Great care is taken during distillation to keep the temperature low so as not to break the delicately sweet, toasty, honey flavor. Quite often, Irish whiskey is aged in used bourbon barrels or various wine casks for at least three years.
As with all whiskey, it can be aged for longer periods and this affects the smoothness as well as the price. The selection of Irish whiskey brands that are available is smaller than most of the other styles. However, the list does include some of the big names in the whiskey business, including Bushmills, Jameson, and Tullamore D.
Yet, you'll also find some hidden gems in the Irish whiskey lineup and will want to look out for labels like Connemara , Greenore, and Slieve Foy. As far as cocktails go, Irish whiskey is extremely versatile. There are, of course, favorites like the Irish coffee and shooters such as the Irish slammer. Yet, it also works wonders in simple, refreshing drinks like the whiskey and ginger and Irish tea party. By tradition and standard, Scotch whisky uses the spelling for whiskey without the "e" and it can only be made in Scotland.
The distinct smoky flavor found in this whiskey is due to the malt drying process. Part of this is done over a peat-fueled fire that allows the smoke to come in direct contact with the malt. Although the smoky aspect defines scotch, each region of Scotland produces different and distinct flavor characteristics. This is particularly evident in single malts. When choosing a scotch.
In the case of blended, the age is that of the youngest whiskey in the blend. Single malt scotch is produced by a single distillery. There are around distilleries in Scotland that make single malt whiskey and each has its own distinct flavor characteristics and notes.
Single malts tend to have more flavor than blended scotch and are used to create those blends. After distilling the malted barley twice in pot stills, a proof spirit called "plain British spirit" is pumped into oak casks and is aged for at least three years.
A number of single malts can be aged for 20 or 30 years. It's customary to enjoy single malts on their own or on the rocks , though some cocktails do call for a single malt scotch. Within this category are some of the most expensive whiskeys in the world, though each brand typically offers labels that are affordable as well.
The majority of scotch sold is blended and it is preferred for scotch cocktails. They tend to be more mixable with a variety of ingredients and are often sold at a more reasonable price than the single malts. The harder flavors of single malts are softened by blending them with grain whiskeys in a cask for several months after each has been aged separately. Scotch blends are an art and each scotch house has its own secret recipe and master blender.
While the exact blends are often unknown and very unique, it is not uncommon for 20 to 25 whiskeys to be used in a blend with around 20 to 50 percent of those comprised of single malt whiskeys. The higher-end blended Scotches will include more single malts, which leads to a deeper flavor. When it comes to blended scotch, there is a great diversity among the brands.
When one thinks of bourbon whiskey, Kentucky, the mint julep , and the old-fashioned immediately come to mind.
While bourbon whiskey received its name from Bourbon County, Kentucky , no bourbon is made there today. Yet, bourbon can be distilled in any state of the U.
Technically, bourbon cannot be produced in other countries. According to a act of Congress, bourbon must have a mash bill of at least 51 percent corn, with other grain whiskeys comprising the remainder.
This straight whiskey must be distilled at proof 80 percent ABV or less. It is often bottled between 80 and proof. Bourbon must also be aged a minimum of two years in new, charred oak barrels, although it is often aged for four years or more. Bourbon barrels can only be used once, so they are often used by other liquor producers after the first use.
It's very common to have tequilas, rums, and other whiskeys aged in used bourbon barrels. No blending or additives—except water to reduce it to bottling proof—is allowed in bourbon.
Bourbon is one of the preferred whiskeys for mixed drinks. In fact, many of the most popular whiskey cocktails call for it. It is a very versatile whiskey and mixes well in everything from a Manhattan to a John Collins. Quite often, when a cocktail recipe calls for "whiskey," a good bourbon will do just fine. You will have no difficulty finding great bourbon for drinking straight or mixing into cocktails.
This is a great style for diversity and includes the biggest names in the whiskey industry. In America's growing craft distillery scene, bourbon is a favorite. Check out the distilleries in your area because some of the best whiskeys produced today come from the smallest operations. Tennessee sour mash whiskey is very similar to bourbon. It also only requires a distillate of at least 51 percent corn, with a maximum of 79 percent. The distinct difference in Tennessee whiskey is due to a unique filtration process in which the whiskey is allowed to slowly drip through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal.
Known as the "Lincoln County Process," it can take up to two weeks to run one batch through the charcoal. This origins of this process have been linked to enslaved Africans, like Nearis Green, who taught slave owner Jack Daniels how to make whisky. Historians have credited Green and other enslaved Africans in the United States for their key techniques that led to the development of whiskey. After the Lincoln County Process, the whiskey is then transferred to a charred barrel for aging for a minimum of two years.
It is common to pick up a charcoal taste in Tennessee whiskey, most prominently in the two dominant brands, Jack Daniels and George Dickel. Mixing with Tennessee whiskey is much like making drinks with bourbon. In fact, many drinkers interchange the two in recipes. Yet, due to the fame of Jack Daniels, there are a couple of drinks that are icons of this style and that brand, in particular. The Jack and Coke is the easiest of them all. Plus, the sugar in the drink is simple sugar, which is quickly processed by the body.
This can help promote weight loss. Between work, family, and everyday stresses, you deserve a break. If you are feeling stressed, a glass of whisky can take off the edge. Alcohol is known for calming the nerves. This is extremely beneficial for people with high stress or anxiety. However, alcohol should not be used as the only way to de-stress.
Relying on alcohol as a way to calm your nerves can lead to further anxiety if abused. If you are at risk for diabetes, whisky is good for you. This is because of all the simple sugars in the drink, which are easy to process. Dementia is one of the most prominent diseases facing the elder population. While scientists are working hard, there is not yet a cure. Therefore, if you want to protect yourself from dementia, you need to take preventative steps to avoid the disease. A study states that adults who consumed one to six glasses of whisky a week were half as likely to suffer dementia as non-drinkers and heavy drinkers.
Once again, it is always important to practice moderation. While a couple of glasses a week will lower your risk of dementia, drinking multiple glasses a day will raise your risk exponentially. Hottie toddies are common at the bar, but when you feel that cold coming on you should try to grab one right away. The mix of whisky, hot water, lemon and honey warms you up inside and helps fight that cold.
So, drink up! If you are feeling nauseous, a post-meal whisky may help ease your stomach. Her whisky of choice, by the way, is the Famous Grouse blend. Obviously, if you drink too much whisky every night you probably will suffer more than benefit. But at lower, more moderate quantities, science says that it might be good for you. Whisky has as many anti-oxidants as wine. It contains more ellagic acid the same antioxidant found in wine as wine, which helps absorb rogue cells in the body, according to Jim Swan , the celebrated whisky industry consultant dubbed the "Einstein of whisky.
However, it should be noted that the same acid is easily found in fruit. A study from published by the National Institute of Health says that adults who consumed one to six portions a week were half as likely to suffer dementia as non-drinkers and heavy drinkers.
A German study came to a similar conclusion. This applied to alcohol generally as opposed to whisky specifically, though. I should also add that in , Britain's National Health Service released new guidelines recommending alcohol be completely excised from your diet to decrease dementia risk.
Separate studies in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition , Harvard University , and the European Heart Journal all come to the same conclusion: A moderate amount of alcohol - maximum seven small glasses of whisky a week - will reduce to some degree the risk of heart disease and heart failure.
The European Journal study especially, led by the Rowett Research Institute in Aberdeen, is the most relevant and interesting. They measured antioxidant levels in a group of nine men after they drank wine, aged single malt, and "new spirit" alcohol just out of the still. They found that the single malt provided the largest concentrations of antioxidants. Want to keep drinking but also lose weight?
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