LVL 2 Spirits Sample Questions

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.

Hors d'Age for Armagnac means
  • all contents at least 3 years old
  • all contents at least 6 years old
  • all contents at least 10 years old
  • unaged and clear in color
High-ester rums with extremely exaggerated fruity aromas from a pot still are most likely from
  • Barbados
  • Guyana
  • Jamaica
  • Cuba
A reposado Tequila must be aged in wood for a least
  • two months
  • twelve months
  • two years
  • three years
The Lincoln County Process is
  • A cocktail with rum and bitters
  • The use of partially malted barley
  • Filtering through sugar maple charcoal
  • Reducing ABV with pure water
"Wood finishing" is often used in the production of
  • Pisco
  • Mezcal
  • Scotch Whisky
  • Gold Tequila
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
A jigger is
  • the name of the worm in a Tequiola bottle
  • the tube leading into the condenser
  • Another name for new make spirit
  • A measuring tool
In Europe, Vermouth must contain this botanical
  • wormwoods
  • anise
  • coriander
  • juniper
Spice, lemon zest and caraway seed would likely be found on the nose of..
  • Mezcal
  • Scotch whisky
  • Rye Whiskey
  • Tennessee Whiskey
Pastis must include
  • Coriander
  • Juniper
  • Licorice
  • Espadin
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