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Single Malt Scotch Whisky Quiz #1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Quiz #1

Single Malt Scotch Whisky Quiz #1

Test your knowledge of single malt Scotch whisky and the Scotch whisky production process with the following 10 questions.

Single Malt Scotch Whisky Quiz #1

  1. What can be Plain, Onion, Lantern, Straight or Ball?
  2. What type of still has a sight glass?
  3. What is the purpose of a sight glass? 
  4. What is the instrument used to measure the alcohol content called?
  5. What is the purpose of a Lyne arm on a still?
  6. Will an ascending Lyne arm result in more or less reflux?
  7. What still part comes next in this sequence: head, Lyne arm, condenser, tail pipe, __________?
  8. Name two Scotch whisky distilleries that have a purifier.
  9. Traditional worm tubs have steadily been replaced with what new style of condenser?
  10. Are feints recycled through the wash still or the spirit still?

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