SWE CSE Practice Questions - SWE Certified Spirits Educator (CSE) Exam

When aging a spirit in new charred oak barrels, the char layer primarily contributes which of the following?

Tannins, vanilla, and caramel flavors extracted from the wood's lignin and hemicellulose, plus activated charcoal filtration Carbon dioxide that prevents oxidation inside the barrel Alcohol concentration through evaporation of water Sulfur compounds that add complexity to the spirit's nose

Correct Answer:

Tannins, vanilla, and caramel flavors extracted from the wood's lignin and hemicellulose, plus activated charcoal filtration

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