Scotland is not the only country that can put out a quality scotch product.
Many countries have ventured into the spirits domain. Canada is one of
them. The Canadian whiskeys are starting to shine with products that are
crisp and bold to the taste buds.
Following strict compliance with Canadian regulations these spirits are
distilled and bottled no less than two years before consumption. Usually
the bottling is done no sooner than six years and many are much longer
than that now.
They are not noted as straight whiskies as they are blended. They are
bold and lightly flavored yet manage to keep a very distinctive body and
character. The Canadian government carries out rigid control of the Excise
Tax and labeling.
There have been no stipulations in place for the grain formulas or distilling
processes. Nor have the maturing factors or time frames been ruled or governed.
They have left it up to the producers of this product to determine what
markets abroad and at home desire from their product. It has been shown
that this was a wise decision as the Canadian makers seem to be holding
strong in all markets and fields.
Not unlike the brands found in the United States the distillery function
is pretty much a standard deal with the exception of the use of cereal
grains and some trade secrets. Since Canadian distillers are not faced
with artificial proof restriction in their distillation procedures, they
are able to operate continuous distillation systems under conditions that
are optimum for the separation and selection of desirable congeners.
The relationship between beverage spirits and the congeners is in no way
marred while in the fermentation mash solution. The casks are made of white
oak and are rated in US gallons matured cooperage insures compatibility
of the fine whiskies. The delicate flavor and per portions that the maturing
batches cooperage is a fine trade secret.
It was spelled out with Sir Joseph Seagram. He decided in 1911 that an
appropriate whiskey should be made for the wedding of his son. This blend
became known as Seagram’s V.O or very own whiskey as it is known in those
parts. Only pedigree grains and the finest of spring water were and still
are used today to create this wonderful and bold whiskey.
The master blender has at his disposal over 2,000 choice and premium flavored
bases that he can choose from for his secret and delightful blends.
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