Whisky Origin

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."

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

What were the early Irish whiskies flavored with?

• Fennel, anise, and mint

• Cinnamon and cloves

• Juniper berries and cardamom

• Hops and barley

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

• 11th century

• 13th century

• 12th century

• 14th century

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

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

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

• 70%

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

What percentage of whisky's composition is water?

• 38%

• 60%

• 2%

• 100%

What is the main ingredient used in making malt whisky?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Malted Barley

• A mixture of grains

Which type of whisky base is typically used as a base for blended Scotch whisky?

• Malt whisky

• Grain whisky

• Bourbon whisky

• Rye whisky