WSET Spirits Level 1 Exam - Practice Test 3

WSET Spirits Level 1 Exam - Practice Test 3

 

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Answer explained:

  1. Answer is B. The main aim of distillation is to concentrate the level of ethanol in the fermented alcoholic liquid.
  2. Answer is A. After fermentation the alcoholic liquid is typically between 8% -10%.
  3. Answer is D. Both pot and column stills are used in spirit distillation. All column stills are vertical structures with divided sections. Pot still is made up of a pot with a heat source which can be gas burners, steam jackets or steam coils, and a condenser with a coolant.
  4. Answer is D. Cognac is the best-known grape brandy from south-west France. Minimum number of aging for Cognac is 2 years while labelling terms for VS, VSOP and OX Cognacs are 2, 4 and 10 years respectively.
  5. Answer is B. The grapes from Cognac region give fruity and floral aromas.
  6. Answer is D. Vodka can be made anywhere in the world.
  7. Answer is C. Japanese whisky production is modelled on the industry in Scotland.
  8. Answer is D. When the grain stops growing from hot air, the barley becomes malted barley.
  9. Answer is A. Whiskies can be made throughout the world, but best-knowns are from Scotland, USA, Ireland, Canada and Japan.
  10.  Answer is A. Molasses is a byproduct in Rum making. Rum can be unaged and sweetened, and commonly caramel color added. 1
  11. Answer is A. Resposado as a labelling term of Tequila
  12. Answer is C. Juniper is a botanical in gin making and not typically regarded as a bitter botanical.
  13. Answer is A. Spiced rums are made using base rums. 
  14. Answer is B. Martini is a kind of spirit-forward cocktail.
  15. Answer is A. Horses' Neck is a kind of highball.
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