It’s festival week in Speyside, aswhisky lovers descend on the banks of the River Spey for the Spirit ofSpeyside Whisky Festival. We’ll find out what’s new this year fromfestival coordinator Ros Lewis. It’s also Kentucky Derby week inLouisville, and Woodford Reserve’s Chris Morris shares his recipe forthe traditional mint julep. In other news…Duncan Taylor is […]
The World Whiskies Conference has ended, with some unusual ideas that may spark some controversy…OK, a lot of controversy. But getting back to whisky, we’ll hear from one of the world’s great bourbon makers, Julian Van Winkle, along with plans for the rebirth of the Spirit of Toronto Festival next month and a new 21-year-old […]
Bourbon whiskey that is made of at least 51% corn or maize mixed with wheat, rye, or malted barley. Only whiskey made in the United States can be referred to as Bourbon Whiskey. It was first produced in Bourbon County Kentucky, but Bourbon is produced all over the United States.
Legally, only whisky that is made in Scotland can be called Scotch whisky. It is usually referred to as Scotch. However, if you ask for whisky in Scotland, you will usually be given Scotch. It is distilled in Scotland from malted barley which is sometimes mixes with unmalted barley or other grains.
The word “whiskey†is derived from the Gaelic phrase “uisce beathaâ€, meaning “water of life.†Grain whiskey made in Ireland is called Irish whiskey. There are a few varieties of Irish whiskey. The categories depend on the ingredients. Whiskey made only from malted barley is called single malt Irish whiskey. If it is made from a mix of malted and un-malted barley, it is called Pure Pot Still Whiskey. Blended whiskey is made from a mixture of malted barley and un-malted grains like corn or wheat.
“Whiskey is the Jar†is the name of a traditional Irish song that tells a story about a highwayman. In the song, the highwayman robs a government officer. He is then turned in by a woman who is probably his wife or girlfriend. At the end of the song, the highwayman has been sent to prison for his crimes.
Whiskey Pete’s is a part of the Primm Valley casino resorts. The hotel has accomodations for non-smokers and disabled guests. Whiskey Pet’s casino was opened in 1977 on the site of an old gas station. The hotel and casino are named after the former owner of the gas station.
Fellow beer aficionado Dan sent me this Scientific American article about Charlie Bamforth and his assertion that beer is the reason for civilization. It’s pretty tough to argue with Bamforth’s logic!…
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It’s whisky festival season, and that always means new bottlings,along with unusual whiskies that come out of the woodwork to make theirdebut. In this episode, we’ll look at more of both, with a newAmbassador’s Cask bottling from Highland Park, new vintages from TheGlenrothes, and details on the new Singleton of Glendullan. In thesecond category, we’ll […]
This is one of the biggest weeks for whisky lovers in the UnitedStates, with three major whisky festivals in three different citiesover a 10-day period. Whisky Magazine’s Whisky Live New York startedoff the fun this past Wednesday night, and I’ll have the details inthis episode, including interviews with experts from Bowmore, BlackBottle, Four Roses, and […]