1
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Who was Alexander Marnier-Lapostolle?
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The creator of Grand Marnier.
2
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When and where was Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge created?
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1880 in France.
3
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What is Grand Marnier Cordon Jaune?
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A version of Grand Marnier found in Europe, that uses neutral spirits instead of cognac for its base. Used more for cooking.
4
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What is Cuvee 1880 and Quintessence?
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More cognac-forward versions of Grand Marnier.
5
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What is Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge?
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A distillate of bitter orange peels and cognac.
6
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What are some dishes that use Grand Marnier?
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Soufflés
Crêpes Suzette
Duck à l’orange.
7
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What is the Combier Distillery known for?
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Produced one of the earliest versions of Triple Sec. Located in Saumur, France. Still produces several versions.
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When and where was Triple Sec first produced?
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In France in the early 1800s.
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What is the origin of the name Triple Sec?
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Triple refers to the three-stage, copper pot distillation process used. Sec - the French word for dry - may refer to the orange peels that were dried prior to distillation, or that it was meant to be less sweet than other orange liqueurs.
10
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When was Cointreau first developed?
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1875
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What do many claim was the first company to use the term triple sec?
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Cointreau
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What is a difference between Cointreau and other orange liqueurs?
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It was developed to be a less sweet version of other orange liqueurs.
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Describe the infusion process for Cointreau.
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Both bitter and sweet orange peels are used, with a neutral spirit base. The orange flavors and aromas are preserved but the bitter elements left behind.
14
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When was Mandarine Napoléon created and commercially produced?
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In the 1700s, according to legend for Napoleon. Commercially produced since 1892.
15
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What is Mandarine Napoléon?
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An orange and tangerine-flavored liqueur originally produced in Belgium.
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What are the botanicals believed to be in Mandarine Napoleon?
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Clove
Nutmeg
Cinnamon
Cardamom
Green and black teas.
17
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What is Mandarine Napoléon made from?
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Sicilian and Corsican mandarins plus a blend of botanicals. Blended with cognac and sweetened.
18
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Who was Dr. Antoine-François de Fourcroy?
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Napoleon’s personal physician. According to legend, developed Mandarine Napoleon.
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Who was Louis Schmidt?
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A Belgian chemist who reportedly discovered the recipe for Mandarine Napoleon in Dr. Fourcroy’s diary.
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What was one of the first companies to produce Curaçao, and where was it located?
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Senior & Company, on the island of Curaçao.
21
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How were the earliest versions of Curacao produced?
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Distilling orange peels in unaged brandy and reducing and sweetening the resulting spirit.
22
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When was Blue Curacao introduced?
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1912
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What is the minimum alcohol content for Sloe Gin?
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25% abv
24
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What are the EU requirements for Advocaat (Advokaat)?
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Minimum sugar or honey content of 150g/L - 15%
Minimum pure egg yolk content 140 g/L
Minimum ABV 14%
May contain milk products
25
What is the minimum sugar content for Crème de Cassis in the EU?
40% - 400 g/L
26
What is Kir?
A white wine and cassis cocktail.
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What is Kir Royale?
A sparkling wine/champagne and creme de Cassis cocktail.
28
What is Sambuca?
An Italian anise - or licorice - flavored liqueur. A neutral spirit flavored with anise, elderberries, and a secret recipe of other essences.
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When was Sambuca first commercially produced?
1851.
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How is Sambuca Romana usually served?
Neat, with 3 coffee beans said to represent the Holy Trinity or the wish for health, happiness and prosperity. It louches with the addition of ice or cold water.
31
What is Sambuca "con la mosca'?
Translates to "with the fly" Sambuca served with one or three coffee beans inside the cup.
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Is Sambuca Romana generic or proprietary?
Proprietary.
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What are the specific requirements for Sambuca in the EU?
Minimum 38% ABV
Minimum sugar content 35%
Natural anethole content 1-2 g/L
34
What is Heering Cherry Liqueur?
Often called Cherry Heering, a Danish cherry liqueur.
35
When was Heering Cherry Liqueur first produced?
1818
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What are the requirements for maraschino liqueur in the EU?
Must be colorless
Minimum sugar content 25% - 250g/L
Minimum 24% ABV
37
What liqueur was first made in Zadar on the Dalmation Coast of Croatia?
Luxardo Maraschino
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Where is Luxardo Maraschino now produced?
The Veneto region of Italy.
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What is Maraska?
The only maraschino liqueur producer still in Zadar, locate in the ruins of the original Luxardo facility.
40
When was the first commercial version of Luxardo Maraschino first produced?
1821
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What kind of cherries are used for Luxardo Maraschino?
Marasca cherries.
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When did Luxardo Maraschino move to Veneto?
After World War II
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How is Ginjinha made?
By infusing ginja berries (Morello cherries) in brandy. Sugar, cinnamon and possibly other ingredients are also added.
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What is Ginjinha?
A traditional morello cherry liqueur from Portugal.
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How is Ginjinha traditionally served?
In a shot glass with a piece of fruit in the bottom of the cup.
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What is Frangelica?
A brand of Hazelnut liqueur (noisette)
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When was Frangelico first released?
The 1980s
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Where is Frangelico made?
Piedmont, Italy
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How is Frangelico made?
Hazelnuts are crushed and placed in a solution of alcohol and water. Then it is distilled and sweetened and blended with extracts of cocoa, vanilla, and other flavorings.
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What is Noisette?
A hazelnut liqueur.
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What is Glayva?
A Scotish herbal liqueur.
52
What drink is Bonnie Prince Charlie associated with?
Drambuie
53
What is Drambuie?
A Scottish liqueur made from Scotch malt whisky and heather honey, with a secret recipe of herbs and spices.
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When was Drambuie first commercially produced?
1914.
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What are the EU requirements for Nocino?
Must be flavored via maceration and/or distillation with whole green walnuts
Minimum sugar 10% - 100g/L
Minimum ABV 30%
56
What is Nocino?
An Italian walnut liqueur, originally from the Emilia-Romagna region.
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Is Nocino generic or proprietary?
Generic
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What is Pox?
A Mexican grain-based spirit. Made using a blend of corn, wheat, and/or sugar cane.
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What is Nixta Licor de Elote?
A Mexican corn liqueur.
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What is Nixta?
Possibly the world's first corn liqueur, made in Mexico.
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What is Nixtamalization?
A process used by the Mayans and Aztecs. Soaking corn in an alkaline solution to help remove the outer skin of the corn.
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How is Chambord made?
By infusing neutral spirits with fresh raspberries and blackberries. A second infusion extracts even more flavor from the fruits. After six weeks, the berries are pressed, and the infused alcohol, along with the fruit juices and sugars, is blended with the extracts of black raspberries, black currants, vanilla, herbs, and cognac.
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Where is Chambord made?
The Commune de Cour-Cheverny in the Loire Valley.
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What is Chambord named for?
Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley. According to legend, it was where Kind Louis XIV first tried it.
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Where is Licor 43 produced?
Cartagena, Spain
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What family founded Licor 43?
The Zamora family.
67
What are the main ways Licor 43 is served?
Neat
Over ice
In Coffee Drinks.
68
What type of lemons are traditionally used in Limoncello?
The zest of Sorrento lemons.
69
What is another name for Femminello Santa Teresa lemons?
Sorrento lemons.
70
What two version of Limoncello have GI status?
Liquore di limone di Sorrento
Liquore di limone della Costa d'Amalfi
71
Where are the main areas where limoncello is produced?
Mainly southern Italy -
Naples
the Amalfi Coast
Capri
72
Where is Malibu made?
Barbados
73
When was Midori Melon first introduced?
1978
74
Where was Midori Melon first produced?
Japan, by Suntory
75
What does the word Midori mean?
It is Japanese for green
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What color is Midori Melon?
Green
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What is Midori Melon made from?
Muskmelons
78
Where is Midori Melon now produced?
Japan, Mexico and France.
79
What is Pimm's No. 1 Cup?
A version of Pimm's Cup using Gin, an English specialty drink also known as a fruit cup.
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What is Pimm's Cup?
A mixture of a spirit with herbs, spices, and sugar, designed to be mixed with fizzy lemonade or soda water.
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When and by whom was Pimm's originally produced?
1823 by James Pimm
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Who currently owns Pimm's Cup?
Diageo.
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What is the intended use of Pimm's?
A beverage intended to be made into a tall drink through the addition of ice, a mixer, and a variety of fruit, vegetable and herb garnishes.
84
What is Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur?
A revival of a Chinese ginger liqueur produced until 1997. It was released by Domaine de Canton in France in 2007. A cognac-based liqueur with ginger as the primary flavor, complemented by orange blossom, honey and vanilla.
85
What is Crème Yvette?
A liqueur flavored with violet petals as well as blackberries, raspberries, wild strawberries, orange peel, and vanilla.
86
When was Crème Yvette originally produced?
1890
87
When did Crème Yvette stop production, and when was it revived?
Stopped in 1969
Revived in 2009.
88
Where was Crème Yvette produced prior to 1969?
Connecticut first, later Philadelphia.
89
Where is Crème Yvette currently made?
Provence, France
90
What is Liquore Galliano L'Autentico?
A sweet herbal liqueur from Italy. Most of its flavor is from anise and vanilla.
91
When and by whom was Liquore Galliano L'Autentico first created
1896 by Arturo Vaccari in Tuscany, named for the Italian war hero Giuseppe Galliano.
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What is Liquore Strega?
An bright yellow Italian liqueur made from over 70 different ingredients, including saffron mint, juniper, and anise.
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Is Liquore Strega generic or proprietary?
Proprietary.
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What does Strega mean?
Witch in Italian. Liquore Strega is believed (by some) to be based on a witch's brew. Benevento (the city where it is produced) is purported to have been an historic gathering place for witches.
95
When was Rosolio first made?
The 1400s.
96
What was Rosolio originally made from?
Drosera, a carnivorous marsh plant believed to be an aphrodisiac.
97
What was Drosera replaced with in Rosolio production?
Saffron, but eventually the spirit began using more generic ingredients.
98
What is Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto?
A new Italian spirit launched in 2016. Based on a product from the 15th century known as rosolio. A bittersweet liqueur with clean, floral-and -citrus flavors.
99
What is Rosolio?
A traditional aperitivo flavored with rose petals, one of the oldest herbal Liqueurs.
100
What flavors are in Italicus Rosolio de Bergamotto?
Bergamot orange, chamomile, lavender, cedro lemon (citron) and yellow roses.
101
What is Goldschläger?
A Swiss cinnamon schnapps with tiny flakes of gold leaf floating in it.
102
When was St. Germain launched?
2007.
103
What is Disaronno Originale?
A liqueur with the flavor of bittersweet almonds. Made with apricot kernel oil along with a secret recipe of other herbs and fruits.
104
What chemical provides Amaretto's almond-like flavor?
Benzaldehyde
105
What is most modern Amaretto flavored with?
Apricot pits, peach pits, almonds or extracts.
106
Where were the earliest versions of Amaretto produced?
Saronno, Italy
107
When was Disaronno first commercially produced?
The early 1900s
108
When and why was the name of Disaronno changed?
In the 20th century it had been bottled as Amaretto di Saronno, but in 2001 it was decided to return to its original name Disaronno Originale.
109
What is the history of Disaronno?
In 1525, a student of da Vinci was painting a fresco and used an innkeeper's daughter as the model. The model gave the artist a flask of a traditional local liqueur. Giovanni Reina discovered the recipe and passed it down within the family.
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What is Lazzaroni?
A brand of almond liqueur that is made from an infusion of Amaretti di Saronno cookies.
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What was ratafia de chocolat?
A chocolate liqueur offered by French pharmacies in the 1800s.
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What is Vicenzi Bicerin de Giuandijotto?
A chocolate liqueur from Piedmont, Italy, flavored with chocolate and hazelnut.
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What is Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur?
A liqueur made with Dutch chocolate, cream, and vodka. Has a label featuring Johannes Vermeer's famous painting "The Girl with a Pearl Earring"
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What is Crème de Cocoa?
A chocolate liqueur flavored with chocolate extract as well as vanilla, available in both white (clear) and dark versions.
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What is Crème de Cocoa best known for?
Its use in sweet cocktails like the Grasshopper, Brandy Alexander, and Golden Cadillac.
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How is Chocolate liqueur used?
As a Straight drink
Added to coffee or hot chocolate
Cocktails like Chocolate Martini
Ice cream topping
In confectionary recipes.
117
Where is Kahlúa made?
Mexico City
118
What is Kahlúa made from?
Coffee and a distillate of sugar cane, as well as rum, vanilla and caramel.
119
What is Kahlua Especial?
A Kahlua bottled at 35% ABV.
120
What is the ABV of Kahlúa?
Currently 20% (as of 2003), formerly 26.5%.
121
When was Kahlúa first made?
1936
122
When did Kahlúa first become popular in the US?
The 1960s.
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Why did Kahlúa become more popular in the 1990s?
In the Big Lebowski, the protagonist consumed a large amount of White Russian cocktails, which are made with Kahlúa.
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Who currently owns Kahlúa?
Pernod Ricard.
125
Who was Pedro Domecq?
Created Kahlúa.
126
When and by whom was Kümmel first produced?
1575, by Dutch distiller Luca Bols.
127
What is Mentzendorff Kümmel?
A Latvian Kümmel now produced in France.
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What is Kümmel?
A sweet but savory-and-spicy herbal liqueur flavored with caraway seeds and cumin. Some versions contain fennel, orris root, or other botanicals.
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What is a cocktail that uses Kümmel?
The Silver Bullet.
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Where was Kümmel popular in the UK?
Golf clubs - sometimes referred to as "putting mixture".
131
Where is Kümmel currently produced?
Russia
France
Denmark
Netherlands
Germany
132
What three versions of German Kümmel have GI status in the EU?
Berliner Kümmel
Hamburger Kümmel
Münchener Kümmel
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How is Kümmel classified in the EU?
As a flavored spirt.
134
Where was Kümell for recreational use first popularized?
Latvia.
135
What is Tia Maria?
A dark liqueur flavored with coffee beans, Madagascar vanilla, and Jamaican rum. Originally produced in Jamaica.
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How is Tia Maria often served?
On its own
In desserts (eg Tia Maria Torte)
Cocktails (Tia Maria Espresso Martini)
137
What is Tuaca?
A vanilla flavored liqueur from Livorno Italy. Now produced in Louisville, KY.
138
How old is the original recipe Tuaca, and who is it associated with?
Over 500 years, Lorenzo di Medici
139
Describe Tuaca.
A vanilla-flavored liqueur that is golden brown, made with a brandy base, and flavored with citrus (primarily orange) and vanilla.
140
Is Tuaca generic or proprietary?
Proprietary
141
What is Amarula?
A cream liqueur from South Africa.
142
What is Amarula made from?
Sugar, cream, and the fruit of the African marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea)
143
The fruit from what tree, used to make Amarula, is a favorite treat of elephants.
The marula tree.
144
Who first produced Bailey's Irish Cream?
Gilbeys of Ireland.
145
When was Bailey's Irish Cream first produced?
1974
146
Where is RumChata produced?
In the US
147
What flavor is RumChata derived from?
Horchata.
148
What is RumChata flavored with?
Cinnamon, vanilla, and other proprietary ingredients.
149
What is Irish Mist?
A blend of Irish whiskey, honey and spices.
150
When was Irish Mist first produced?
1947
151
Who claimed to have found the recipe for Irish Mist, and produced the liqueur in 1947?
Desmond E. Williams (the D.E.W. in Tullamore D.E.W.)
152
What is Rock & Rye?
An American liqueur made from rye whiskey and rock candy (or now, simple syrup).
153
When did Rock & Rye first become popular?
The 1800's.
154
What is Southern Comfort?
A liqueur invented in New Orleans, originally made from bourbon.
155
Who first produced Southern Comfort?
Martin Wilkes Heron
156
What was the original name of Southern Comfort?
Cuffs and Buttons.
157
What were the original flavorings in Southern Comfort?
Bourbon, vanilla bean, lemon, cinnamon, cloves, cherries, peaches, and oranges.
158
What is Bärenfang?
A German vodka-based honey liqueur.
159
Who produces Bärenfang?
Teucke & Koenig in Steinhagen Germany.
160
What is Wild Turkey Liqueur?
A honey flavored bourbon liqueur.
161
What is Parfait Amour?
A traditional French Liqueur flavored with citron and a maceration or infusion of fruits, bark, spices and flowers. Colored originally red (now purple) with cochineal.
162
What is Swedish Punch?
A sweetened, slightly spicy liqueur created in Sweden in the 18th Century.
163
What is the base spirit used in Swedish Punch?
Batavia Arrack.
164
Where is Swedish Punch used today, due to its rum-forward, sweet and spicy characteristics?
In modern Tiki drinks.
165
What is Sloe Gin?
A liqueur made from sloe berries.
166
What is the difference between the EU and US definitions of Sloe Gin?
In the EU, gin must be used as a base ingredient. In the US, it just has to be a liqueur made from sloe berries.
167
What fruit does the sloe berry come from?
The Blackthorn plant.
168
Where did sloe gin originate, and what was it originally made from?
England, made by macerating sloe berries with sugar and gin.
169
What is the minimum abv for Sloe Gin in the EU?
25% ABV
170
What is Mirto?
A myrtle berry flavored liqueur produced primarily in the Mediterranean basin, in particular Sardinia and Corsica.
171
What are the two main styles of Mirto?
Mirto Rosso
Mirto Bianco
172
What is Mirto Rosso?
A sweet liqueur made from neutral spirits flavored with red myrtle berries.
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What is Mirto Bianco?
A liqueur made with the leaves and white myrtle berries.
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How is Mirto typically served?
Chilled, as an aperitif or digestif, in cocktails, or as a culinary ingredient.
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What is the flavor profile of Mirto?
Produced in a range of sweetness levels with a bitter, fruity, and herbaceous character.
176
What version of Mirto has protected status in the EU?
Mirto di Sardegna has GI status in the EU.
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What is Yukon Jack?
A Canadian whisky-based liqueur flavored with honey.
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How is Yukon Jack served?
Neat, over ice, or in cocktails such as the Snakebite.
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Who is Yukon Jack named after?
Leroy "Jack" McQuesten, a successful gold rush prospector in Alaska and the Yukon.
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Miscellaneous115
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Pre-distillation and Fermentation119
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Distillation158
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Maturation and Post-Distillation100
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Vodka/Other Neutral Spirits92
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Asian Spirits94
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Gin and other Flavored Spirits169
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Whiskey53
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Other European Whisky74
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Scotch Whisky120
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American Whiskey157
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Other Whiskey Areas62
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Brandy141
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Pisco39
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Brandy de Jerez26
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Cognac144
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Armagnac58
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Calvados36
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Pomace Brandies55
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Caribbean Rum140
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Rum and Other Sugar Cane Spirits99
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Rum Production95
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Tequila119
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Mezcal55
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Agave Spirits89
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Liqueurs179
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Liqueur Production35
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Vermouth65
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Bittered wines and Cocktail Bitters191
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Mixology140
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Cocktails48
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Sensory Evaluation of Spirits54
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Impact of Alcohol on Health10
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WSET84
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Save for later57
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Save for later - cards made65
