Vodka

Question 1

Vodka material

Answer 1

anything of agriculture origin

Most widely used
1. potato
convert starch into sugar
potato cooked in water to make starch soluble, add bought in enzymes
2. grains ; barley, wheat and rye
malted barley used to create enzymes or buying commercial enzymes add to crushed grain than cooked in water

Question 2

Distillation Vodka

Answer 2

Column still continuous process, produce at least 95 to 96% abv with neutral and smooth spirit.

Pot still may use to create low wines and compete the second distillation in coloum still.

Question 3

Dilution Technique in Vodka

Answer 3

1. simply dilute with water for purity and smooth finish
2. pass the spirit with activated charcoal, to remove undesirable congeners
3. additives used

Question 4

Style of vodka

Answer 4

1. neutral - have lightest possible flavor ex : Smirnoff
2. characterful -producer can use delicate flavour in combination with a smooth, mouth filling texture on the palate
3. Flavoured vodka

Question 5

Premium vodka region

Answer 5

1. eastern Europe and Scandinavia
   vodka associated with Russia, Poland, Finland and Sweden
2. the rest of the world