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Stage of whiskey production that involves soaking grain in water
Malting
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Germinated barley
Green Malting
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Stage of whiskey production where germination is stopped
Kilning
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Traditional fuel source used in the malting stage in the production of Scotch
Peat
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Stage of whiskey production where roasted malt is ground into grist
Milling
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Stage of whiskey production where ground grains are soaked with hot water
Mashing
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Term for the sugary liquid drained from ground grains
Mash or wort
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Five categories of Scotch Whisky
- Single Malt Scotch
- Single Grain Scotch
- Blended Malt Scotch
- Blended Grain Scotch
- Blended Scotch
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Minimum required aging for Scotch whisky
3 years, in oak casks, in Scotland
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5 geographical indications for Scotch
- The Highlands
- The Lowlands
- Speyside
- Islay
- Campbeltown
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4 types of Irish Whiskey
- Irish Grain Whiskey
- Irish Single Malt Whiskey
- Irish Pot Still Whiskey
- Blended Irish Whiskey
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Aging requirement for Irish Whiskey
3 years in wooden casks in Ireland
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Modern laws governing Irish Whiskey
- Irish Whiskey Act of 1980
- Technical standards for Irish Whiskey (2015)
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Modern law governing Scotch Whisky
2009 Scotch Whisky Regulations
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Required ingredients in the mash bill for Bourbon
Minimum 51% corn
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Using backset as an ingredient in fermentation is known as...
Sour Mashing
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Aging requirement for Bourbon
There are no minimum aging mandates besides the fact that it must be "stored at not more than 125 proof in charred new oak containers."
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Definition of "straight" bourbon
Bourbon that has been aged in charred new oak containers for at least 2 years (must have an age indication on the label if younger than 4 years)
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Charcoal filtration process required of most Tennessee Whiskies
Lincoln County Process
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6 types of American whiskies that may be produced as "straight whiskies"
- Bourbon
- Rye
- Wheat
- Malt
- Rye Malt
- Corn
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Type of American whiskey, aged in a federally bonded warehouse, bottled at 100 proof
Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey
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Type of Canadian whisky often referred to as "base whisky"
Canadian Grain Whisky
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Type of whisky allowed to contain up to 9.09% added ingredients, including sherry, sweetener, and wine
Blended Canadian Whisky
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