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,What are "brown spirits" - correct ans:Spirits that have been barrel-aged or colored by the addition of
caramel.
Define:
Brandy (US) - correct ans:A potable spirit, suitably aged in wood, obtained from the distillation of wine
or a fermented mash of fruit. Distilled at less than 190 Proof and bottled at no less than 80 Proof.
Define:
Brandy (EU) - correct ans:1. Spirit distilled from wine and other wine spirits can be added.
2. Maximum distillation is 94.8% ABV (189.6 Proof), finished product after maturation cannot exceed
47.4% ABV (98 Proof)
3. Aging: min. 6 months in small oak barrels OR 1 year in any oak
4. Bottled at not less than 36% ABV or 72 Proof
5. Free of flavor additives or additional alcohol sources
6. Caramel is allowed for conformity
Is Pomace and fruit based brandies part of the Brandy Classification under EU regulations? - correct
ans:No, it is defined as "Grape Marc Spirit" - since it is unaged
and fruit brandies are recognized as "Fruit Spirit" or "Wine Spirit"
When did we begin to distill wine commercially? - correct ans:16th century, between the port of La
Rochelle, on the Charente river in France, and Holland. (this is why Cognac became so recognized)
Define:
Brandewijn / Weinbrand - correct ans:burnt wine
What is the story of how brandy started? - correct ans:A dutch shipmaster wanted to maximize his
transport of wine, so he concentrated it but reducing the water content, carrying the "soul" of the wine
to Holland in wood casks. The spirit; however, was well received as is.
What types of stills are used in Brandy production and why? - correct ans:1. Column Stills - for lighter,
simplier styles of cleaner
, 2. Copper Pot Stills - new aromas from the metal reactions
3. Stainless Steel Pot Still - cleaner, more consistent than copper
In brandy what is the ABVs of Pot Still Distillation? - correct ans:1. Wine at 10% ABV
2. First distillate at 30% ABV
3. Second distillate at 70-80% ABV
Can brandy be aged using the Solera Method? - correct ans:Yes, this is also known as Fractional
Blending, and is discussed in another chapter in detail.
Can you vintage date brandy that undergoes Solera aging? - correct ans:No, the years are blended.
Where is Cognac produced? - correct ans:Southwestern France, just north of the Bordeaux region
around the town of Cognac. Specifically, within the Charente and Charente-Maritime departments.
What are the (6) subdivisions of the Charente District?
What are they known for? - correct ans:1. Grande Champagne and 2. Petite Champagne- highest quality,
light aromas well-suited to aging
3. Borderies - the smallest sub-region, clay soil, weight and floral notes
4. Fins Bois - organic soil and clay
5. Bon Bois - organic soil, clay, and chalk
6. Bois Ordinaires - sandy soil, lowest quality
What are (2) synonyms for Ugni Blanc? - correct ans:1. St. Emilion
2. Trebbiano
What are the (3) grapes of Cognac? - correct ans:1. Saint-Emilion
2. Folle Blanche
3. Colombard
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,What are "brown spirits" - correct ans:Spirits that have been barrel-aged or colored by the addition of
caramel.
Define:
Brandy (US) - correct ans:A potable spirit, suitably aged in wood, obtained from the distillation of wine
or a fermented mash of fruit. Distilled at less than 190 Proof and bottled at no less than 80 Proof.
Define:
Brandy (EU) - correct ans:1. Spirit distilled from wine and other wine spirits can be added.
2. Maximum distillation is 94.8% ABV (189.6 Proof), finished product after maturation cannot exceed
47.4% ABV (98 Proof)
3. Aging: min. 6 months in small oak barrels OR 1 year in any oak
4. Bottled at not less than 36% ABV or 72 Proof
5. Free of flavor additives or additional alcohol sources
6. Caramel is allowed for conformity
Is Pomace and fruit based brandies part of the Brandy Classification under EU regulations? - correct
ans:No, it is defined as "Grape Marc Spirit" - since it is unaged
and fruit brandies are recognized as "Fruit Spirit" or "Wine Spirit"
When did we begin to distill wine commercially? - correct ans:16th century, between the port of La
Rochelle, on the Charente river in France, and Holland. (this is why Cognac became so recognized)
Define:
Brandewijn / Weinbrand - correct ans:burnt wine
What is the story of how brandy started? - correct ans:A dutch shipmaster wanted to maximize his
transport of wine, so he concentrated it but reducing the water content, carrying the "soul" of the wine
to Holland in wood casks. The spirit; however, was well received as is.
What types of stills are used in Brandy production and why? - correct ans:1. Column Stills - for lighter,
simplier styles of cleaner
, 2. Copper Pot Stills - new aromas from the metal reactions
3. Stainless Steel Pot Still - cleaner, more consistent than copper
In brandy what is the ABVs of Pot Still Distillation? - correct ans:1. Wine at 10% ABV
2. First distillate at 30% ABV
3. Second distillate at 70-80% ABV
Can brandy be aged using the Solera Method? - correct ans:Yes, this is also known as Fractional
Blending, and is discussed in another chapter in detail.
Can you vintage date brandy that undergoes Solera aging? - correct ans:No, the years are blended.
Where is Cognac produced? - correct ans:Southwestern France, just north of the Bordeaux region
around the town of Cognac. Specifically, within the Charente and Charente-Maritime departments.
What are the (6) subdivisions of the Charente District?
What are they known for? - correct ans:1. Grande Champagne and 2. Petite Champagne- highest quality,
light aromas well-suited to aging
3. Borderies - the smallest sub-region, clay soil, weight and floral notes
4. Fins Bois - organic soil and clay
5. Bon Bois - organic soil, clay, and chalk
6. Bois Ordinaires - sandy soil, lowest quality
What are (2) synonyms for Ugni Blanc? - correct ans:1. St. Emilion
2. Trebbiano
What are the (3) grapes of Cognac? - correct ans:1. Saint-Emilion
2. Folle Blanche
3. Colombard
