Certified Bourbon Professional Exam
UPDATED Study Guide ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Distillation - CORRECT ANSWER A process that separates the substances in a
solution based on their boiling points
Aqua Vitae - CORRECT ANSWER "the water of life" - something that heals, usually
alcohol.
New England British Settlers mostly made what? - CORRECT ANSWER rum
Pennsylvania Dutch mostly made what? - CORRECT ANSWER whiskey mostly from
rye
The Patriot's Drink was what? - CORRECT ANSWER Rye Whiskey
Mount Vernon - CORRECT ANSWER George Washington's home in Virginia. At one
point, had the largest rye distillery in the country.
Whiskey - CORRECT ANSWER In 1794, farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled against
Hamilton's excise tax on whiskey, and several federal officers were killed in the riots caused
by their attempts to serve arrest warrants on the offenders. In October, 1794, the army, led by
Washington, put down the rebellion. The incident showed that the new government under the
Constitution could react swiftly and effectively to such a problem, in contrast to the inability
of the government under the Articles of Confederation to deal with Shay's Rebellion.
Nicknames for Early Bourbons and Ryes - CORRECT ANSWER red liquor and
monongahela
