2023-2024 WSET Others Level 2 Spirits Exam With Answers (152 Solved Questions)

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WSET Level 2 Spirits Exam 2023-2024What is the aim of processing the raw material? - ANSWERTo create a sugaryliquidWhat happens during alcoholic fermentation? - ANSWERYeast eats sugars tocreate alcohol, congeners and carbon dioxideWhat system is used in the USA to express alcohol content? - ANSWERProof.Two degrees proof equals 1% abvWhat is the aim of distillation? - ANSWERTo select and concentrate parts of thealcoholic liquid (alcohol and congeners) and leave others behindWhat is the aim of post-distillation operations? - ANSWERTo ensure that when aspirit is put on sale it has the correct colour, aroma, sweetness and alcoholicstrengthWhat is the most important alcohol in a spirit? - ANSWEREthanolWhat type of aromas are created by esters? - ANSWERFruity aromasWhat is the appearance of a newly made spirit? - ANSWERWater-white andcolourlessEthanol boils at a lower temperature than pure water. True or False? - ANSWERTRUEWhat is the name of the section of the still between the pot and the head? -ANSWERSwan neckWhat is the typical heat source for a pot still? - ANSWERSteamWhat is the purpose of a condenser in a pot still? - ANSWERConverts thevapours back to a liquidIn pot still distillation, what happens in the first distillation? - ANSWERDistilalcoholic liquid into low wines, discard watery wasteIn pot still distillation, what is the typical abv of the low wines? - ANSWER25-30%In pot still distillation, what happens in the second distillation? - ANSWERDistil

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low wines with heads and tails of previous batch, separate heads, hearts and tails,discard watery wasteWhat happens to the heads and tails at the end of the second distillation? -ANSWERThey are collected and used for the next distillationWhat is the name for the portion of the second distillation that will be kept andsold? - ANSWERHeartColumn stills can run continuously. True or false? - ANSWERTRUEIn a column still, where are the hearts typically taken from? - ANSWERA platejust below the top of the stillWhat is the highest abv that can be reached in a column still? - ANSWER96%What intensity would you expect in a spirit taken off the still at 75%? - ANSWERPronouncedWhat intensity would you expect in a spirit taken off the still at 96%? - ANSWERNeutralWhat is the function of the bubblecap on a plate? - ANSWERForces vapoursthrough the layer of alcoholic liquid on the plate. The heat in the vapours meansthe liquid is kept boilingWhat is the function of the downcomer on a plate? - ANSWERAllows water andless volatile fractions to overflow to the plate belowPut the following post-distillation operations in the correct order:FinishingAdding other flavoursMaturationBlending - ANSWERMaturationAdding other flavoursBlendingFinishingWhat are the affects of oak maturation? - ANSWERAdding colour and congeners

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Exposure to oxygenEvaporation of water and alcoholRemove harshnessWhat are the key considerations for oak barrels? - ANSWERBarrel agePrevious contentsWarehouse temperatureWhat materials are typically used for inert vessels? - ANSWERStainless steel orglassWhat will change in a spirit that is stored in an inert vessel for a number ofmonths? - ANSWERIt becomes smooth and more mouthfillingWhat are the aims of blending a spirit? - ANSWERConsistency and complexityWhat are the options for finishing a spirit? - ANSWERAdding waterAdding colourAdding sugarFiltrationWhat is the name of the material added to change the colour of an oak maturedspirit? - ANSWERCaramelWhat is the name of the process that removes potential haziness from a spirit? -ANSWERChill-filtrationHow are grapes, pears and apples processed? - ANSWERCrushed and pressedWhat are differences in processing white grape pomace and black grape pomace? -ANSWERWhite grape pomace contains some juice, the skins are mixed withwater and the liquid is fermented. Black grape skins contain alcohol, they can bedistilled immediately.What is the main grape variety used for Cognac production? - ANSWERUgniBlancWhat are the sub-regions of Cognac? - ANSWERGrande Champagne, Petite

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Champagne, BorderiesWhat does the term 'Fine Champagne' mean on a bottle of a Cognac? - ANSWERAblend of spirits from Grande Champagne (minimum 50%) and Petite ChampagneWhat are the two relatively rare features of a pot still in Cognac? - ANSWERMustbe directly heated with flames, must use a 'worm tub' condenserWhat is the minimum length of maturation for a Cognac? - ANSWERTwo yearsCognacs are typically slightly sweetened before bottling. True or False? - ANSWERTRUEWhat are the three main grape varieties used for Armagnac? - ANSWERUgniBlanc, Baco Blanc, Folle BlancheWhy type of still is typically used for Armagnac production? - ANSWERColumnstill - short column with relatively few platesWhat is the name of an Armagnac aged for a minimum of 3 months in stainlesssteel? - ANSWERBlancheVintage spirits are produced in Cognac. True or False? - ANSWERFALSEWhat fruit is Calvados made from? - ANSWERApples and pearsWhat is grappa made from? - ANSWERGrape pomaceWhat is grappa typically matured in? - ANSWERInert vesselsWhat are the most important grains for whisky production? - ANSWERBarley,corn, wheat, rye

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