The Ultimate Quiz On Whiskey!

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    What is the percentage of alcohol in commercial whiskey? - ProProfs

    What is the percentage of alcohol in commercial whiskey?

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    • 40%
    • 30%
    • 25%
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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!

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    Which of the following is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world? - ProProfs

    Which of the following is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world?

    • East Asia

    • Northern America

    • Northern Ireland

    • South America

    Correct Answer
    A. Northern Ireland
    Explanation
    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.

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    Which of the following country is not well known for making whiskey? - ProProfs

    Which of the following country is not well known for making whiskey?

    • England

    • The U.S.A

    • Scotland

    • Ireland

    Correct Answer
    A. England
    Explanation
    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.

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    Whiskey has contributed over ........................... to the US economy? - ProProfs

    Whiskey has contributed over ........................... to the US economy?

    • £ 2.45 Billion

    • £ 5.05 Billion

    • £ 4.25 Billion

    • £ 3.26 Billion

    Correct Answer
    A. £ 4.25 Billion
    Explanation
    Whiskey has contributed £4.25 billion to the US economy.

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    The earliest chemical records distillation of Alcohol where in ....................... in the 1st century AD? - ProProfs

    The earliest chemical records distillation of Alcohol where in ....................... in the 1st century AD?

    • Italy

    • Germany

    • Denmark

    • Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. Italy
    Explanation
    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.

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    Which is the oldest whiskey in the world? - ProProfs

    Which is the oldest whiskey in the world?

    • Karuizawa Whiskey

    • Glenavon Special Liqueur Whisky

    • Macallan M

    • Isabelle Islay

    Correct Answer
    A. Glenavon Special Liqueur Whisky
    Explanation
    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.

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    Which year did Denmark begin the production of whiskey? - ProProfs

    Which year did Denmark begin the production of whiskey?

    • 1974

    • 1950

    • 1968

    • 1989

    Correct Answer
    A. 1974
    Explanation
    Denmark began the production of whiskey in 1974.

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    Distilled alcohol was known in Latin as ...........................? - ProProfs

    Distilled alcohol was known in Latin as ...........................?

    • Uisge

    • Gaelic

    • Aqua Vitae

    • Trah

    Correct Answer
    A. Uisge
    Explanation
    Distilled alcohol was known in Latin as "Uisge".

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