Element found in charcoal that is useful for filtration
carbon
Minimum bottling proof for unflavored US vodka
40% abv / 80°
Minimum bottling proof for flavored US vodka
30% abv / 60°
Minimum bottling proof for EU vodka (flavored and unflavored)
37.5% abv / 75°
The original base ingredient used for vodka
grain
Spirits produced from any material, distilled at or above 95% abv / 190°
Neutral spirits (US definition)
Base material whose name must appear on the label if used for EU vodka
grapes
The first brand of vodka to be produced in the US
Smirnoff
Base ingredient used in the production of vodka after it was introduced to Europe from the New World
potato
The first brand of vodka to be imported into the US from Russia
Stolichnaya
Another term for unflavored vodka
Original Vodka
T or F? Fermentation of the base ingredients for vodka tends to be conducted quickly
True
T or F? The distillation process used in the production of vodka is designed to removed all congeners
False
T or F? Vodka produced in the US is required to be distilled in a continuous column still
False
T or F? In the US, vodka is required to be charcoal filtered after distillation
False
T or F? Vodka may be filtered using a variety of materials including crushed limestone, crushed industrial diamonds, and charcoal
True
T or F? EU vodka is considered a neutral spirit and is therefore no permitted to be aged longer than 2 months
False
T or F? American vodka has no required source of base ingredients and no required geographic area of production
True
T or F? US vodka is allowed to be bottled at a maximum of 40% abv
False
T or F? One method of charcoal filtration used in the production of vodka allows the spirit to flow continuously through tanks of charcoal for a minimum of 8 hours
True
T or F? Vodka produced in the US is required to be distilled to a minimum of 95% abv / 190°
True
T or F? In the EU, the use of pot stills is not permitted in the production of vodka
False
T or F? The type of water used in the production of vodka can have a large impact on the vodka's overall flavor profile
True
T or F? Many vodka producers use demineralized water in order to reduce unwanted flavors in the finished product
True
T or F? While most vodka is bottled unaged, aging is permitted
True
T or F? Grains and potatoes used in the production of vodka must undergo a conversion process before fermentation may begin
True
What country produces Belvedere
Poland
What country produces Grey Goose
France
What country produces Tito's
US
What country produces Ketel One
The Netherlands
What country produces Absolut
Sweden
What country produces Skyy
US
What country produces Ikon
Russia
What country produces Zytnia
Poland
What country produces Iceberg
Canada
What country produces Monopolowa
Austria (originally Poland)
What country produces Ciroc
France
What country produces Ultimat
Poland
What country produces Teton Glacier
US
What country produces Wyborowa
Poland
What country produces Luksusowa
Poland
What country produces Charbay
US
What country produces Chopin
Poland
What country produces Stolichnaya
Russia
What country produces Polstar
Iceland
What country produces Koskenforva
Finland
Name an oak-aged vodka traditional to Poland and Lithuania
Starka
X is a Polish term for vodka flavored with honey and herbs. It is often quite sweet and sometimes served Y. It is also made in Lithuania where it is known as Z.
X: Krupnik
Y: warm, hot, heated
Z: Krupnikas
X is a Polish vodka flavored with bison grass. It is known as Zubrovka in Y.
X: Zubrówka
Y: Belarus
X is a spicy-hot Russian vodka flavored with chili peppers. It was often sweetened with Y.
X: Pertsovka
Y: Honey
Oak-aged vodka often has flavors such as vanilla, nutmeg, and smoke, which may be considered similar to characteristics of what?
Whiskey
X is a Russian product known as "hunter's vodka". It is flavored with a blend of spices, led by the flavor of Y.
X: Okhotnichya
Y: ginger
Name the bitter herb that is part of the recipe for hunter's vodka
Tormentil
The minimum abv for flavored vodka in the US
30% abv
The minimum abv for flavored vodka in the EU
37.5% abv
In the US, flavored vodka is sometimes cut with water to the minimum abv, prompting some brands to market themselves as what?
A light, low-calorie alternative to original vodka
Traditional base ingredient used for vodka production in Finland
Barley
The flavor of American vodka is often compared to the flavor of this substance
Ethanol
Traditional base ingredients used for vodka production in Poland
Rye and Potato
American neutral spirit sometimes bottled as high as 190 proof and produced by the Luxco company
Everclear
Brand of neutral grain spirit produced in Germany, mostly for use in homemade liqueurs
Primaspirit
Brand of rectified spirit from Poland, often used to make homemade liqueurs
Spiritus Rektyfikowany
Base materials that tend to produce vodka that is highly acidic and lighter in body
Wheat, barley
Traditional base ingredients used for vodka production in Russia
Wheat
Base material that tends to produce vodka that is delicate in flavor and texture
Corn
Base materials that tend to produce vodka that is spicy and more robust in characteristic
Rye and rye blends
Base material that tends to produce vodka that is full-bodied and creamier on the palate
Potato
Traditional base ingredient used for vodka production in Sweden
Winter wheat
Flavor/texture characteristic found in some brands of vodka due to the presence of ethyl myristate and ethyl pamitate
Waxy
Aromas found in some brands of vodka due to the presence of ethyl laurate
Fruity, Floral
Name the countries of origin for Baijiu, Shōchū, and Soju
China, Japan, and Korea
Country of origin for baijiu
China
Alternative name often used for baijiu
Shaojiu
Type of baijiu bottled under the Red Star brand
Erguotou
Type of baijiu often known as "five grain drink"
Wuliangye
Style of baijiu that was a favorite of Mao Zedong
Moutai
A bale or brick of grain filled with mold spores or yeast used in the production of baijiu
Qu
Country of origin for shōchū
Japan
Type of mold used to produce shōchū
Kōji
Low-alcohol mash that is used in the production of shōchū
Moromi
Buckwheat shōchū
Soba
Rice shōchū
Komejōchū
Barley shōchū
Mugijōchū
Sweet Potato shōchū
Imojōchū
Shōchū produced using the lees left over from the production of sake
Kasutori
Country of origin for soju
Korea
The most widely distributed brand of soju
Jinro
Which of the following is true concerning vodka produced in the EU?
D. EU vodka must be bottled at a minimum of 37.5% abv
Which of the following countries is considered to be the first to produce vodka from potatoes?
B. Poland
What type of vodka is often referred to as original vodka?
D. Unflavored vodka
What happened in the 1870s that led to improvements in the production and flavor of vodka?
C. The benefits of charcoal filtration were discovered
Who is Rudolph Kunett?
C. A former Russian who purchased the rights to produce vodka using the Smirnoff formula
The vodkas of Finland have traditionally been produced using which of the following base materials?
B. Barley
Which of the following is an oak-aged vodka traditional to Poland and Lithuania?
D. Starka
What is the required minimum alcohol content for US flavored vodka?
B. 30% abv
Which of the following is used as the typical base ingredient for Ciroc vodka?
C. Grapes
Which of the following is used to flavor Kubanskaya?
C. Dried orange peels
Which of the following is a Chinese spirit often produced with sorghum?
C. Baijiu
Which of the following is true concerning vodka produced in the US?
B. US vodka and neutral spirit categories required to be distilled at least 190 proof
