Vodka TSP UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In the late 1700s to early 1800s, distillers in and around Poland began to use ___________ as a
base material for vodka? - CORRECT ANSWER - Potatoes.
In the 1870s it was discovered that ____________ could be used to remove unwanted aromas
and flavors through filtration. This set the standard for the colorless and subtly flavored vodka
that is available today. - CORRECT ANSWER - Charcoal.
The rise of __________ brought vodka to the U.S. in the early 1900s. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Communism in Russia.
Smirnoff vodka began to be produced in the United States in what year? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1933.
___________ was the first and only American made vodka for many years - CORRECT
ANSWER - Smirnoff.
Absolut was established in 1879 by Lars Olsson Smith where? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ahus, Sweden.
What year did the Swedish government monopolized the country's alcohol industry? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1919.
After the Swedish Government monopolized the country's alcohol industry, vodka was sold
under what name? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Absolut Rent Brannvin"
"Absolut Rent Brannvin" changed names and was eventually called ____________
____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Absolut Vodka.
, True or False: There are restrictions to what may be used to produce vodka unlike other spirits. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False.
True or False: Grains used to produce vodka must undergo a conversion process before
production takes place. - CORRECT ANSWER - True.
What are the three main steps in the production of vodka? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Fermentation
2. Distillation
3. Filtration
Malt: - CORRECT ANSWER - Germinated cereal grains that have been dried.
How long does Fermentation for Vodka production typically last? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3-5 days
______________ is the process that converts sugars in the malt to alcohol to create a wash. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Fermentation
___________ is the process of heating the fermented wash in a still to separate the alcohol from
the wash to produce the vodka - CORRECT ANSWER - Distillation
What are the two main types of distillations? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pot Distillation and
Column Distillation.
________________ is the process of removing impurities from the vodka. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Filtration.
True or False: Vodka is not required to be filtered but it is often performed to further neutralize
its character. - CORRECT ANSWER - True.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In the late 1700s to early 1800s, distillers in and around Poland began to use ___________ as a
base material for vodka? - CORRECT ANSWER - Potatoes.
In the 1870s it was discovered that ____________ could be used to remove unwanted aromas
and flavors through filtration. This set the standard for the colorless and subtly flavored vodka
that is available today. - CORRECT ANSWER - Charcoal.
The rise of __________ brought vodka to the U.S. in the early 1900s. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Communism in Russia.
Smirnoff vodka began to be produced in the United States in what year? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1933.
___________ was the first and only American made vodka for many years - CORRECT
ANSWER - Smirnoff.
Absolut was established in 1879 by Lars Olsson Smith where? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ahus, Sweden.
What year did the Swedish government monopolized the country's alcohol industry? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1919.
After the Swedish Government monopolized the country's alcohol industry, vodka was sold
under what name? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Absolut Rent Brannvin"
"Absolut Rent Brannvin" changed names and was eventually called ____________
____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Absolut Vodka.
, True or False: There are restrictions to what may be used to produce vodka unlike other spirits. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False.
True or False: Grains used to produce vodka must undergo a conversion process before
production takes place. - CORRECT ANSWER - True.
What are the three main steps in the production of vodka? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Fermentation
2. Distillation
3. Filtration
Malt: - CORRECT ANSWER - Germinated cereal grains that have been dried.
How long does Fermentation for Vodka production typically last? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3-5 days
______________ is the process that converts sugars in the malt to alcohol to create a wash. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Fermentation
___________ is the process of heating the fermented wash in a still to separate the alcohol from
the wash to produce the vodka - CORRECT ANSWER - Distillation
What are the two main types of distillations? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pot Distillation and
Column Distillation.
________________ is the process of removing impurities from the vodka. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Filtration.
True or False: Vodka is not required to be filtered but it is often performed to further neutralize
its character. - CORRECT ANSWER - True.
