Tasting Whiskey For Dummies: The Complete Whiskey Handbook for Beginners by Olson Jake

Tasting Whiskey For Dummies: The Complete Whiskey Handbook for Beginners by Olson Jake

Author:Olson, Jake [Olson, Jake]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2015-01-09T16:00:00+00:00


Types of whiskey

Scotch whiskey

Scotch is whiskey made in Scotland, mostly from malted barley. The most distinctive Scotch whiskeys are single malts. Not all whiskey is Scotch whiskey and to carry that name, certain requirements must be fulfilled, like; whiskey must be produced and distilled in Scotland, plus it must mature in oak barrels for three years. Single malt scotch besides these requirements, must fulfill some additional requirements including: it must be produced at one distillery (single), usually made only with malted grain and distilled in copper pot stills. This is an expensive process but produces a rich whiskey flavor and since it is produced in one distillery, blending with different types of whiskey is not possible and this is the reason why it has such an individual taste. This is also reason why single malt scotch whiskey is more expensive than blended ones and why are they so much fun to explore.

Single malts are diverse in flavor, which can range from subtle complex whiskies to firmer, sometimes spicier versions, characteristic of the Highlands, to the briny and often smoky whiskies form the Scottish coastlines.

Although single malt is priced and valued by its unique flavor, the combination of several single malts can bring joy to all consumers. Perfect examples of blended scotches are Chivas, Jonny Walker and Cutty Sark. The advantage of blending is that it smooth out the rough edges and fills missing gaps with a final result in perfectly blended whiskey. Some blends are incredible products which are lighter in flavor and thus less expensive compared to a single malt. There is unfortunately a single problem with Scotch whiskies. They are all perceived to be mostly smoky. This is incorrect and if you do not appreciate a smoky flavor, you should know that only a handful of them are smoky. This characteristic flavor comes from using malted barley which is dried over a peat fire. Peat was the only fuel source for many distilleries in past times, but with modernization, peat is now only matter of choice and an optional flavor enhancement.

Scotch whiskey can be enjoyed in its pure form, but can be also part of great cocktails and we bring you this one, Rob Roy.



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