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Whiskey has a higher proof than other spirits.
Whiskey has a higher proof than other spirits.
False (B)
The primary ingredient in rum is sugar or a sugar derivative.
The primary ingredient in rum is sugar or a sugar derivative.
True (A)
The creation of bourbon is credited to a Baptist minister.
The creation of bourbon is credited to a Baptist minister.
True (A)
All distilled spirits sold in interstate commerce in the United States must adhere to the regulations of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
All distilled spirits sold in interstate commerce in the United States must adhere to the regulations of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
Distilled spirits are the strongest of all alcoholic beverages in terms of alcohol content.
Distilled spirits are the strongest of all alcoholic beverages in terms of alcohol content.
Liqueurs and cordials are synonymous.
Liqueurs and cordials are synonymous.
There are basically two styles of gin, English and Dutch.
There are basically two styles of gin, English and Dutch.
Distillation occurs because alcohol boils at a higher temperature than water.
Distillation occurs because alcohol boils at a higher temperature than water.
Mescal and tequila are synonymous.
Mescal and tequila are synonymous.
Blended Scotch is lighter than single malt Scotch.
Blended Scotch is lighter than single malt Scotch.
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Study Notes
Whiskey and Spirits
- Whiskey has a lower proof compared to most other spirits.
- Distilled spirits have the highest alcohol content among alcoholic beverages.
Rum and Bourbon
- Rum is primarily made from sugar or its derivatives.
- The origin of bourbon is linked to a Baptist minister.
Regulatory Compliance
- All distilled spirits in the U.S. must comply with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations.
Distillation and Spirit Types
- Liqueurs and cordials refer to the same category of sweetened spirits.
- There are two main styles of gin: English and Dutch.
- Blended Scotch whisky is lighter compared to single malt Scotch.
Misconceptions
- Alcohol does not boil at a higher temperature than water; distillation relies on different boiling points.
- Mescal and tequila are not the same; they are distinct types of agave spirits.
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