There are two major categories of Scotch whiskey: 1. Malt whiskey, which is made by fermenting and distilling barley malt. 2. Grain whiskey is made from barley malt mixed with grains after fermentation and distillation. The best-selling Scotch whiskey is a blend of malt and grain whiskey.
There are hundreds of simple whiskeys, and none of them are the same. The reason is that there are many tricks in the brewing method, plus different water quality, local climate, and distiller conditions. The design and distillation techniques are enough to make a difference in the taste of wine. So how to blend a variety of whiskeys just right without highlighting the taste of a single whiskey is really a profound art.
When different whiskeys are mixed, they still have to wait for a period of time to "combine" before they can be bottled. The purpose of blending various whiskeys is to produce a consistent liquor of the highest quality, with a continuous aromatic aroma.
New wine that has just been distilled is colorless and tasteless, and is not suitable for consumption. It must be stored in the cellar for several years to remove its fire properties before it can become pure and fragrant. Some distilleries use wooden barrels that once contained some liquor to hold whiskey, which makes the whiskey turn golden, but other distilleries use oak barrels, so the wine turns yellowish. Whiskey needs to pass the test of alcohol concentration and color before it can be put into the bottle.
JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL AND BLACK LABEL
In 1820, Johnnie Walker was in Kilma, Scotland Knock opened a grocery store and began to sell the Scotch whiskey he tried to blend. As railway transportation became increasingly developed, his carefully blended whiskey became famous far and wide and sold extremely well in overseas markets.
In 1908, Johnnie and his grandson commissioned a painter of the time to paint a portrait of the company founder. The portrait of Johnnie Walker wearing a gentleman's hat, glasses, holding a staff and smiling on his face has become one of the most well-known trademarks in the world. At the same time, the red square and black square were also launched, and their square bottle oblique drawing paper is famous all over the world today.
Brewed only in Scotland; fermented and distilled from malt; aged in wooden barrels for at least three years; made from malt or grains, or a mixture of both. People born in Scotland Known as Scots, the whiskey they make is also called Scotch, and the two are in no way confused. No other country in the world has as close a relationship with whiskey as Scotland, and there are not as many whiskey distilleries as Scotland.
There are many ways to drink Scotch whiskey, the most common of which is drinking it neat (without water), or with ice and water or soda. Scotch whiskey can also be drank before meals to stimulate appetite, or you can drink it with a few close friends and have endless fun.