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Whisky's basic flavouring and bouquet come from the so-called impurities, fusel oil, esters and aldehydes of the grain distillation. The Irish and Scotch Whisky competition necessitated a change in spelling. For purposes of identification, the Irish kept the "e" and the Scottish dropped it.
Whisky's basic flavouring and bouquet come from the so-called impurities, fusel oil, esters and aldehydes of the grain distillation. The Irish and Scotch Whisky competition necessitated a change in spelling. For purposes of identification, the Irish kept the "e" and the Scottish dropped it.
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Whisky's basic flavouring and bouquet come from the so-called impurities, fusel oil, esters and aldehydes of the grain distillation. The Irish and Scotch Whisky competition necessitated a change in spelling. For purposes of identification, the Irish kept the "e" and the Scottish dropped it.
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Whiskey | Whisky There are many types of whiskies but all are made from grains in a similar manner
The most commonly used grains are barley,
corn, rye and wheat
Whisky's basic flavouring and bouquet come
from the so-called impurities, fusel oil, esters and aldehydes of the grain distillation
The Irish and Scotch Whiskey competition
necessitated a change in spelling. For purposes of identification, the Irish kept the "e" and the Scottish dropped it. Scotch Whisky (Single Malt Scotch Whisky)
Produced by pot still method only
The mash consists of only malted
barley
The unique flavour and character
comes from the water used
The distinctive smoky taste comes
from the peat fires over which the barley malt dry Scotch Whisky (Single Malt Scotch Whisky)
A single-malt whisky means a malt
whisky produced by a single distillery
Malt scotches are generally darker
in colour than blended scotches because of increased aging in barrel
They are traditionally served at
room temperature
By law, all scotches must be aged a
minimum of three years in Scotland (Glenfiddich) Scotch Whisky (Blended Scotch Whisky)
A blended whisky is usually light and mild tasting
Several years whisky are blended together either before or after ageing Scotch Whisky (Blended Scotch Whisky)
Blended scotch means a blend of
pot-stilled malt whiskies with whiskies produced in Scotland by column still method
The cereal mix may contain un-
malted as well as malted barley and other grains (Johnny Walker Red) Irish Whiskey
A distinctive product of Ireland,
manufacture in compliance with the guidelines of Irish Distillers, Ltd.
Irish whiskey is a blend made from a
mash of mostly barley (malted and un-malted), wheat, oats, corn and rye.
Most Irish whiskeys are produced
from pot stills which help give them a distinctive taste.
Double or even triple distillation is
common with Irish whiskey. Irish Whiskey Irish whiskey must be aged for a minimum of three years in Ireland but is on average aged five to eight years prior to shipping.
Ageing usually takes place in
used Bourbon or Sherry barrels or a combination of the two.
Irish whiskey has a delicate
odour of honey, vanilla and orange peel, with a light and mild flavour (Jameson, Old Bushmills). American Whiskey (Corn Whiskey)
Corn whiskey is distilled at a percentage of
alcohol not exceeding 80 %.
From a mash of at least 80% corn.
It must be stored in un-charred oak barrels
or used charred oak barrels at not more than 62% alcohol. American Whiskey (Corn Whiskey) Corn whiskey must be aged for a minimum of two years.
Because of its dominant corn
content, corn whiskey is extremely light in flavour (Early Times). American Whiskey (Bourbon)
Bourbon is a distinctive whiskey of Kentucky.
Made from a minimum of
51% and not exceeding 75% corn mash.
Rye, wheat and barley malt
can be used in the blend.
The quantity used is dictated
by the distiller. American Whiskey (Bourbon) Bourbon must be barreled at not less than 40% and not more than 65% a.b.v.
The raw bourbon is then
put into new, large, charred oak barrels ranging from 60 to 66 gallons.
Bourbon by law must be aged
for a minimum of 2 years.
Most distillers age it for
anywhere from 4 to 10 years (Wild Turkey). American Whiskey (Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey) A type of whiskey produced by using a spent distiller's beer to aid in fermenting a new batch of mash.
The lactic acid present permits
the pH adjustment and suppresses the reproduction of undesired bacteria. American Whiskey (Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey)
Sour mash acquired its name because the spent distiller's
mash has a slightly acid taste. The resulting distilled spirits are anything but sour (Jack Daniels, Jim Bean). Canadian Whisky (Rye Whisky) Made from a mash consisting of at least 51% rye grain.
Corn and barley can be used in
the blend.
Distilled at 80% alcohol by
volume and stored at no less than 65% a.b.v. Canadian Whisky (Rye Whisky) Rye must be aged for a minimum of two years in charred oak casks although four years is standard.