Spirits Production Process correct answersProcess Raw Materials
Fermentation
Distillation
After Distillation
Aim of processing raw material? correct answersCreate a sugary liquid so that fermentation can take place
What do you add to sugary liquid? correct answersWater
Aim of fermentation? correct answersTurn surgery liquid into alcoholic liquid
Aim of distillation correct answersConcentrate level of alcohol in the fermented alcoholic liquid
Aim of after distillation correct answersNew spirit is colorless and dry. Adjust color aroma sweetness and alcoholic strength
What is a brandy? correct answersAny spirit made from fruit
What is a grape brandy correct answersWine that has been distilled. Best known is Cognac which comes from SW France
Steps to make Cognac correct answersProcess grapes
Fermentation Distilled
After Distillation
Cognac must be distilled how? correct answersDouble distilled in a pot still
Pot stills produce what kind of spirits? correct answersLow strength, a lot of flavor and character
How long must Cognac be aged in oak barrels? correct answersAt least two years
What flavor does oak ageing give? correct answersVanilla and toast, after longer-fruit cake and toffee aromas
Types of cognac correct answersVS
VSOP
XO