answer

Jamaica