But consider trying whiskey on its own as well to explore the flavors. If you prefer cocktails, there are plenty of options and whiskey goes well with other ingredients. There is no wrong or right way to enjoy whiskey. These are just some examples, and there are many other styles to explore. Irish whiskey must be made on the island of Ireland from a mash of grains and aged for three years. Single malt scotch whisky must be made from a mashbill of 100 percent malted barley at one distillery and aged for a minimum of three years (ex-bourbon barrels are frequently used). Bourbon must be made from at least 51 percent corn and aged in new charred oak containers (virtually always barrels). Overall, whiskey is a distilled spirit made from a mash of fermented grains. There are many differences between different types of whiskey depending on where it’s made. If you’re looking for a reason to splurge, this is a bottle that will not disappoint.įAQs What are the different types of whiskey? The 18-year-old expression from Hakushu, a distillery located in the Japanese Alps, is fantastic with notes of light peat, baking spice, honey, vanilla and oak are delectable. But age statement bottles from distilleries like Hakushu, one of the Suntory distilleries along with Yamazaki and Chita, are just some of the best in this popular category. I bought a sample from Drams Delivered.You’ve probably heard the news-Japanese whisky is very rare and very expensive these days. This one is roughly on the same level as cask #42972 for La Maison du Whisky but I detected more bitterness this time. Maybe not the most traditional Redbreast profile, but boy, I love these sherry casks! In my book they’re a benchmark for pot still and sherry casks. Always a cognac-y rancio underneath, as well as a light bitterness. A faint hint of salted chocolate in the background.įinish: very long, with more chocolate notes, dried herbs and red berries. Then back to tobacco leaves and hints of fruit tea. Crème de menthe and verbena, as well as other medicinal notes and bitter herbs. Still some varnished notes and something that comes close to rancio. Mango sherbet, passion fruits, later darker berries, redcurrants and cherries. Mouth: holds the middle between Irish whiskey and cognac, really. Lovely hints of new leather and furniture polish too. Gentle honey, subtle ginger and mild oak spice. Raspberry and tangerine bring a brighter, more typically Irish note. Nose: impressively aromatic, with hints of sour berries, plenty of cassis, as well as cherry and blackberry jams. Cask #82858 was selected by Master Blender Billy Leighton in collaboration with Willie Jack from The Friend at Hand. One of their shop bottlings was this Readbreast All Sherry Single Cask, matured for 25 years. A little old-fashioned perhaps, as they don’t seem to have an online presence. They are a specialist whiskey retailer, with regular independent shop bottlings and events. I’ve never been to Northern Ireland but this retailer seems to be a lovely place with a great sense of history. The Friend at Hand is a small whiskey shop in the heart of Belfast.
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