WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits WSET Online Self Test Questions Flashcard: Flavoured Spirits

WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits WSET Online Self Test Questions Flashcard: Flavoured Spirits

WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits WSET Online Self Test Questions Flashcard: Flavoured Spirits

Q: What are the base spirits used for flavored spirits? A: Mainly vodka but rum, whiskey and brandy are used too

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Q: How many ways are there to add flavors to spirits? A: 3, re-distillation, maceration and adding essences of natural or artificial flavors directly

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Q: How to add more flavours and colors to the spirits during maceration process? A: Soak for longer duration and at times apply heat

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Q: What is the dominant flavour in Gin? A: Juniper

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Q: Name other common botanical in Gin A: Coriander seeds, Angelica root, orris root , citrus peel

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Q: What does London dry Gin means? A: It means flavours are added during re-distillation only.

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Q: Name the botanical used in Bitter Spirits A: Gentian, quinine, bitter orange

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Q: Name the main differences between spiced rum and liqueur A: Spiced rum can only use rum and is not sweeten

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Q: Which flavoured spirits has cream added? A: Liqueur

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Q: Name 2 botanical that is used in flavoring spirits & aromatised wines A: Gentian and Quinine

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