WSET Level 2 Spirits.pdf

, What is the aim of processing the raw material? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To create a
sugary liquid

What happens during alcoholic fermentation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Yeast eats
sugars to create alcohol, congeners and carbon dioxide

What system is used in the USA to express alcohol content? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Proof. Two degrees proof equals 1% abv

What is the aim of distillation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To select and concentrate parts
of the alcoholic liquid (alcohol and congeners) and leave others behind

What is the aim of post-distillation operations? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To ensure that
when a spirit is put on sale it has the correct colour, aroma, sweetness and alcoholic
strength

What is the most important alcohol in a spirit? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ethanol

What type of aromas are created by esters? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Fruity aromas

What is the appearance of a newly made spirit? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Water-white
and colourless

Ethanol boils at a lower temperature than pure water. True or False? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-TRUE

What is the name of the section of the still between the pot and the head? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Swan neck

What is the typical heat source for a pot still? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Steam

What is the purpose of a condenser in a pot still? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Converts the
vapours back to a liquid

In pot still distillation, what happens in the first distillation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Distil alcoholic liquid into low wines, discard watery waste

In pot still distillation, what is the typical abv of the low wines? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
25-30%

In pot still distillation, what happens in the second distillation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Distil low wines with heads and tails of previous batch, separate heads, hearts and tails,
discard watery waste