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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

All You Need To Know About Whiskey

By Chris Carr


Whiskey has been a popular drink for many people for hundreds of years. The word Whiskey means "Water of Life", originated in Scotland in the early 1400's. It is made from fermented grain mash. Different types of grain are used, wheat, barley, rye and corn. And all will give an individually different flavour. Once it is distilled it is aged in white oak casks. The taste of the beverage hasn't changed very much since the beginning of manufacture. Some distillers have added a smokey flavour and others have distilled their whiskey more than once, sometimes three times. All these processes help refine the flavour for the discerning drinker.

Whiskey is a wonderful drink for many occasions. Many weddings favour whiskey, as the bride and groom often toast each other to signify their relationship will stand the test of time, just like whiskey has. Ceremonial events have whiskey as the drink for their toasting occasions. Friends will use whiskey to toast each other as a sign of friendship.

Whiskey also makes an excellent gift for friend's, employees and business contacts. Executives may find that a whiskey at the end of a stressful day helps them relax and many business deals are made over a tot of whiskey. The mellow taste of whiskey has helped many a business deal conclude successfully. Sometimes imbibing in an excess of whiskey, may make someone feel like they are" The King Of The World".

Scotland has many distilleries of whiskey. Johnny Walker is perhaps the most famous one of all. It is sold in red, black, blue and green labels. The Glenfiddich distillery can be found in the highlands of Scotland. It was established in 1820 and produces a pure malt whiskey. The name Glenfiddich means" Valley of the Deer "in Gaelic. Ballantines Scotch Whiskey was a favourite of the late Queen Victoria and The late King Edward, it is distilled in Dumbarton.

Connoisseurs of whiskey will say the best way to enjoy whiskey is to drink it straight and sip slowly to savour the mellow flavour. Others prefer "Scotch on the Rocks", which is simply whiskey over ice cubes. The "bite" of the scotch is not quite so harsh with this method.

Ireland too distils a fine drop of whiskey also. Jameson's Irish whiskey was established in 1780 at their distillery in Dublin. Another is Tullamore Dew which was established in 1820. Tullamore dew is favoured in the drink of Irish coffee. Connoisseurs of whiskey will say the best way to drink it is to have it straight and just sip it slowly so as to savour the mellow tones. Others prefer to pour it over ice cubes, commonly known as "scotch on the rocks". The ice cubes gradually melt so that the "bite" of the whiskey becomes smoother.

Whiskey has been used at executive board level for celebrating the signing of contracts. It is an excellent gift for friends and employees. A tot at the end of a busy day is an excellent way to relax and wind down. It helps to sooth the soul. However imbibing a little too much may give the false impression that you may be "The King Of The World".




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