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Whisky quiz (1/4)

Let’s get quizzical! Test your knowledge of the Scotch whisky production process with the following 10 questions.

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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