A Little Something About Whiskey

By Chris Carr


Whiskey has been a popular drink for many people for hundreds of years. The word Whiskey means "Water of Life", originated in Scotland in the early 1400's. It is made from fermented grain mash. Different types of grain are used, wheat, barley, rye and corn. And all will give an individually different flavour. Once it is distilled it is aged in white oak casks. The taste of the beverage hasn't changed very much since the beginning of manufacture. Some distillers have added a smokey flavour and others have distilled their whiskey more than once, sometimes three times. All these processes help refine the flavour for the discerning drinker.

Whiskey is a beverage that is used as a celebration for weddings, ceremonial occasions, and board room dealings. At a wedding, the bride and groom often toast each other with whiskey to signify that their relation will stand the test of time, as whiskey has done. Friends also confirm their friendship with a shot of whiskey. If imbibing in too much of the smooth liquor, one may have a feeling that they are "King of the World". However it is good to relax with a tot of whiskey to sooth the soul after a busy day.

Scotland is well known for its Johnny Walker Whiskey, that comes in red, black and blue labels. The blue label is an extremely smooth whiskey. The late Queen Victoria and the late King Edward favoured Ballantines Scotch Whiskey, that is distilled in Dumbarton Scotland. Glenfiddich Whiskey, which in Gaelic means" Valley of the Dear", was established in 1820 in the Highland of Scotland. It is a pure malt whiskey. The water used in the distilling of it comes from the local mountain stream, which is reported to be pure.

In America the most popular whiskey is Jack Daniels and Wild Turkey, They are served throughout the country in bars and restaurants. Some people like to drink their whiskey straight or over ice, while others prefer to mix it with coke. It is all a personal choice of the consumer.

Scotland have many distilleries that make an excellent drop of whiskey. They vary from Glenfiddich, which in Gaelic means "Valley of The Dear"" and the distillery whose origins go back to 1886 is situated in the Scotland Highlands. Then there is Black Douglas, Johnny Walker, which is possibly the most popular of all. It comes in different coloured labels, from red to black and to blue. Blue is one of the smoothest whiskies available. The late Queen Victoria and the late King Edward favoured Ballantines Scotch whisky, which is distilled in Dumbarton Scotland.

Discerning people will have a preference as to how they enjoy their tipple of whiskey. While some prefer to sip it straight, others like to pour it over ice to take that sharp "bite' out of it. There are some who like to add coke. Thousands of people all over the world consume whiskey and it is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages on the market today. It is an excellent drink for all social occasions or just to have in the home.

Whiskey has been used at executive board level for celebrating the signing of contracts. It is an excellent gift for friends and employees. A tot at the end of a busy day is an excellent way to relax and wind down. It helps to sooth the soul. However imbibing a little too much may give the false impression that you may be "The King Of The World".




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