WSET Spirits Level 2 Exam Questions and Answers

WSET Spirits Level 2 Exam Questions and Answers 5 steps to tasting spirit - Answer-1. Pour 2. Assess Appearance and nose 3. Dilute with water 4. Reassess nose 5. Assess palate 3 suggested spirit lexicon groups - Answer-1. Raw Materials 2. Processing 3. Oak and maturation 4 stages of distillation for all spirits - Answer-Selection of Raw Materials, Fermentation, Distillation, Post Distilation Fermentation definition - Answer-Yeast being added to sugary liquid which results in emission of Alcohol flavors (congeners) and CO2. Typically results in 10%ABV. Distillation goal - Answer-Use of a still to select certain aspects of a spirit and leave others behind. Steps in general distillation process (3) - Answer-1. Starts with a liquid consisting of ethanol and water. 2. It is brought to a boil causing high concentration of Enthanol to evaporate. 3. Vapors are collected, condensed to liquid as liquid with higher ABV Aim of post distillation (4) - Answer-Ensure correct 1. Color 2. Aroma 3. ABV 4. Sweetness 4 Major Categories of post distillation - Answer-1. Oak maturation 2. Adding Flavors 3. Blending 4. Finishing 4 ways to finish a spirit - Answer-1. Add water 2. Add Sugar 3. Add Color 4. Filtration