Alcohol Trivia

This week, let's celebrate and enjoy some beverages with a fun trivia quiz related to alcohol. Have fun!

Questions

1. 1. What plant is tequila made from?
2. 2. In the realm of Greek legends, which deity is associated with wine?
3. 3. What is mead made from?
4. 4. Gin is flavored with what?
5. 5. What term is used to refer to the closure on a wine barrel?
6. 6. Can you explain the distinctions between whiskey, bourbon, and scotch?
7. 7. What is rum made from?
8. 8. What volume does a 'fifth' of a spirit typically represent?
9. 9. What volume is contained within a 'handle' of a spirit?
10. 10. How big is a standard bottle of wine?
11. 11. What are the names of the larger wine bottles designated by these multiples of a standard size: 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 20x?
12. 12. What flavor is Grand Manier?
13. 13. How is a “neat” drink served?
14. 14. Which spirit brand is recognized for its exceptionally high alcohol levels, typically ranging from 60% to 95%?
15. 15. In most states, what is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration while driving?
16. 16. What is the unique exception regarding alcohol consumption in the British Parliament?
17. 17. What can attendees typically expect during a gathering of Bill W's friends?
18. 18. What characteristics must an alcoholic beverage possess in order to be flammable?
19. 19. Which grape variety is the most widely cultivated and enjoyed worldwide?
20. 20. On average, how many grapes are needed to produce a single bottle of wine?

Answers

1. 1. The agave cactus
2. 2. Bacchus
3. 3. Honey
4. 4. Juniper berries
5. 5. Bung
6. 6. Whiskey is a broad category referring to spirits distilled from grains such as corn, rye, barley, or wheat. Bourbon is a specific type of whiskey produced primarily in the United States, with Kentucky being the most notable region. Scotch, on the other hand, is a type of whiskey that originates from Scotland.
7. 7. Sugar cane
8. 8. Originally, a 'fifth' denoted one-fifth of a gallon, roughly equating to 757 milliliters, but the current standard measure is around 750 milliliters, or 0.75 liters.
9. 9. 1.75 liters
10. 10. The same as a fifth, 0.75 liters.
11. 11. 2x = Magnum
    1. 4x = Double magnum
    2. 6x = Jeroboam
    3. 8x = Imperial
    4. 12x = Salamanazar
    5. 16x = Balthazar
    6. 20x = Nebuchadnezzar
12. 12. Orange
13. 13. A neat drink is typically served as a pure shot of alcohol at room temperature, without any mixers or ice.
14. 14. Everclear
15. 15. 0.08%. Some states are at 0.1%.
16. 16. The Chancellor is permitted to drink alcohol during the presentation of his annual budget.
17. 17. The reference to Bill W pertains to William Griffith Wilson, a founding figure of Alcoholics Anonymous. A gathering known as the friends of Bill W is another way to describe an AA meeting.
18. 18. To achieve a steady flame, the alcohol must have a significantly high proof, usually at least 150 proof.
19. 19. Cabernet Sauvignon
20. 20. 200

Written by: Michael Shackleford