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Scotch Whisky Beginner Quiz 1

20 questions for beginners to whisky.

1 / 20

How old must Scotch be aged in an oak barrel for it to be called a whisky?

2 years and 6 months

365 days

3 years and 1 day

1 year and 18 months.

2 / 20

Which of these places is NOT renowned for whisky production?

Speyside

Campbeltown

Islay

John O'Groats

3 / 20

Which of these is used to make a Single Malt Whisky?

Barley

Rye

Wheat

Corn

4 / 20

What does the term 'Angel’s Share'refer to?

The portion of whisky served first

The whisky that evaporates during aging

The final product of distillation

The first sip of whisky in a tasting session

5 / 20

What is the Gaelic word for whisky, and what does it mean?

Uisge beatha, meaning "water of life"

Alba, meaning "Scotland"

Ceilidh, meaning "gathering"

Dram, meaning "drink"

6 / 20

How is 'peat' used in the whisky-making process?

To filter the water

To colour the whisky

To smoke the barley

As a fermenting agent

7 / 20

What role does the cask play in the flavor of whisky?

No role, it's only for storage

It adds colour but no flavour

It influences the colour and flavour

It purifies the whisky

8 / 20

What does the term 'cask strength' mean?

The whisky is as strong as the cask

The whisky is diluted to bottle strength

The whisky is bottled directly from the cask without dilution

The whisky cask is made from strong oak

9 / 20

Which of these elements is NOT part of the whisky distillation process?

Fermentation

Maturation

Mashing

Plunging the cap

10 / 20

What is the difference between 'whisky' and 'whiskey'?

No difference, just spelling

Whisky is from Scotland, whiskey is from Ireland and America

Whisky is made with barley, whiskey with corn

Whisky is aged longer than whiskey

11 / 20

Which of these factors does NOT influence the flavour of a whisky?

The shape of the still

The type of water used

The type of cask used for aging

How long it has been in an unopened bottle for

12 / 20

What role does yeast play in the production of whisky?

It filters impurities from the water

It helps to age the whisky faster

It adds color to the final product

It converts sugars into alcohol during fermentation

13 / 20

What does it mean if a whisky is described as 'non-chill filtered'?

It has not been aged in cold climates

It retains more natural oils and flavors from the distillation process

It is not suitable for drinking in cold weather

It has a lower alcohol content

14 / 20

In whisky production, what is the purpose of the 'spirit safe'?

To store the finished whisky safely

To allow the distiller to control the separation of alcohols during distillation

To lock away the recipe for the whisky

To keep the whisky casks secure

15 / 20

Which of these terms describes the clear, unaged spirit before it is placed in casks for aging?

Wash

Wort

Malt

New make spirit

16 / 20

What is a 'washback' used for in whisky production?

Storing finished whisky before bottling

The initial fermentation of the wort

Aging the whisky to add flavour

Cleaning the barley before mashing

17 / 20

What is the minimum ABV of a bottle of Scotch?

38%

46%

40%

42%

18 / 20

What characteristic is often associated with whisky from the Lowlands region?

Heavy and peaty

Rich and sherried

Salty and maritime

Light and floral

19 / 20

How is 'proof' related to the alcohol content in whisky?

Proof is twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV)

Proof is the same as the ABV percentage

Proof is half the ABV percentage

Proof has no relation to ABV

20 / 20

What is 'malt' in the context of whisky production?

A type of yeast used in fermentation

Barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried

A flavour additive

A method of cask sealing

Your score is

The average score is 84%

Created by

David Pearce

Scotch Whisky Advanced Quiz 1

20 advanced questions to test your knowledge

1 / 21

1. Where is Bowmore located?

Islay

Cambletown

Speyside

Lowlands

2 / 21

2. What is the oldest licensed distillery in Scotland?

The Macallan

Glenturret

The Balvenie

Talker

3 / 21

3. Who has an expression called the 105 Cask Strength?

Speyburn

Glenrothes

Glenfarclas

Talisker

4 / 21

4. Which distillery was the first in Scotland to be owned by a woman?

Cardhu

Auchentoshan

Jura

Inchgower

5 / 21

5. Which distillery famously uses water from Josie's Well?

Braeval

Strathmill

Ballindalloch

Glenlivet

6 / 21

6. Which distillery is the most easterly located Scotch whisky distillery in Scotland?

Wolfburn

Glen Garioch

Old Pulteney

Royal Brackla

7 / 21

7. On which site was Ladyburn distilled at?

Girvan

North British

Glenfiddich

Chivas Regal

8 / 21

8. Which distillery was the first in Scotland to install a purifier in its stills, significantly affecting the character of its spirit?

Edradour

Blair Athol

Glen Grant

Teaninich

9 / 21

9. Which distillery's water source is the famous Robbie Dhu springs?

Fettercairn

Scapa

Tobermory

Glenfiddich

10 / 21

10. When were the first taxes on Scotch introduced, which led to illicit distilling?

1644

1725

1784

1823

11 / 21

11. What is the traditional Gaelic name for the small copper pot used to take samples of whisky from casks?

Douglas

Dram

Valinch

Spurtle

12 / 21

12. Which Scotch whisky distillery is the only one to have a Royal Warrant granted by the Prince of Wales?

Royal Lochnagar

Royal Salute

Miltonduff

Laphroaig

13 / 21

13. What distinguishes a "teaspoon" whisky in the Scotch industry?

A whisky from one distillery with a small amount from another added to prevent single malt labeling

A blend of several single malts, with one predominant flavour

A single malt whisky diluted with grain whisky at bottling

A single cask whisky that has been re-casked with a different whisky

14 / 21

14. Which distillery has a still called "The Wee Witchie?

Mortlach

Highland Park

Tamdhu

Bladnoch

15 / 21

15. Which distillery is known for its pioneering Solera Vat process for ageing whisky?

Glenlivet

Glenfiddich

Macallan

Balvenie

16 / 21

16. Which Scotch whisky distillery uses a unique "partial triple distillation" process?

Auchentoshan

Mortlach

Springbank

Benrinnes

17 / 21

17. What is the "Lincoln County Process" and its relevance to Scotch whisky?

A method of charcoal mellowing not used in Scotch production

A filtering technique exclusive to Tennessee whiskey, unrelated to Scotch

A distillation method used in some Lowland Scotch whiskies

A barrel aging process used in Kentucky, not applicable to Scotch

18 / 21

18. Which distillery is known for having the tallest stills in Scotland?

Dalwhinnie

Glenfiddich

Glen Grant

Glenmorangie

19 / 21

19. Which distillery is known for producing the heavily peated whisky series called Octomore?

Bruichladdich

Lagavulin

Caol Ila

Laphroaig

20 / 21

20. What is the usual strength at which Scotch whisky is matured in casks according to Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009

66.5%

63.5%

53%

46%

21 / 21

21. In which year did the Scotch Whisky Association tighten the rules regarding the labeling of Scotch whiskies as "Single Malt

2012

1997

2009

1984

Your score is

The average score is 64%

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Bourbon Beginner Quiz 1

20 questions to test your knowledge.

1 / 20

What does the 'Sour Mash' process involve?

Adding lemon or lime for flavouring

Aging the bourbon with sour wood

Distilling the bourbon at lower temperatures

Using some of the previous mash to start the fermentation of the new mash

2 / 20

What does the term 'high rye' bourbon refer to?

Bourbon with a higher percentage of rye grain in the mash bill

Bourbon aged in high-altitude warehouses

Bourbon distilled at a higher proof

Bourbon with added spices to mimic rye flavours

3 / 20

Can bourbon be made with a 100% corn mash bill?

Yes, but it must meet all other bourbon production regulations

No, it must contain other grains

Yes, but only if aged for over 10 years

No, it must include at least 20% barley

4 / 20

What does the term 'single barrel' mean with regard to bourbon?

Aged in a single type of oak

Made from a single type of corn

Each bottle comes from an individual aging barrel

Produced in a single distillation run

5 / 20

Is caramel colouring allowed in bourbon?

Yes, without restrictions

Yes, but only in small quantities

Yes, but only for bourbon not labeled as straight

6 / 20

What characteristic flavour notes are commonly associated with bourbon?

Peat, smoke, and iodine

Citrus, pear, and apple

Floral, honey, and spice

Vanilla, caramel, and oak

7 / 20

What is the primary grain used in bourbon production?

Corn

Rye

Wheat

Barley

8 / 20

Which process adds the most flavour and colour to bourbon?

Fermentation

Aging in new charred oak barrels

Bottling

Mashing

9 / 20

What does the term 'mash bill' refer to?

The distillation schedule

The warehouse location

The recipe of grains used to produce bourbon

The fermentation method

10 / 20

What does 'proof' mean in the context of bourbon?

A measure of the barrel's char level

The quality rating of the bourbon

The age of the bourbon

A measure of the alcohol content, with one proof being equal to 0.5% alcohol by volume

11 / 20

Is it true that all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon?

No, all whiskey is bourbon

No, bourbon and whiskey are entirely different

Yes

Yes, but only when produced in Kentucky

12 / 20

What does the term 'bottled-in-bond' mean in relation to bourbon?

Bottled at 90% proof

Aged for at least 4 years and bottled at 100 proof

Made from a single batch

Aged for at least 4 years

13 / 20

What is the minimum aging period for a spirit to be called straight bourbon?

1 years

3 years

4 years

2 years

14 / 20

Can bourbon be produced outside of Kentucky?

Only in Kentucky and Tennessee

Yes

Only within the Southern United States

15 / 20

What type of barrels must bourbon be aged in?

Used oak barrels

New, charred oak barrels

Stainless steel tanks

Any oak barrels

16 / 20

By law, what is the minimum percentage of corn that must be used in bourbon's mash bill?

56%

50%

51%

49%

17 / 20

What country is bourbon primarily associated with?

Canada

America

Scotland

Brazil

18 / 20

What is a 'Rickhouse'?

A bar specializing in bourbon

A distillery's tasting room

A warehouse where bourbon barrels are stored for aging

A tool used for opening bourbon barrels

19 / 20

At what proof must bourbon be entered into the barrel for ageing?

125 proof or below

160 proof or below

80 proof or below

100 proof or below

20 / 20

What is the purpose of rotating barrels within a rickhouse?

To prevent theft

To mix different bourbons together

To ensure a consistent aging process

It's purely for inventory reasons

Your score is

The average score is 63%