The Ultimate Quiz On Whiskey!
Whiskey is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash or barley. Whiskey is one of the most popular beverages in the world. The following quiz is for whiskey connoisseurs. I bet you can't answer all of them. Good luck!
- 1.
What is the percentage of alcohol in commercial whiskey?
- A.
60%
- B.
40%
- C.
30%
- D.
25%
Correct Answer
B. 40%Explanation
Commercial whiskey typically contains 40% alcohol.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Whiskey has contributed over ........................... to the US economy?
- A.
£ 2.45 Billion
- B.
£ 5.05 Billion
- C.
£ 4.25 Billion
- D.
£ 3.26 Billion
Correct Answer
C. £ 4.25 BillionExplanation
Whiskey has contributed £4.25 billion to the US economy.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which year did Denmark begin the production of whiskey?
- A.
1974
- B.
1950
- C.
1968
- D.
1989
Correct Answer
A. 1974Explanation
Denmark began the production of whiskey in 1974.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following country is not well known for making whiskey?
- A.
England
- B.
The U.S.A
- C.
Scotland
- D.
Ireland
Correct Answer
A. EnglandExplanation
England is not well known for making whiskey because the country is more famous for producing other types of alcoholic beverages such as gin and beer. While Scotland, Ireland, and the U.S.A are renowned for their whiskey production, England does not have a strong tradition or reputation in whiskey making.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Distilled alcohol was known in Latin as ...........................?
- A.
Uisge
- B.
Gaelic
- C.
Aqua Vitae
- D.
Trah
Correct Answer
A. UisgeExplanation
Distilled alcohol was known in Latin as "Uisge".Rate this question:
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- 6.
The earliest chemical records distillation of Alcohol where in ....................... in the 1st century AD?
- A.
Italy
- B.
Germany
- C.
Denmark
- D.
Australia
Correct Answer
A. ItalyExplanation
The earliest chemical records of distillation of alcohol were found in Italy in the 1st century AD. This suggests that the practice of distilling alcohol originated in Italy during this time period.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world?
- A.
East Asia
- B.
Northern America
- C.
Northern Ireland
- D.
South America
Correct Answer
C. Northern IrelandExplanation
The correct answer is Northern Ireland. The oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world is located in Northern Ireland. This means that it has been producing whiskey for a longer period of time compared to distilleries in East Asia, Northern America, and South America.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which is the oldest whiskey in the world?
- A.
Karuizawa Whiskey
- B.
Glenavon Special Liqueur Whisky
- C.
Macallan M
- D.
Isabelle Islay
Correct Answer
B. Glenavon Special Liqueur WhiskyExplanation
Glenavon Special Liqueur Whisky is considered to be the oldest whiskey in the world. While the exact age of the whiskey is not specified in the question, it is known to have been produced in the 1850s. This makes it older than other options such as Karuizawa Whiskey, Macallan M, and Isabelle Islay. Therefore, Glenavon Special Liqueur Whisky is the correct answer for the oldest whiskey in the world.Rate this question:
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