WEI

You will have an hour to answer 50 questions in multiple choice format.  You can also download the LVL 2 Spirits Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).

Below you will find a sample of questions similar to what you'll find on the LVL2 Spirits exam. WEI students have access to many questions with grading and scoring in their student portal.

The minimum age of a VSOP Cognac is?

• 12 months
• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

Fine Champagne on a Cognac bottle means

• The grapes came from Grand and Petite Champagne regions in Cognac
• The base wine was sparking wine from Champagne
• The grapes came from the region Fine Champagne
• It has been aged for over 7 years

Calvados is

• made from apples and pears
• fermented twice
• never aged in oak
• made from Folle Blanche

A reposado Tequila must be aged in wood for a least

• two months
• twelve months
• two years
• three years

Borderies is?

• Rum made from two different countries
• A style of Armagnac
• Un-aged apple based spirit
• A grape region in Cognac

Which one of the following statements is true?

• Cubed ice is typically used when shaking a drink
• It is acceptable to handle the ice with your hands
• Fresh fruit juices can be keep for a couple of weeks without showing any signs of deterioration
• Simple syrups are never flavored

Which of these is not a Scotch Whisky region?

• Highland
• Chivas
• Speyside
• Campbeltown
• Lowland

Which type of barrels are most commonly used in the production of Scotch Whisky?

• New oak barrels
• Heavily charred oak barrels
• Ex-Sherry barrels
• Ex-Bourbon barrels

In the US/EU, a Neutral Spirit has to be

• 95/96 Proof
• 80/85% ABV
• 100/102% ABV
• 95/96% ABV
• Aged 3 years

In Europe, Vermouth must contain this botanical

• wormwoods
• anise
• coriander
• juniper