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In recent years, whisky has gradually become popular in our country, and after drinking enough white wine and red wine, many people have begun to have a strong interest in whisky on the other side of the ocean.
However, as the saying goes, "To drink, first understand wine". Many people want to try whisky, but they don't understand whisky, they don't know how to choose wine... This became a big obstacle on the way to whisky.
Now that you've met the Tao Cocktail Party, we've taken you into the world of whisky and taken you through the knowledge of whisky.
First, let's take a look at what exactly whisky is.
1. Top 5 Whiskies in the World
There are currently five regions in the world where whisky is particularly well done, so people usually refer to these five regions as the "world's top five whiskies".
The five whiskies are Scotch, Irish, American, Canadian and Japanese whiskies.
(1) Scotch whisky
Scotch whisky has developed to this day, and the distillation technology of whisky has also shown obvious differences in different regional tastes, and it is also in a clear leading position in the market.
(2) American whiskey
American whisky is a brewing technique brought over by immigrants from Scotland and Ireland in the 17th century.
American whisky is made from a variety of grains, but there is no clear rule on the timing of the ripening.
(3) Canadian whiskey
There are many similarities between Canadian whisky and American whisky.
Canadian whisky is known in the international market for the excellent quality of its rye whisky. Canadian law states that in Canada, Canadian whisky and rye whisky can be exchanged for use.
(4) Irish whiskey
The historical record of Irish whiskey is the earliest in the world. It goes all the way back to the beginning of the 12th century when King Henry II of England sent an expedition to Ireland.
(5) Japanese whiskey
For some historical reasons, Japanese whisky is very similar to Scotch whisky.
In 1918, Masataka Takezuru went to Scotland to learn the brewing process of whisky, where the spirit of learning and imitation of the Japanese was exerted, and the process technology and equipment construction were recorded in particular detail.
2. Scotch whisky
Among the world's top five whiskies, Scotch whisky is in a far leading position in the market, so people talk about whisky, if there is no special description, generally refers to Scotch whisky.
And compared to whiskies in other regions, Scotland has also introduced a special law to regulate the brewing and production process of whisky.
Scotch whisky regulations clearly stipulate that the process of making Scotch whisky must be completed in Scotland and meet the following conditions:
(1) The raw material is only water and sprouted barley (some untreated grains such as rye, corn, wheat are allowed) and all the ingredients are in the same Scottish distillery
1. Saccharification;
Second, through the raw material's own enzyme system into fermentable enzyme actuators;
Third, only add yeast fermentation;
(2) The alcohol content of the original wine pulp entering the distillation process shall not exceed 94.8% ABV;
(3) Matured only in oak barrels, and the barrel capacity does not exceed 700L;
(4) the full maturation process must be carried out in Scotland and not less than 3 years;
(5) The maturation place is only an excise warehouse (free trade zone) or a permitted place (a permitted place);
(6) Only water and caramel colorants are allowed to be added to the original wine after the barrel is discharged;
(7) Bottling alcohol content is not less than 40% ABV.
I believe that seeing this, you have a general understanding of whisky, know Scotch whisky and several major whiskies in the world.
Let's talk about the basic ingredients needed to make whisky.
Pay attention and don't get lost! The wine will make you drink, drink good wine and become a real whisky connoisseur!
Here's the cocktail party, the slightly drunk assistant by your side.