It is said that you can tell the quality of scotch by its age, this is
in every count of the word maturity. Law states that all blends must indeed "mature" for
a minimum of three years, however for a great many years, these blends
have been idling for approximately eight years...
The distillers have found the longer it sits and matures, the better the
product. As this scotch sits in its casks, it is constantly changing. The
alcohol level drops for every year that it sits in its cask, and what is
know as Angel’s share is developed, where the alcohol is absorbed into
the oak casks pours.
The casks that we speak of are of the used variety, due to the fact that
new casks would change the taste of the scotch dramatically, hence altering
its character.
A law in the US states that for the production of Bourbon, or Tennessee
whiskey, only new casks are to be used. The use of these new casks introduces
a vanilla taste into the blend. There are some blends as old as 30 years
or more, happy hunting for that elusive and pricey item.
This week's suggestions: Warming up to whisky Montreal Gazette The whiskies are powerful, though not as heavily peated as Laguvalin and other Islay single malts. Té Bheag Unchilfiltered Gaelic Scotch blended, Scotch whisky, $34, SAQ # 858209. Unchilfiltered means that it is unfiltered and not chilled like majority ... Get to know your drinks at Birmingham Whisky ClubThe Birmingham Post
Whisky To-Go-Go Portfolio.com ?We wanted to create something to allow people a simple way to own a unique bottle of blended Scotch whisky; one which they've not only had a say into how it tastes and what it's called, but also to have a little bit of fun in the process,? cofounder ... Is whisky really liquid gold?John O'Groat Journal
Bacardi Rum celebrates 150 years Eat Drink Explore Bacardi Limited now includes more than 200 brands and labels, including Bacardi rum, Grey Goose vodka, Dewar's Blended Scotch whisky, Bombay Sapphire gin, and Cazadores 100% blue agave tequila. Bacardi Celebrates 150th Birthday on February 4MarketWatch (press release)
Irish whiskey now outsells Scotch single malt in the United States Irish Central Similarly, younger American generations seem to be discovering and enjoying Irish whiskey's ?smooth and sweet texture.? ?On the other hand, let's not get carried away,? writes Chris Mercer for Just-Drink. ?If blended Scotch is included in the Scotch...
Adelphi looking for new investors for distillery Scotsman (blog) News of the plans to bring in fresh investment for the project comes as the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) trade body prepares to give MSPs details of the broader number of careers available within the industry. The SWA will use its annual reception ...
Cutty Sark Tam o'Shanter whisky is launched in a spirit of adventure MoodieReport By Mary Jane Pittilla, Brands Editor Edrington-owned Cutty Sark is introducing a new limited-edition Scotch whisky blend that celebrates its Scottish heritage. Launched this month, Cutty Sark Tam o'Shanter Blended Scotch Whisky (46.5%abv) is a ...
Party on, barley Chicago Tribune Of the vast barley fields of the earth, much of the grain is destined to be harvested, sprouted and dried into malt, which in turn will be turned into beer, Scotch whisky and the occasional malted milkshake. Barley's bristly profile and burley name ...
