Question 1
In spirits production, the term 'heads' refers to which fraction of the distillate?
Correct Answer:
The first fraction collected, containing methanol and low-boiling congeners
Question 2
A pot still differs from a column (Coffey) still primarily in that a pot still:
Correct Answer:
Is a batch distillation vessel that retains more congeners and flavor
Question 3
Which raw material provides the fermentable sugars for Cognac production?
Correct Answer:
Ugni Blanc grapes
Question 4
The six classified growing regions of Cognac AOC are ranked by quality. Which two are considered the finest and are located closest to the town of Cognac?
Correct Answer:
Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne
Question 5
VS, VSOP, and XO are Cognac age classifications. What minimum wood-aging requirement applies to XO Cognac as of 2018?
Correct Answer:
At least 10 years
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