Product knowledge - Whisky

8 important questions on Product knowledge - Whisky

What are some cocktails made with Whisky?

  • Whisky sour
  • Old fashioned
  • Manhattan

How is Whisky produced?

  1. Malting
  2. Mashing
  3. Fermentation
  4. Distillation
  5. Maturation
  6. Blending (optional)
  7. Bottling

How is Whisky classified?

  1. Single malt
  2. Blended malt / Pure malt
  3. Grain whisky
  4. Blended whisky
  5. Bourbon and Tennessee whisky
  • Higher grades + faster learning
  • Never study anything twice
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Discover Sailabus

What is blended malt?

  • Is a blend if single malt from at least 2 different distilleries
  • Ex: Nikka Pure Malt (Japan) and Monkey Shoulder Pure Malt (Scotland)

What is Grain Whisky?

  • Mix of grains (barley, rye or corn)
  • Column still --> high purity alcohol but less flavor and character
  • Ex: Haigh Club

What is Blended Whisky?

  • Composed of grain whiskies and a mix of single malt whiskies
  • Ex: Johnnie Walker, Chivas, Jameson (Ireland) and Hibiki (Japan)

What is Bourbon and Tennessee whisky?

  • USA (95% made in Kentucky)
  • 51% corn and the other wheat, rye or barley
  • Aged 2 years in a new, charred oak barrels to enhance a vanilla flavor (mash bill)
  • Ex: Maker's Mark (Bourbon) and Jack Daniel's (Tennessee whisky)

What are the differences between Bourbon and Tennessee?

  • Tennessee whisky must be produced in the state of Tennessee
  • Tennessee whisky must be filtered trough maple charcoal prior to ageing and that will give a light smokey taste

The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:

  • A unique study and practice tool
  • Never study anything twice again
  • Get the grades you hope for
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Remember faster, study better. Scientifically proven.
Trustpilot Logo