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WHISK(E)Y Scotch, Irish, Bourbon & Rye


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Whiskey | Whisky

There are many types of whiskies but all aremade from grains in a similar manner

The most commonly used grains are barley,corn, rye and wheat

Whisky's basic flavouring and bouquet comefrom the so-called impurities, fusel oil, estersand aldehydes of the grain distillation

The Irish and Scotch Whiskey competitionnecessitated a change in spelling. For purposesof identification, the Irish kept the "e" and theScottish dropped it.


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Scotch Whisky (Single Malt Scotch Whisky)

Produced by pot still method only

The mash consists of only maltedbarley

The unique flavour and charactercomes from the water used

The distinctive smoky taste comesfrom the peat fires over which thebarley malt dry


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Scotch Whisky (Single Malt Scotch Whisky)

A single-malt whisky means a maltwhisky produced by a single

distillery

Malt scotches are generally darker

in colour than blended scotchesbecause of increased aging in barrel

They are traditionally served at

room temperature

By law, all scotches must be aged aminimum of three years in Scotland(Glenfiddich)


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Scotch Whisky (Blended Scotch Whisky)

A blended whisky is usually light and mild tastingSeveral years whisky are blended together either before or after ageing


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Scotch Whisky (Blended Scotch Whisky)

Blended scotch means a blend of pot-stilled malt whiskies withwhiskies produced in Scotland bycolumn still method

The cereal mix may contain un-malted as well as malted barleyand other grains

(Johnny Walker Red)


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Irish Whiskey

A distinctive product of Ireland,manufacture in compliance withthe guidelines of Irish Distillers, Ltd.

Irish whiskey is a blend made from a

mash of mostly barley (malted andun-malted), wheat, oats, corn and

rye.

Most Irish whiskeys are producedfrom pot stills which help give them adistinctive taste.

Double or even triple distillation iscommon with Irish whiskey.


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Irish Whiskey

Irish whiskey must be agedfor a minimum of three yearsin Ireland but is on averageaged five to eight years priorto shipping.

Ageing usually takes place inused Bourbon or Sherrybarrels or a combination of the two.

Irish whiskey has a delicateodour of honey, vanilla andorange peel, with a light andmild flavour (Jameson, Old

Bushmills).


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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 barrelsor used charred oak barrels at not more

than 62% alcohol.


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American Whiskey (Corn Whiskey)

Corn whiskey must be aged for aminimum of two years.

Because of its dominant corncontent, corn whiskey is extremelylight in flavour (Early Times).


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American Whiskey (Bourbon)

Bourbon is a distinctivewhiskey of Kentucky.

Made from a minimum of 51% and not exceeding 75%

corn mash.

Rye, wheat and barley maltcan be used in the blend.

The quantity used is dictatedby the distiller.
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American Whiskey (Bourbon)

Bourbon must be barreledat not less than 40% andnot more than 65% a.b.v.

The raw bourbon is thenput into new, large, charred

oak barrels ranging from 60to 66 gallons.

Bourbon by law must be aged

for a minimum of 2 years.

Most distillers age it foranywhere from 4 to 10 years(Wild Turkey).


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American Whiskey (Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey)

A type of whiskey produced byusing a spent distiller's beer to

aid in fermenting a new batchof mash.

The lactic acid present permits

the pH adjustment andsuppresses the reproduction of undesired bacteria.


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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).


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Canadian Whisky (Rye Whisky)

Made from a mash consistingof at least 51% rye grain.

Corn and barley can be used inthe blend.

Distilled at 80% alcohol byvolume and stored at no lessthan 65% a.b.v.


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Canadian Whisky (Rye Whisky)

Rye must be aged for a minimumof two years in charred oak casks

although four years is standard.

It varies in colour from light todark amber (Canadian Club, V.O.,Crown Royal).


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