Question 1
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A spirit is defined as a distilled alcoholic beverage that has at least:
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20% alcohol content
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2% sugar content
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40% alcohol content
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10% water content
Question 2
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a spirit?
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Vodka
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Tequila
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Cognac
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Cointreau
Question 3
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What type of spirit is Cognac?
Question 4
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Which of the following statements about spirits is NOT correct?
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Vodka is a spirit made from grain
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Tequila is a spirit made from apples
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Rum is distilled from sugar cane
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Brandy is distilled from grape juice
Question 5
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about vodka?
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It is odourless and tasteless
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It is filtered through charcoal
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It is used to make a Margarita
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It originates from Poland
Question 6
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about gin?
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The flavour comes from juniper berries
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It originated in Holland in the 16th century
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It is used in Martinis
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London Dry Gin has to be made in London
Question 7
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about tequila?
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It is made from fermented agave juice
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It is used to make a Pina Colada
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It is produced only in Mexico
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A single shot of tequila is often served with salt and a slice of lime
Question 8
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about single malt whisky?
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It is distilled at a single distillery
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The only ingredients are malted barley, yeast and water
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It is produced in Scotland, Ireland and Japan
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Johnny Walker is a famous brand of single malt whisky
Question 9
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Whisky OR Whiskey?
Scottish and Canadian distillers typically spell whisky without an "e", while Irish and American distillers include the "e".
Question 10
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Which type of whisky has a smoky taste as a result of its exposure to smoke caused from peat fires?
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Canadian
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Bourbon
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Scotch
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Rye
Question 11
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What is the final step in whisky production?
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Malting
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Fermenting
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Distilling
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Aging
Question 12
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A well stocked bar requires a variety of glassware.
What is another name for a snifter?
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A flute
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A balloon
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A shot glass
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A highball glass
Question 13
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What is the name of a spirit drink served by itself and at room temperature?
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Neat
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Blended
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Straight up
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On the rocks
Question 14
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In addition to ice, what 3 ingredients provide the basis for most mixed drinks?
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Alcohol, juice and garnish
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Alcohol, cola and fruit
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Alcohol, mixer and garnish
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Alcohol, mixer and fruit
Question 15
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Which ingredient is NOT used to produce rum?
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Sugar beet
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Sugar cane juice
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Molasses
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Honey
Question 16
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What makes one martini drink drier than another?
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The shape of the ice cubes
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The amount of tonic in the drink
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The use of Dutch versus English gin
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The amount of vermouth in each drink
Question 17
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When storing spirits ensure the bottles are stored:
Question 18
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A highball glass is used to serve "tall" cocktails such as a:
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Tequila Sunrise
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Margarita
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Manhattan
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Grasshopper
Question 19
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A Cosmopolitan is a cocktail made with:
Question 20
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Garnishes are often added to mixed drinks before serving.
Which of the following is added to a Mojito?
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Lime wedge, mint sprig
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Olive, cocktail cherry
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Celery stick, cucumber slice
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Lemon twist, pineapple wedge