Wine Quiz From Absinthe to Whisky: A Spirits Quiz Apr 29, 2021 1 of 12 RIGHT! WRONG! Now a term often seen on labels for legitimate spirits, which of these names has traditionally described strong, illegally made liquor in the U.S.? Moonshine Bootleg barley Sour mash Stovetop sauce Alcoholic beverages ouzo, rakia, rakı, absinthe and pastis are all commonly made with this plant ingredient that’s well-known for its licorice-like flavor: Sunflower Burdock root Spring onion Anise Vodka and whisky might look and taste fairly different, but both spirits’ names are similarly derived from words for what vital resource (also an ingredient for both)? Salt Yeast Water Potatoes With high, yeast-killing levels of alcohol, neutral grain spirits can be used to stop fermentation during the process of making these types of wines: Fortified wines Sparkling wines Mulled wines Palm wines Although they are both made in Mexico from the piñas (or hearts) of agave plants, mezcal and tequila differ significantly because: By law, tequila must be made from blue agave Mezcal is always pink-hued, while tequila can be made in a range of colors The piñas used for mezcal are slow-cooked with wood smoke in a pit or oven Both A and C Not only is cachaça one of Brazil’s most popular spirits, but it’s also used to make which of these well-known Brazilian cocktails? Mojito Caipirinha Pimm’s cup Strawberry daiquiri Using a flamethrower to torch sugarcane fields is a common method for burning off leaves and warding off pests, and it’s sometimes one of the first steps to producing this widely made spirit: Gin Rum Sake Poteen Popular in Chile and Peru, which of these spirits is, like brandy, made by distilling fermented grape juice? (Hint: It’s also the primary ingredient in a famed South American cocktail.) Rum Pisco Mamajuana Bénédictine True or False: A blended-malt Scotch must be made from two or more single-malt whiskies: True False You might be offered a bottle of the regional drink soju if you’re sitting down for a traditional meal in which of these countries? Korea India Greece Russia What does it likely mean if a whisky is labeled as “cask strength?” It has not been significantly diluted with water after it’s done maturing in casks It has exactly the same ABV level as the first whiskies historically made by that distillery It has been matured through a solera aging process It has been produced using a combination of pot stills and column stills If you’re visiting the Canadian island of Newfoundland and you’re invited by locals to a “screech-in,” this means you’re likely going to: Drink some local rum and kiss a dead codfish Assist in the distillation of local fruit brandies (a loud process) Spend an evening tasting whiskies at different bars Fill up a flask and practice owl calls Next Results Your score is Retake this quiz
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