Scotch Whisky Spirits

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We all drink Whisky, some of us more and some less..... 

Some background about this special drink.   

Scotch Whisky Spirits

About Scotch Whisky
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Heather ale brewed by the Pict people of Scotland and their ancestors can fairly be called a precursor of Scotch. Irish missionaries probably supplied the last step: the art of distillation that turned the brew into whisky. Legend says that St. Patrick brought the skill back from his travels to the Continent in the 5th century. Whatever its origins, Scotch today is made from grain, water, and yeast following these five steps:

Malting/Drying:
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Barley is soaked in water then spread out to promote germination. Sprouting is then halted by cooking the barely (often over peat). This gives Scotch its smoky character.

Mashing:
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The malt is ground down to a coarse texture or "grist". Hot water is stirred in to help convert the starch to sugar.

Fermentation:
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This sugary liquid is poured into a wooden drums, and the addition of yeast converts it into alcohol and carbon dioxide. This is called the wash and is similar to beer.

Distillation:
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The wash is moved to a copper still where the alcohol is vaporized to remove water and residue.

Maturation:
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The distilled liquid is poured into casks, usually oak, which have been employed aging other spirits such as bourbon, sherry or Scotch. By law, Scotch must be made in Scotland and have matured there for at least three years.


Fast Facts About Scotch Whisky
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The first reference to aqua vitae (Latin for "water of life") in Scotland is 1494.

The word whisky comes from the Gaelic term for "water of life" - uisge beatha.

The spelling "whisky" is used in Scotland, Canada, and few other nations.

The spelling "whiskey" is used in the US and Ireland.

Whisky rose to popularity in the late 1800s in part due to the shortage of wine and brandy, which was caused by the profound devastation of French grapes by the phylloxera louse.

Rye whiskey is made from rye malt.

Bourbon is made from corn.

By law, Canadian whisky must be produced with all cereal grains.

Spent grain from whisky production can be used as animal feed.

Whisky's color comes from its cask aging.

Single Malt vs Blended Whisky
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Single malts must be produced at an individual distillery in Scotland from malted barley.

Blended whisky combines malt whiskies with grain whiskies for a smoother taste.
The ratio is generally 20-50% malt whisky to 50-80% grain whisky.

The age of blended Scotch is dictated by the age of the youngest whisky in the blend.


Scotch Whisky Bar Drinks and Recipes
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How is Scotch Whiskey Made?
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Scotch whiskey is only made in Scotland, and it is always made as single malt from 100 percent malted barley in a specially shaped still. Understand the specific characteristics of scotch whiskey with information from an experienced distiller in this free video on alcohol and liquor.

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I add Poll for you to vote, please participate. 

I find "Ben More" Whisky to be relatively good and compare with the other local popular whisky brands here, it's quite good and cost same as "100 Pipers", I dislike the "100 Pipers" taste because its taste is not "straight".

I like, when and if drinking whisky, A good whisky, for me will be with particular deep with aroma taste, not just the feeling of alcohol get into the body but It's all a matter of taste. 
The Imported ones I like, are: Chivas,Black label,"famous grouse", and of course glenfiddich. 

[swimming pizza]

I vote imported because I can't find any local brand here can really be called whiskey, most of the cheap whiskey here are in very low level for my opinion, or you drink a good whiskey or you just not, this rule not applied to beer as beer have less complicated production process  or its just me. 
i rather have good whiskey on the rock where you can enjoy all the aspects of the flavour or as you call it aroma..

[Lourens]

Give me a good single malt any day. Neat. Sip and savor the taste. Anything else is just a social lubricant.

[pablo]

Chivas Brother's Regal for me.

Been drinking it so long, it's like "mothers milk" to me.   

[dave the dude]

Chivas Brother's Regal for me.

Been drinking it so long, it's like "mothers milk" to me.   

Have you tried the Chivas Royal 24 year old that comes in a 'Wade' china bottle and a velvet bag???

Only 7500b a bottle in Korat (but its nice, I used to have one in the UK) 

Dave

[pablo]

Have you tried the Chivas Royal 24 year old that comes in a 'Wade' china bottle and a velvet bag???

Only 7500b a bottle in Korat (but its nice, I used to have one in the UK) 

Dave

I have sampled it before and it's very good, albeit a bit pricey.

Here's a very good blended Scotch Whiskey, that's hard to find...but excellent for sipping.

http://www.hudsonwinemarket.com/skuA746935.html?utm_source=Google%20Products&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=USQUAEBACH%20FLAGON%20GRAND%20WHISKEY%2086@

[nookiebear]

I'm a beer drinker ,,,if I do drink any spirit it is usually Gin or Vodka......

[Admin]

I like to drink this whisky from time to time, its good value for money.
Price is same as "100 pipers".

Have better whiskys but not at this price.

Which whisky do you like? 

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