WSET Level 1 Test Questions and
Answers-Spirits
Spirits Production Process - Answer-Process Raw Materials
Fermentation
Distillation
After Distillation
Aim of processing raw material? - Answer-Create a sugary liquid so that fermentation can take place
What do you add to sugary liquid? - Answer-Water
Aim of fermentation? - Answer-Turn surgery liquid into alcoholic liquid
Aim of distillation - Answer-Concentrate level of alcohol in the fermented alcoholic liquid
Aim of after distillation - Answer-New spirit is colorless and dry. Adjust color aroma sweetness and
alcoholic strength
, What is a brandy? - Answer-Any spirit made from fruit
What is a grape brandy - Answer-Wine that has been distilled. Best known is Cognac which comes from
SW France
Steps to make Cognac - Answer-Process grapes
Fermentation
Distilled
After Distillation
Cognac must be distilled how? - Answer-Double distilled in a pot still
Pot stills produce what kind of spirits? - Answer-Low strength, a lot of flavor and character
How long must Cognac be aged in oak barrels? - Answer-At least two years
What flavor does oak ageing give? - Answer-Vanilla and toast, after longer-fruit cake and toffee aromas
Types of cognac - Answer-VS
VSOP
XO
True or false: vodka can be made from any raw material - Answer-True-high quality made from- barley,
wheat, rye, and potatoes
Vodka must be distilled to a strength of at least what? - Answer-95 or 96%
Answers-Spirits
Spirits Production Process - Answer-Process Raw Materials
Fermentation
Distillation
After Distillation
Aim of processing raw material? - Answer-Create a sugary liquid so that fermentation can take place
What do you add to sugary liquid? - Answer-Water
Aim of fermentation? - Answer-Turn surgery liquid into alcoholic liquid
Aim of distillation - Answer-Concentrate level of alcohol in the fermented alcoholic liquid
Aim of after distillation - Answer-New spirit is colorless and dry. Adjust color aroma sweetness and
alcoholic strength
, What is a brandy? - Answer-Any spirit made from fruit
What is a grape brandy - Answer-Wine that has been distilled. Best known is Cognac which comes from
SW France
Steps to make Cognac - Answer-Process grapes
Fermentation
Distilled
After Distillation
Cognac must be distilled how? - Answer-Double distilled in a pot still
Pot stills produce what kind of spirits? - Answer-Low strength, a lot of flavor and character
How long must Cognac be aged in oak barrels? - Answer-At least two years
What flavor does oak ageing give? - Answer-Vanilla and toast, after longer-fruit cake and toffee aromas
Types of cognac - Answer-VS
VSOP
XO
True or false: vodka can be made from any raw material - Answer-True-high quality made from- barley,
wheat, rye, and potatoes
Vodka must be distilled to a strength of at least what? - Answer-95 or 96%