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What does uisge beatha means?
The term Whisky derives from the Gaelic expression usage beatha, witch means Water Of Life
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What are the 5 steps in producing Scotch Whisky?
- Malting
- Mashing
- Fermentation
- Distillation twice
- Maturing/Aging
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What are the minimum amount of time Scotch Whisky needs to be aged for?
minimum 3 yrs
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Who designed the iconic Grant's bottle, and when?
Grant's special triangle-shaped bottle was designed in 1957 by Hans Schleger
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What is grain Whisky usually used for?
Grain Whisky are usually mixed with single malt whisky to produce blended Scotch Whisky
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What are the four main Scotch producing regions?
- Lowland
- Highland
- Campbeltown
- Islay
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Name two flavor characteristics for Islay Whisky?
- Whisky produced here is considered being one of the best in terms of character.
- The smoked malt from this area often contains seaweed, and at some times the taste resemble to tar.
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What distillery was the first to receive their license (UK) and when?
The Glenlivet in 1824
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When did the first American distillery in Kentucky open?
1785
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What act stopped alcohol production and consumption in 1920 (US)?
In 1920 the Volstead Act took effect, which meant a cross country prohibition of alcohol in the USA. This made Whisky very popular.
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What are the main ingredients in American Whiskey?
Corn and rye
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How is bourbon aged?
In a new burned white oak cask.
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What is the Lincoln County Process?
- The Lincoln County process is the filtration process being used for Tennessee whiskey.
- Its filtered through maple-damped wood charcoal.
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What do you call the process of reusing the yeast in whiskey production?
the sour mash method.
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Witch Tennessee distillery is the most famous?
Jack Daniels
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What does DEW stand for in Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey?
Daniel Edmond Williams
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What are the demands according to american law before Whiskey can be called straight bourbon?
- Be produced in USA
- Contain a minimum of 51% corn
- Be distilled to a alcohol level lower than 80%
- Can not contain eighteen coloring or additional agents.
- Must be aged in a new burned white oak cask
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Whats unique about Maker's Mark?
Each bottle is applied in a hand-rolled layer of wax
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How many times is Tullamore DEW distilled??
three times!!
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How Many times is scotch whisky distilled?
2
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What is Malt Whisky pro dud from?
Malted barley
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How is almost all american Whisky distilled?
Column distilled
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What re the three classifications of american Whiskey?
- Tennessee Whiskey
- Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey
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American Whiskey Branda
- Jack Daniels
- Makers Mark
- Wild Turkey
- Russel's
- Old Crow
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Scotch Whisky brands
- Johnnie Walker
- Famous Grouse
- Bells
- Glenfiddich
- Glenlivet
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