Tip 1: Which is the best whiskey
Tip 1: Which is the best whiskey
In American films, heroes often drink whiskey. They drink it constantly - at home, at work, at the bar. Scotch whiskey, Irish, American, pure or diluted with water. In Russia, little is known about this drink, mainly because good whiskey in Russia is practically not produced, and what is sold under its guise is often impossible to drink. Meanwhile, this whiskey is a great drink with its history and characteristics.
Whiskey is of three main types - malt,grain and blended. Malt - produced from pure barley malt without impurities. Grain is made from different types of cereals, it almost entirely goes to the production of blended whiskey, but partially goes on sale. Blended is a mixture of whiskey from various types of cereals. There is also bourbon - corn whiskey, created by special technology.
The best of the best
Since 2007, there has been a prize for 'World WhiskiesAward '. This, in a way, "Oscar" for whiskey producers around the world. The prize is awarded in several categories: "Best single malt whiskey", "Best malt whiskey", "Best blended whiskey". Also, awards are awarded to countries - the best beverage producers - "Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey", "Best Japanese Whiskey", etc.In Scotland, the word "whiskey" is written as "whiskey", in all other countries - "whiskey".Each year, the winning labels change, soTo follow the new trends in the matter of whiskey production is not so simple. Here are the results for 2014: 1. The best single-malt whiskey in the world is Sullivans Cove French Oak Cask2. The best mixed whiskey is Taketsuru 17 Years Old3. The best blended whiskey - The Lost Distilleries Blend4. The best flavored whiskey is Sons of Liberty Pumpkin Spice5. The world's best Whiskey Liqueur - Master of Malt Speyside Whiskey Liqueur 40 Years Old6. The best single-grained whiskey is Teeling Single Grain7. The best American whiskey is Balcones Brimstone Resurrection8. Best rye whiskey - Thomas H Handy Sazerac
How to choose a great whiskey in the store
But, of course, not everyone has the opportunityvisit a prestigious award and try all of the listed varieties there. And in general in Russia most of them are rather difficult to buy. However, there are several techniques that will allow you to choose the best whiskey for yourself or as a present from the available assortment.The word comes from the Celtic "uisce beatha" - "living water".First, pay attention tocountry of origin. The best whiskey is produced in the USA, Ireland, Scotland and Japan. Most likely, there will be no complaints about products from these countries. True, if the label reads "Scotch Whiskey" or, say, "Scotch-type Scotch" on the label, it is a product produced in Russia and little like a real whiskey. Look at how the label is glued. It should be located exactly and glued without any bubbles. Pay attention to the composition. In the composition of this whiskey should be only water and corn or corn - no ethyl alcohol, no flavors and fragrances. The color of a good whiskey can be from light to dark golden. There should be no sediment in the bottle. When turning the bottle, the whiskey should fall down a large drop, rather than flow down the walls. Finally, when the whiskey is shaken, large bubbles of air should appear, which do not disappear for a long time.
Tip 2: Which whiskey is the best
The annual prestigiousevent World Whiskies Award, organized by the authoritative magazine WHISKY. The most famous representatives participated in the fight for the title of the best whiskey, as a result of which the victory went to the Japanese whiskey Yamazaki 1984. What is this whiskey and who produces the best malt drink in the world?
History of production
The first distillery in the history of Japaneseproduction of whiskey was built in 1923 by the entrepreneur Shinjiro Tori in an area surrounded by bamboo forests. The mild climate and spring water allowed Santorie to create whiskeys with a delicate, delicate and complex taste. It was on this whiskey that the modern winner of the contest for the best whiskey - Yamazaki 1984 was created, which well reflects the production traditions of the country.The company Santori carefully selects malt spirits from a huge variety of malt distillates.To date, the company's products are part of thea certain group, where, in addition to it, there have long been five leading world manufacturers of whiskey - Irish, Scots, Americans and Canadians. The single malt whiskey of Yamazaki 1984 is based on malt spirits, which are produced exclusively in one, year-proven place. In addition to Yamazaki 1984, Santory also produces blended Hibiki whiskey, made from a mixture of cereals and malt spirits. Thanks to its unique recipes, Santori made its products known not only in Japan, but all over the world.
All about the best whiskey in the world. And how did they choose him?
Yamazaki whiskey 1984 was first released in 2009year in a very limited number and today is a drink of rare bottling. Currently, in Europe there are only two hundred bottles of Yamazaki 1984, and in the United States of America - only three hundred bottles. The winner of the World Whiskies Award is collectible and prestigious alcohol, which is highly valued by lovers of high-quality whiskey with a multifaceted taste.In the US, one bottle of this single malt whiskey is sold at a price of $ 600 per bottle.Interesting Yamazaki 1984 lies in the fact that inthe composition of whiskey, poured at 48% alcohol, contains a certain amount of alcohols, which were sustained in unique barrels. The latter are made of Japanese oak, called "Mizunara", through which Yamazaki 1984 has a heavy sherry aroma, perfectly combined with the original dry notes of spices and resin. At the heart of Yamazaki 1984 lie juicy fruit flavors of toffee and molasses. The versatility of this whiskey is represented by shades of sweet ripe fruit, selected raisins, vanilla, blackberry jam with mint notes, as well as noble skin and nuts. The notches of the Japanese oak mizunar show up in live shades of spices and a resinous warming aftertaste.
