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Whiskey is associated with old men & this is the spirit the is considered to be consumed by mature men.
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Whiskey Types available in the market & how to differentiate
How is Whisk(e)y spelt with the ‘e’ or without it? • He Americans & the Irish spell it with the ‘e’ whereas the Scottish along with other 3 major whisky producing countries India, Canada & Japan spell it without the ‘e’. • The one without the ‘e’ is adopted fairly across the globe & its spelt the same. • But whiskey is spelt both the ways & it all matters with how it is brewed. • Whisky is a serious kind of alcoholic drink which is an alcoholic beverage that is distilled and fermented from grains such as barley, rye, corn and wheat. • This is again adds value as it is aged, generally whiskey is aged in charred oak cask that inhibits the brown colour to it. • Whiskey is associated with old men & this is the spirit the is considered to be consumed by matured men.
There are quite a numerous types of whisky as listed below • Scotch • Irish • Bourbon • Canadian • Japanese • Rye • Blended • Single Malt • Next time , before you pour your whiskey you need to know the compositions & why it is that way which will add knowledge to your taste of whiskey when you drink them.
Scotch Whisky • Scotch is tasted by the drinkers for its potent rich heritage and its is not drunk for intoxication. • To be known as scotch it has to be brewed in the Scotland region with malted barley and has to be aged nothing lesser than 3 years. • The Scottish practice whisky making religiously and they have laws that govern them. • Scotch, like wine, has unique taste & flavours that goes with the region in Scotland which are Lowland, Highland, Speyside, Campbeltown and Islay. • Single malt is called as it is made from a Single grain and brewed in one distillery.
Single malt is exclusively made from malted Barley, yeast and water. • Scotch whiskey is made from malted barley or grain, which is corn or wheat, and classified as single malt or grain whisky or as blended whisky. • The first whisky was produced in 1494. • The scotch when bottled must have an age written on it. • Scotch is a drink that can be consumed after your dinner.
Irish Whiskey • Irish Whiskey gives a chilled feeling which can be enjoyed with your friends for a great toast, this whiskey is smooth, relaxed & rounded with the right mix of sweetness in terms of flavour. • Irish Whiskey is brewed from malt mash and is distilled using caramel colouring and water. • The ageing is a minimum of three years in wooden cask which is mandatory for the produce. • Thus the Irish whiskey is good to sipping it neatly. • This whisky makes its way for the making of a wide variety of cocktails that are served. • They blend well with coffee & ale an other ingredients that makes your cocktail excellent to taste.
Bourbon Whiskey • Bourbon is an American whiskey they are produced anywhere in United States, but widely in the Kentucky. • The state of Tennessee has a different taste of Bourbon. The procedure that the whiskey undergoes during its production gives the style, taste & variety to the bourbon. • A bourbon should definitely consist of 51% corn and then the rest can be barley, rye and /or wheat for the fermentation process that it should undergo. • The Whiskey produces in Tennessee goes through a charcoal filtration before they are stored in the casks. • The ageing of a Bourbon must be nothing less that 2 years in a fresh toasted casks made with American white oak which gives it the taste & style. • When a Bourbon whiskey is not blended properly it is known as the straight bourbon. The Mint Juleps has bourbon as its main ingredient. The best of the Bourbon makes way to the mint juleps to taste better.
Canadian Whiskey • The Canadian Whiskey is similar to their Scotch counterparts in the ageing of years, which is nonetheless that 3 years. • These are a brewed with corn and rye only which makes it smooth and light as a drink. • They generally do not have any storage criteria link white oak or cask with predetermined quality to give it the style & taste, this actually is inhibited from the high percentage of corn & rye mix where the corn takes a precedence.
Japanese Whiskey • Japanese Whiskey is a go between for scotch and bourbon, its a easy drink with its own style. • A splash of soda will make this whiskey great to drink. • These are also used for mix up to make the best of cocktails. • The Japanese whiskey has made way into the consumers mind in the last decade.
Rye Whiskey • As the name says this whiskey is mostly brewed with 51% of rye and the balance 49% has a mix of Malted early and corn. • The rye make the drink spicy when compared to the sweetness and smoothness of the bourbon. • The ageing is done in oak casks for a minimum period of 2 years. • This drink are preferred by veteran drinkers due to the spicy nature of taste is leave you with.
Blended Whiskey • The blend is determined by the mix of different whiskies made up of malt or grain. • These whiskies differ due to the origin and distillery they are made at. • Each distillery gives out its own flavour which gives character to the blended whisky. • The best brands have the consistency in the ratio of malt and grain mix. • If the malt whisky ration is more the blend churns out be the best. They make a good cocktail mix.
Single Malt Whiskey • The Single malt goes by the ingredient where only barley malt is used in the making of this whisky. • The whisky is to be distilled from one batch of scotch and in one distillery only to give the unique taste. • As the scotch is popularly brewed in the Scotland this is best bottled by the Scots. The ageing like the scotch is for a minimum period of 3 years in oak casks. • The American make the single malt from rye which make it spicy in flavour. • Now the best of whisky types have been laid out for your understanding the next time you pour your whisky in the glass you will notice the type of taste. • Whisky is best for family & friend to have a great evening toast.
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