The major spirit categories, how each is produced, and their typical flavor profiles.
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- What is vodka primarily known for?
- A neutral spirit with minimal flavor, odor, and color.
- What step makes vodka neutral?
- Multiple distillations and filtration, often through charcoal.
- What ingredients can be used to produce vodka?
- Grains like wheat or rye, potatoes, or any fermentable carbohydrate source.
- What defines gin as a spirit?
- A spirit flavored with juniper berries and other botanicals.
- What botanical must be present in gin by law?
- Juniper berries, the defining botanical.
- What are typical flavor notes in gin?
- Juniper, citrus, herbs, and spices depending on botanicals used.
- What is rum made from?
- Sugarcane juice or molasses, fermented and distilled.
- Where did rum production historically originate?
- The Caribbean, where sugarcane plantations were established.
- What is the main difference between light and dark rum?
- Light rum is lightly aged; dark rum is aged longer in oak barrels.
- What flavors characterize light rum?
- Clean, subtle, and slightly sweet notes.
- What flavors characterize dark rum?
- Rich, deep, with notes of molasses, caramel, and spice.
- What plant is tequila made from?
- Blue agave, a succulent plant native to Mexico.
- How is tequila produced?
- Agave hearts are roasted, crushed, fermented, and distilled.
- In which Mexican state must tequila be produced?
- Jalisco, and a few surrounding areas.
- What are the main aging categories of tequila?
- Blanco (unaged), reposado (2-11 months), anejo (1-3 years).
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