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

What are the base spirits used for flavored spirits?

Mainly vodka but rum, whiskey and brandy are used too

How many ways are there to add flavors to spirits?

3, re-distillation, maceration and adding essences of natural or artificial flavors directly

How to add more flavours and colors to the spirits during maceration process?

Soak for longer duration and at times apply heat

What is the dominant flavour in Gin?

Juniper

Name other common botanical in Gin

Coriander seeds, Angelica root, orris root , citrus peel

What does London dry Gin means?

It means flavours are added during re-distillation only.

Name the botanical used in Bitter Spirits

Gentian, quinine, bitter orange

Name the main differences between spiced rum and liqueur

Spiced rum can only use rum and is not sweeten

Which flavoured spirits has cream added?

Liqueur

Name 2 botanical that is used in flavoring spirits & aromatised wines

Gentian and Quinine

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