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Whisky Origin

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9th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 20 pts

What is the origin of the word "whisky"?

It comes from the Scottish Gaelic phrase "uisge beatha," which means "water of life."

It comes from the Irish Gaelic phrase "uisce beatha," which means "water of life."

It comes from the English word "whisk," as the drink was traditionally stirred with a whisk.

It comes from the French word "whisqué," which means "to distill."

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 20 pts

What is the process involved in creating whisky?

Mixing fermented grapes and aging the mixture in wooden barrels

Distilling wine and aging the distilled liquid in stainless steel tanks

Fermenting grain mash and aging the resulting liquid in wooden barrels after distillation

Mixing various herbs and spices and aging the mixture in wooden barrels

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 20 pts

What were the early Irish whiskies flavored with?

Fennel, anise, and mint

Cinnamon and cloves

Juniper berries and cardamom

Hops and barley

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 20 pts

When did monks start distilling alcohol for therapeutic purposes in Ireland?

11th century

13th century

12th century

14th century

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 20 pts

What were some factors that led to the decline of the Irish whiskey industry in the early 20th century?

The popularity of beer and wine over whiskey

Economic sanctions on Irish whiskey exports

Prohibition in the United States, the Irish War of Independence, and the Irish Civil War

Changes in the recipe and production process of Irish whiskey

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 20 pts

What was the status of the Irish whiskey industry by the mid-20th century?

It was thriving with over 90 distilleries in operation

It was struggling with only a handful of distilleries left

It was a relatively new industry with only a few distilleries

It was the second largest producer of whiskey in the world

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 20 pts

What is the percentage of corn in the grains used to make whisky?

70%

10%

15%

5%

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