Consumers might be fooled into thinking that when shopping for whisky this is actually only the quest for one product, however they couldn't be more wrong since this spirit is available in a range of varieties that for the true scotch connoisseurs stumbling across a decent whisky shop is the ultimate thrill. Whether they order from online retailers or from a local store they are able to literally browse for hours to locate a tipple which will tickle their fancy.
People who like a tot or two of the amber nectar will no doubt explain there are huge differences from one bottle to the next, depending on where it comes from, what grain it was created from (ie. Barley, rye, malted barley or corn), whether it is single malt or blended as well as the ways in which it has been distilled and aged. It is believed that the word Whiskey comes from the Gaelic word for water and indeed the Gaelic countries - i.e. Scotland and Ireland are famous for their versions of this drink.
The primary visible distinction between scotch and Irish whiskies are the fact that Irish whiskey is spelt with an 'e', however they also differ in the distillation process with Scotch varieties tending to be distilled twice and being matured for no less than three years in oak casks and Irish whiskies normally being distilled three times.
Besides whiskies originating in the UK, a good whisky shop will also stock varieties from America - for example bourbon or rye whisky - Canada, India, Germany and Japan. These varieties will be available in standard 70cl bottles as well as miniatures for those who like to sample lots of different tastes before selecting which one to order in a larger bottle.
Whisky has been a popular drink particularly since the Medieval period in Scotland and Ireland - where a lack of grapes meant that as opposed to making wine people had to make barley beer instead so therefore barley could be distilled and made into whisky. Nowadays it is a popular drink, being enjoyed straight, over ice or served with a mixer such as ginger ale or lemonade.
People who like a tot or two of the amber nectar will no doubt explain there are huge differences from one bottle to the next, depending on where it comes from, what grain it was created from (ie. Barley, rye, malted barley or corn), whether it is single malt or blended as well as the ways in which it has been distilled and aged. It is believed that the word Whiskey comes from the Gaelic word for water and indeed the Gaelic countries - i.e. Scotland and Ireland are famous for their versions of this drink.
The primary visible distinction between scotch and Irish whiskies are the fact that Irish whiskey is spelt with an 'e', however they also differ in the distillation process with Scotch varieties tending to be distilled twice and being matured for no less than three years in oak casks and Irish whiskies normally being distilled three times.
Besides whiskies originating in the UK, a good whisky shop will also stock varieties from America - for example bourbon or rye whisky - Canada, India, Germany and Japan. These varieties will be available in standard 70cl bottles as well as miniatures for those who like to sample lots of different tastes before selecting which one to order in a larger bottle.
Whisky has been a popular drink particularly since the Medieval period in Scotland and Ireland - where a lack of grapes meant that as opposed to making wine people had to make barley beer instead so therefore barley could be distilled and made into whisky. Nowadays it is a popular drink, being enjoyed straight, over ice or served with a mixer such as ginger ale or lemonade.
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