12 Questions
What is the correct distillation order?
Heating-conversion-fermentation-distillation
What is used to convert fermentable sugars into heat, gas, and alcohol?
Yeast
At what temperature does ethyl alcohol boil?
78.4°C
In the context of rum, what does 'overproof' mean?
57% ABV
What term describes the more volatile alcohols that vaporize first during distillation?
Fusel oils
What type of still is preferred by gin distillers aiming to capture delicate flavors and aromatics?
Carter Head still
What is the primary purpose of storing spirits in wood?
To add complexity
Which raw material listed does not need conversion before fermentation?
Plums
What is the name of the process where spirits are pumped over flavorings to extract their character?
Percolation
Which oak tree species is known as Quercus alba?
American white oak
In what way does a hot and dry climate typically affect a spirit during maturation in wood?
Increase the overall percentage of alcohol
Which production process is known to mellow a spirit?
Oxidation
Test your knowledge of the distillation process with this quiz! Questions cover distillation order, conversion of fermentable sugars, boiling point of ethyl alcohol, and volatile alcohols.
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