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To age like Scotch Whiskey

Posted by Music Top SIte Minggu, 03 Maret 2013 0 komentar

Aged Scotch whisky is one of the most prized, and famous, alcoholic beverages in the world. This article delves into the history of this Scottish drink and the process that gives it its distinct flavor and reputation. It will examine how Scotch evolved and why it uses peat moss and old oak barrels. This article also includes information on the different Scotch whiskies as well as how it differs from its cousins, whiskey and bourbon.

Scotch whisky, or simply "scotch," is related to whisky and bourbon because all three are derived from Irish brewing practices. Sometime during the 9th century, Irish monks brought Christianity and the process of alcohol distillation to Scotland. The Scots modified the process over time, creating a distinct brew that became Scotch whisky.

Scotch whisky is malt whisky or grain made in Scotland. All Scotch whisky was originally made from malt barley. Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late eighteenth century.

Types

Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories:
- Scotch whisky, single grain Scotch whisky, blended grain Scotch whisky (formerly called "vatted malt" or "pure malt"), blended grain Scotch whisky, and blended Scotch whisky.

The maturation process for Scotch whisky numbers in the handful to dozens of years. During the maturation process, the seasons heat or cool the barrel, resulting in the liquid expanding or contracting, respectively. When the alcohol expands, it begins to absorb some of the tannins and other flavors from the wood. It also loses some of its alcoholic potency. As it contracts, it draws those tannins and flavors out of the wood to mix with the rest of the alcohol. Aging is a long process and results in a "smoother" beverage. Young whiskies, about 6 or so years old, are harsher but cheaper. Older whiskies, about 12 to 18 years old or more, are more highly prized and expensive.

There are several types of Scotch whisky. Single malt is made exclusively from barley malt and is produced in one distillery. Single grain whisky is created by a single distillery and does not refer to the amount of grains used. Blended Scotch whiskies, as the name implies, are blends of Scotch whiskies from two or more distilleries.

So know your drink before you relish on it.

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