Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And Answers

Columbia Bartending Exam Questions And Answers define spirit (w/ 3 characteristics) 1) distilled alcoholic beverages 2) no sugar 3) at least 40% ABV 6 types of spirits Vodka, Gin, Rum, Agave, Whiskey, Brandy How is Vodka made Neutral grain or potato/fruit/sugar. fermented and then distilled. sometimes distilled multiple times to purify it more. How is gin made Neutral grain. Smoke-infused or steeped with juniper / botanicals (herb, root, citrus), then redistilled. There are 4 categories of gin 4 categories of gin London Dry (most common, strong juniper, hints of citrus) Old Tom (sweeter, richer flavor than london dry) Plymouth (drier than london dry. more citrus forward. spicy botanicals) Genever (malt forward. less juniper and botanical. robust and rich.) How is Rum made Made from sugarcane (or its byproducts ie molasses) fermented or distilled optional aging process in steel vats or oak barrels There are 4 types of rum Rum (4 types of color / definition) White/clear - mild, aged in stainless steel Gold/pale - mellow, aged in oak Dark - darker and fuller, aged in oak for more time Black - darkest and aged for the longest time 4 categories of rum (based on style and region) Spanish - English - French -