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WSET Spirits Level 1 - Quiz 2 Answer explained: 1. Answer is C. Labelling is a process of packaging instead of post-distillation 2. Answer is D. The order of the 4 key steps in spirits production is Process raw material, fermentation, distillation and post-distillation. 3. Answer is C. Pot still spirits are relatively low strength and the alcohol strength is approx 25% after 1st distillation and 75% after 2nd distillation. 4. Answer is B. Labelling terms for VS, VSOP and OX Cognacs are 2, 4 and 10 years respectively. 5. Answer is C. Vodka can be made from any raw materials. 6. Answer is C. Grains are malted and dried before sugar conversion in a whiskey making process. 7. Answer is B. Whiskies are oak-aged spirits that must be made of grains, which can be distilled through column or pot stills depending on the legal requirements. Most whiskies are diluted to approx. 40% abv. 8. Answer is B. Rums are made from sugar cane, often have pronounced grassy and herbaceous flavour. 9. Answer is C. Guadalajara is one of the certain states of Mexico where Tequila can be made. 10. Answer is A. Reposado are aged in oak between 2 and 12 months. 11. Answer is A. Gin is a flavoured spirit that must have the predominant flavour of juniper. 12. Answer is A. Producers do not have to start with a raw materials, instead, they can buy pre-made spirits. 13. Answer is C. Amoritised wine are not spirits and most of them are made using white wine. 14. Answer is A. Classic Cocktail family includes: Straight-forward, Shour Sour, Highball and Long Sour. 15. Answer is D. Cuba Libre is a kind of highball.