Real Scotch whiskey

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Scotch whiskey, according to statistics, is one of the best-selling drinks. On average, about thirty bottles are sold per second in the world.

The history of the origin of the drink is a mystery, it is only known that the Celts began to manufacture it. The word "whiskey" comes from the Celtic "water of life", which already allows us to elevate it to the rank of a special drink.

Scotch whiskey outsells Irish, Canadian, Japanese and American combined. This is a strong liquor that is highly appreciated by lovers of quality alcohol.

To be called real Scotch whiskey, according to all international standards, distilled spirits must be made exclusively in Scotland from ground grains and water; fermented with yeast; have the aroma of raw materials that are used in its production; aged in oak barrels for at least three years; and contains no additives other than caramel and water.

Scotch whiskey is also called scotch, which is its complete synonym. This drink is divided into five classic categories. Its main varieties are as follows:

1. Single m alt whiskey made from 100% 1st distillery beans. Many prefer this one.
2. Grain whiskey. It is also distilled from water and grains in the same facility. But in its manufacture, not only barley, but also other cereals can be used.
3. Blended Scotch whiskey is a blend of grain and single m alt whiskeys from various distilleries. It is this drink that is the most common today.
4. A blended m alt whiskey made from multiple single m alts from various distilleries.
5. A blended grain whiskey created by blending several distilleries.

A real drink can only be produced in Scotland. The main raw material for its manufacture is barley. First, the m alt is harvested, then it is dried using peat smoke, which makes the specific peaty flavor that is characteristic of Scotch whisky.

The brands of this drink are extremely diverse. In total, there are more than two thousand of them, produced in more than a hundred factories in Scotland. Some of the more famous brands are Famous Grouse Johnnie Walker Red Label, Long John, Hankey Bannister, Clan Campbell, Teacher's Highland Cream and many more. In Russia, the most popular brands are Jameson, Bushmills andPaddy.

Most of the drink produced today is blended whiskey, that is, these are blends obtained by mixing m alt and grain whiskey. Blending technology was first used at Andrew Asher's distillery in 1853.

Good Scotch whiskey, priced by brand and age, but never cheap. Prices start at $20 per bottle. The most expensive bottle of scotch (aged over 150 years) was sold at auction for almost sixty thousand dollars.

Whiskey with a good exposure is considered a drink that has stood in barrels for 10-12 years, in extreme cases - at least three. Depending on the area of production, alcohol differs in aroma and shade.