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WORLD WHISKY DAY
A day of global whisky celebration. World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky Day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky/whiskey to share with your friends. YouTube. THE WORLD WHISKY WEEKENDER EVENT The World Whisky Weekender was a unique opportunity to discuss and deep dive into the world of whisky with whisky enthusiasts from acrossthe globe.
100 WHISKY FACTS
Kikori is a Japanese whisky made from 100 per cent rice. Scotch whisky contributes nearly £5 billion a year to the UK economy. You can earn an academic degree in distilling. The pepper mash in Tabasco sauce is aged in Jack Daniel’s barrels before it is then made into the sauce distributed all over the world.HOW TO TASTE WHISKY
Shake the glass and watch – Put your hand over the glass and shake the whisky. Watch how long it takes the resultant bubbles to disappear. The longer it takes, the higher the ABV. Rub your hands together and smell the barley from which the whisky was made. Now the sniffing – Move your glass towards your nose while taking short,sharp sniffs.
SCOTCH WHISKY: WHICH ONE TO BUY IF YOU'RE A NEWCOMER For those that are new to the world of Scotch whisky it can seem a daunting task to keep up with all that is going on or to decide on which flavour and style of whisky to take a chance on. WHAT IS SCOTCH WHISKY? The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 define five types of Scotch whisky. Here’s how the types of whisky differ: Single malt Scotch whisky must be distilled at a single distillery. Single grain Scotch whisky is also distilled at a single distillery but made from cereal grains rather than just malted barley. Blended Scotch whisky combines one or WHISKY FOR BEGINNERS: HERE'S HOW TO PICK THE BEST WHISKIES Canadian – Dillon’s Rye. Islay – Laphroaig 10. Speyside – Craigellachie 13. Lowlands – Ailsa Bay. Indian – Paul John Peated. Blended Scotch – Chivas Regal 12. Japanese – Hibiki 12. There is also an abridged, embeddable version you can share on your own site ifyou like.
SIX BITTERS AND THE WHISKY COCKTAILS YOU CAN MAKE WITH Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6. Prescribe for: Whisky Sour. Created by writer and bartender Gaz Regan because he couldn’t find orange bitters to suit his taste. Based on a recipe found in The Gentleman’s Companion: An Exotic Drinking Book with orange peel, cardamom, caraway, cloves and coriander. Orange bitters are a keycomponent in many
WHAT IS BOURBON AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TYPES For a whiskey to call itself bourbon, its mash (the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled) must contain at least 51 per cent corn. The mash must be distilled at 160 proof or less, the distillate must be stored in charred new oak barrels at 125 proof or less, and it must not contain any additives. Buffalo Trace and Blanton’s A GUIDE TO WHISKY GLASSES Its long stem prevents the drinker’s hand (and its polluting smells) from coming too close to the nose, while its bowl shape concentrates aromas through the slightly narrowed rim. The glass can be easily cradled so the spirit can be warmed if desired. Overall, this is a glass suited to the true appreciation of the nuances of single maltwhisky.
WORLD WHISKY DAY
A day of global whisky celebration. World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky Day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky/whiskey to share with your friends. YouTube. THE WORLD WHISKY WEEKENDER EVENT The World Whisky Weekender was a unique opportunity to discuss and deep dive into the world of whisky with whisky enthusiasts from acrossthe globe.
100 WHISKY FACTS
Kikori is a Japanese whisky made from 100 per cent rice. Scotch whisky contributes nearly £5 billion a year to the UK economy. You can earn an academic degree in distilling. The pepper mash in Tabasco sauce is aged in Jack Daniel’s barrels before it is then made into the sauce distributed all over the world.HOW TO TASTE WHISKY
Shake the glass and watch – Put your hand over the glass and shake the whisky. Watch how long it takes the resultant bubbles to disappear. The longer it takes, the higher the ABV. Rub your hands together and smell the barley from which the whisky was made. Now the sniffing – Move your glass towards your nose while taking short,sharp sniffs.
SCOTCH WHISKY: WHICH ONE TO BUY IF YOU'RE A NEWCOMER For those that are new to the world of Scotch whisky it can seem a daunting task to keep up with all that is going on or to decide on which flavour and style of whisky to take a chance on. WHAT IS SCOTCH WHISKY? The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 define five types of Scotch whisky. Here’s how the types of whisky differ: Single malt Scotch whisky must be distilled at a single distillery. Single grain Scotch whisky is also distilled at a single distillery but made from cereal grains rather than just malted barley. Blended Scotch whisky combines one or WHISKY FOR BEGINNERS: HERE'S HOW TO PICK THE BEST WHISKIES Canadian – Dillon’s Rye. Islay – Laphroaig 10. Speyside – Craigellachie 13. Lowlands – Ailsa Bay. Indian – Paul John Peated. Blended Scotch – Chivas Regal 12. Japanese – Hibiki 12. There is also an abridged, embeddable version you can share on your own site ifyou like.
SIX BITTERS AND THE WHISKY COCKTAILS YOU CAN MAKE WITH Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6. Prescribe for: Whisky Sour. Created by writer and bartender Gaz Regan because he couldn’t find orange bitters to suit his taste. Based on a recipe found in The Gentleman’s Companion: An Exotic Drinking Book with orange peel, cardamom, caraway, cloves and coriander. Orange bitters are a keycomponent in many
WHAT IS BOURBON AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TYPES For a whiskey to call itself bourbon, its mash (the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled) must contain at least 51 per cent corn. The mash must be distilled at 160 proof or less, the distillate must be stored in charred new oak barrels at 125 proof or less, and it must not contain any additives. Buffalo Trace and Blanton’s A GUIDE TO WHISKY GLASSES Its long stem prevents the drinker’s hand (and its polluting smells) from coming too close to the nose, while its bowl shape concentrates aromas through the slightly narrowed rim. The glass can be easily cradled so the spirit can be warmed if desired. Overall, this is a glass suited to the true appreciation of the nuances of single maltwhisky.
WORLD WHISKY DAY MARKS A DECADE CELEBRATING THE WATER OF World Whisky Day 2021 goes off with a bang, marking its tenth anniversary with the debut of the World Whisky Weekender, a three-dayvirtual whisky
THE WORLD WHISKY WEEKENDER SCHEDULE 2021 Panel: Sustainable whisky distilling. With the climate crisis being a hot topic on everyone’s agenda, we speak to representatives from three whisky distilleries to hear about what initiatives they have adopted with a view to making themselves as sustainable as possible. Hosts: Arbikie Distillery, Cardrona Distillery and Nc’neanDistillery.
WHISKY IN LITERATURE Alcohol plays a big part in Graham Greene’s boozed-up comic thriller Our Man in Havana. The novel was inspired by the author’s own Cuban escapades. Literature critics have noted that key scenes often take place in the presence of alcohol. The protagonist, a vacuum cleaner salesman named James Wormold, is fuelled throughout by routinedaiquiris.
THE BEST BOURBONS FOR FOUR CLASSIC SERVES The best bourbons for four classic serves. The patron spirit of pioneers, daredevils, frontiersmen and frontierswomen, bourbon’s varied flavours and storied heritage make it a drink worth exploring. Join us as we pay tribute to the American ambrosia. Words: Malcolm Triggs Pictures: David Anderson. First published in the America Issueof Hot
SEVEN EASY WHISKY COCKTAILS FOR LOCKDOWN T he brainchild of Susie Hoyt, of The Silver Dollar in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, the Silver 75 is a take on the French 75 cocktail created by Harry MacElhone at the New York Bar in 1915. The Silver 75 substitutes the cognac or gin for whisky adding a sweet spice to the citrus and floral notes of the original. Susie says: “Not every cocktail needs to be strong and booze forward like a WORLD WHISKIES ON A BUDGET THE ONE Sherry Cask Finish. A blend of whiskies from around the British Isles, THE ONE is the latest project run by the Lakes Distillery while they await the maturation of their own spirit. The blend is finished in Oloroso sherry hogshead butts and is a limited edition of 3,335 bottles, meaning it’s not going to 9 SCOTCH WHISKY FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW 9 facts about Scotch whisky you need to know. Make whisky your chosen Mastermind subject with these nine Scotch whisky facts that every whisky drinker should know. 1. It generates huge tax revenue. The export of whisky generates a healthy £125 a second for the Scottish government. Just under 38 bottles of whisky being exported fromScotland
EIGHT OF THE WORLD'S BEST WHISKY BARS The Widder Bar, Zurich. The Widder Bar, or The Ram Bar, was recently voted the best bar in Zurich and continues to delight thirsty patrons from around the world. It’s regarded as a first class cocktail joint, boasting an array of over 1000 spirits and a ‘WhiskyLibrary’ which
WHAT IS BOURBON AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TYPES For a whiskey to call itself bourbon, its mash (the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled) must contain at least 51 per cent corn. The mash must be distilled at 160 proof or less, the distillate must be stored in charred new oak barrels at 125 proof or less, and it must not contain any additives. Buffalo Trace and Blanton’sFRENCH WHISKY
Hot summers and mild winters make for young whiskies, but the attention paid to quality from producers keen to make a modest mark on world whisky is plain to see, and the rest of France is entering the fold. Theirs is a spirit artisanal in creation, provincial in reputation, and rich in heritage. It is, in short, wonderfully French.WORLD WHISKY DAY
A day of global whisky celebration. World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky Day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky/whiskey to share with your friends. YouTube. THE WORLD WHISKY WEEKENDER EVENT The World Whisky Weekender was a unique opportunity to discuss and deep dive into the world of whisky with whisky enthusiasts from acrossthe globe.
HOW TO TASTE WHISKY
Shake the glass and watch – Put your hand over the glass and shake the whisky. Watch how long it takes the resultant bubbles to disappear. The longer it takes, the higher the ABV. Rub your hands together and smell the barley from which the whisky was made. Now the sniffing – Move your glass towards your nose while taking short,sharp sniffs.
100 WHISKY FACTS
Kikori is a Japanese whisky made from 100 per cent rice. Scotch whisky contributes nearly £5 billion a year to the UK economy. You can earn an academic degree in distilling. The pepper mash in Tabasco sauce is aged in Jack Daniel’s barrels before it is then made into the sauce distributed all over the world. SCOTCH WHISKY: WHICH ONE TO BUY IF YOU'RE A NEWCOMER For those that are new to the world of Scotch whisky it can seem a daunting task to keep up with all that is going on or to decide on which flavour and style of whisky to take a chance on. WHISKY FOR BEGINNERS: HERE'S HOW TO PICK THE BEST WHISKIES Canadian – Dillon’s Rye. Islay – Laphroaig 10. Speyside – Craigellachie 13. Lowlands – Ailsa Bay. Indian – Paul John Peated. Blended Scotch – Chivas Regal 12. Japanese – Hibiki 12. There is also an abridged, embeddable version you can share on your own site ifyou like.
THE BEST BOURBONS FOR FOUR CLASSIC SERVES The best bourbons for four classic serves. The patron spirit of pioneers, daredevils, frontiersmen and frontierswomen, bourbon’s varied flavours and storied heritage make it a drink worth exploring. Join us as we pay tribute to the American ambrosia. Words: Malcolm Triggs Pictures: David Anderson. First published in the America Issueof Hot
SIX BITTERS AND THE WHISKY COCKTAILS YOU CAN MAKE WITH Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6. Prescribe for: Whisky Sour. Created by writer and bartender Gaz Regan because he couldn’t find orange bitters to suit his taste. Based on a recipe found in The Gentleman’s Companion: An Exotic Drinking Book with orange peel, cardamom, caraway, cloves and coriander. Orange bitters are a keycomponent in many
WHAT IS BOURBON AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TYPES For a whiskey to call itself bourbon, its mash (the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled) must contain at least 51 per cent corn. The mash must be distilled at 160 proof or less, the distillate must be stored in charred new oak barrels at 125 proof or less, and it must not contain any additives. Buffalo Trace and Blanton’s A GUIDE TO WHISKY GLASSES Its long stem prevents the drinker’s hand (and its polluting smells) from coming too close to the nose, while its bowl shape concentrates aromas through the slightly narrowed rim. The glass can be easily cradled so the spirit can be warmed if desired. Overall, this is a glass suited to the true appreciation of the nuances of single maltwhisky.
WORLD WHISKY DAY
A day of global whisky celebration. World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky Day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky/whiskey to share with your friends. YouTube. THE WORLD WHISKY WEEKENDER EVENT The World Whisky Weekender was a unique opportunity to discuss and deep dive into the world of whisky with whisky enthusiasts from acrossthe globe.
HOW TO TASTE WHISKY
Shake the glass and watch – Put your hand over the glass and shake the whisky. Watch how long it takes the resultant bubbles to disappear. The longer it takes, the higher the ABV. Rub your hands together and smell the barley from which the whisky was made. Now the sniffing – Move your glass towards your nose while taking short,sharp sniffs.
100 WHISKY FACTS
Kikori is a Japanese whisky made from 100 per cent rice. Scotch whisky contributes nearly £5 billion a year to the UK economy. You can earn an academic degree in distilling. The pepper mash in Tabasco sauce is aged in Jack Daniel’s barrels before it is then made into the sauce distributed all over the world. SCOTCH WHISKY: WHICH ONE TO BUY IF YOU'RE A NEWCOMER For those that are new to the world of Scotch whisky it can seem a daunting task to keep up with all that is going on or to decide on which flavour and style of whisky to take a chance on. WHISKY FOR BEGINNERS: HERE'S HOW TO PICK THE BEST WHISKIES Canadian – Dillon’s Rye. Islay – Laphroaig 10. Speyside – Craigellachie 13. Lowlands – Ailsa Bay. Indian – Paul John Peated. Blended Scotch – Chivas Regal 12. Japanese – Hibiki 12. There is also an abridged, embeddable version you can share on your own site ifyou like.
THE BEST BOURBONS FOR FOUR CLASSIC SERVES The best bourbons for four classic serves. The patron spirit of pioneers, daredevils, frontiersmen and frontierswomen, bourbon’s varied flavours and storied heritage make it a drink worth exploring. Join us as we pay tribute to the American ambrosia. Words: Malcolm Triggs Pictures: David Anderson. First published in the America Issueof Hot
SIX BITTERS AND THE WHISKY COCKTAILS YOU CAN MAKE WITH Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6. Prescribe for: Whisky Sour. Created by writer and bartender Gaz Regan because he couldn’t find orange bitters to suit his taste. Based on a recipe found in The Gentleman’s Companion: An Exotic Drinking Book with orange peel, cardamom, caraway, cloves and coriander. Orange bitters are a keycomponent in many
WHAT IS BOURBON AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TYPES For a whiskey to call itself bourbon, its mash (the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled) must contain at least 51 per cent corn. The mash must be distilled at 160 proof or less, the distillate must be stored in charred new oak barrels at 125 proof or less, and it must not contain any additives. Buffalo Trace and Blanton’s A GUIDE TO WHISKY GLASSES Its long stem prevents the drinker’s hand (and its polluting smells) from coming too close to the nose, while its bowl shape concentrates aromas through the slightly narrowed rim. The glass can be easily cradled so the spirit can be warmed if desired. Overall, this is a glass suited to the true appreciation of the nuances of single maltwhisky.
WHAT IS WORLD WHISKY DAY? What is World Whisky Day? W orld Whisky Day is an annual, global day of whisky, which invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Taking place annually on the third Saturday in May, this special occasion is celebrated by whisky lovers worldwide with tastings, events and gatherings. Although World Whisky Daycelebrations have
SEVEN EASY WHISKY COCKTAILS FOR LOCKDOWN T he brainchild of Susie Hoyt, of The Silver Dollar in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, the Silver 75 is a take on the French 75 cocktail created by Harry MacElhone at the New York Bar in 1915. The Silver 75 substitutes the cognac or gin for whisky adding a sweet spice to the citrus and floral notes of the original. Susie says: “Not every cocktail needs to be strong and booze forward like a WHISKY IN LITERATURE Alcohol plays a big part in Graham Greene’s boozed-up comic thriller Our Man in Havana. The novel was inspired by the author’s own Cuban escapades. Literature critics have noted that key scenes often take place in the presence of alcohol. The protagonist, a vacuum cleaner salesman named James Wormold, is fuelled throughout by routinedaiquiris.
THE WORLD WHISKY WEEKENDER SCHEDULE 2021 Panel: Sustainable whisky distilling. With the climate crisis being a hot topic on everyone’s agenda, we speak to representatives from three whisky distilleries to hear about what initiatives they have adopted with a view to making themselves as sustainable as possible. Hosts: Arbikie Distillery, Cardrona Distillery and Nc’neanDistillery.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF WHISKY Illustration: Nicholas Saunders | Words: Liz Longden First published in the Whisky Issue of Hot Rum Cow which is still available digitally as part of our Lost Issues bundle series.. O ne story sometimes heard is that whisky is an ancient Celtic drink, a claim often backed up by the fact that the word ‘whisky’ is a corruption of the Gaelic uisce beatha, meaning ‘water of life’. THE BEST BOURBONS FOR FOUR CLASSIC SERVES The best bourbons for four classic serves. The patron spirit of pioneers, daredevils, frontiersmen and frontierswomen, bourbon’s varied flavours and storied heritage make it a drink worth exploring. Join us as we pay tribute to the American ambrosia. Words: Malcolm Triggs Pictures: David Anderson. First published in the America Issueof Hot
YOU DESERVE A DRAM COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED! You Deserve A Dram competition winners announced! We asked you to nominate someone who you thought deserved a dram this World Whisky Day. And you did – in your droves! With over 1000 entries from all over the world, we were inundated with stories of everyday heroes making a difference during the current pandemic. EIGHT OF THE WORLD'S BEST WHISKY BARS The Widder Bar, Zurich. The Widder Bar, or The Ram Bar, was recently voted the best bar in Zurich and continues to delight thirsty patrons from around the world. It’s regarded as a first class cocktail joint, boasting an array of over 1000 spirits and a ‘WhiskyLibrary’ which
5 WHISKY BLOGS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW NOW 1) WHISKY CORNER. This whisky power couple met at their local whisky club and have since established a loyal readership both on social media and their blog, Whisky Corner. Their informative yet approachable writing is perfect for novices and aficionados alike. 2) GREATDRAMS The GreatDrams blog is the brainchild of Greg Dillon,providing one man
THE GREAT WHISKY RAFFLE The Great Whisky Raffle – Bottles Revealed! (Closed) 43 bottles of whisky, a collective age of over 400 years, a total value of over £2,000 and the chance to help a good cause. F ollowing the success of last year’s Great Whisky Distillery Challenge, we decided to embark on another whisky challenge! This year we collaborated with a numberWORLD WHISKY DAY
A day of global whisky celebration. World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky Day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky/whiskey to share with your friends. YouTube. THE WORLD WHISKY WEEKENDER EVENT The World Whisky Weekender was a unique opportunity to discuss and deep dive into the world of whisky with whisky enthusiasts from acrossthe globe.
100 WHISKY FACTS
Kikori is a Japanese whisky made from 100 per cent rice. Scotch whisky contributes nearly £5 billion a year to the UK economy. You can earn an academic degree in distilling. The pepper mash in Tabasco sauce is aged in Jack Daniel’s barrels before it is then made into the sauce distributed all over the world.HOW TO TASTE WHISKY
Shake the glass and watch – Put your hand over the glass and shake the whisky. Watch how long it takes the resultant bubbles to disappear. The longer it takes, the higher the ABV. Rub your hands together and smell the barley from which the whisky was made. Now the sniffing – Move your glass towards your nose while taking short,sharp sniffs.
SCOTCH WHISKY: WHICH ONE TO BUY IF YOU'RE A NEWCOMER For those that are new to the world of Scotch whisky it can seem a daunting task to keep up with all that is going on or to decide on which flavour and style of whisky to take a chance on. WORLD WHISKIES ON A BUDGET THE ONE Sherry Cask Finish. A blend of whiskies from around the British Isles, THE ONE is the latest project run by the Lakes Distillery while they await the maturation of their own spirit. The blend is finished in Oloroso sherry hogshead butts and is a limited edition of 3,335 bottles, meaning it’s not going to THE BEST BOURBONS FOR FOUR CLASSIC SERVES The best bourbons for four classic serves. The patron spirit of pioneers, daredevils, frontiersmen and frontierswomen, bourbon’s varied flavours and storied heritage make it a drink worth exploring. Join us as we pay tribute to the American ambrosia. Words: Malcolm Triggs Pictures: David Anderson. First published in the America Issueof Hot
WHAT IS BOURBON AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TYPES For a whiskey to call itself bourbon, its mash (the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled) must contain at least 51 per cent corn. The mash must be distilled at 160 proof or less, the distillate must be stored in charred new oak barrels at 125 proof or less, and it must not contain any additives. Buffalo Trace and Blanton’s 5 WHISKY BLOGS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW NOW 1) WHISKY CORNER. This whisky power couple met at their local whisky club and have since established a loyal readership both on social media and their blog, Whisky Corner. Their informative yet approachable writing is perfect for novices and aficionados alike. 2) GREATDRAMS The GreatDrams blog is the brainchild of Greg Dillon,providing one man
THE GREAT WHISKY RAFFLE The Great Whisky Raffle – Bottles Revealed! (Closed) 43 bottles of whisky, a collective age of over 400 years, a total value of over £2,000 and the chance to help a good cause. F ollowing the success of last year’s Great Whisky Distillery Challenge, we decided to embark on another whisky challenge! This year we collaborated with a numberWORLD WHISKY DAY
A day of global whisky celebration. World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. If you can’t find an event happening near you why not host your own World Whisky Day event? All you need is a bottle of whisky/whiskey to share with your friends. YouTube. THE WORLD WHISKY WEEKENDER EVENT The World Whisky Weekender was a unique opportunity to discuss and deep dive into the world of whisky with whisky enthusiasts from acrossthe globe.
100 WHISKY FACTS
Kikori is a Japanese whisky made from 100 per cent rice. Scotch whisky contributes nearly £5 billion a year to the UK economy. You can earn an academic degree in distilling. The pepper mash in Tabasco sauce is aged in Jack Daniel’s barrels before it is then made into the sauce distributed all over the world.HOW TO TASTE WHISKY
Shake the glass and watch – Put your hand over the glass and shake the whisky. Watch how long it takes the resultant bubbles to disappear. The longer it takes, the higher the ABV. Rub your hands together and smell the barley from which the whisky was made. Now the sniffing – Move your glass towards your nose while taking short,sharp sniffs.
SCOTCH WHISKY: WHICH ONE TO BUY IF YOU'RE A NEWCOMER For those that are new to the world of Scotch whisky it can seem a daunting task to keep up with all that is going on or to decide on which flavour and style of whisky to take a chance on. WORLD WHISKIES ON A BUDGET THE ONE Sherry Cask Finish. A blend of whiskies from around the British Isles, THE ONE is the latest project run by the Lakes Distillery while they await the maturation of their own spirit. The blend is finished in Oloroso sherry hogshead butts and is a limited edition of 3,335 bottles, meaning it’s not going to THE BEST BOURBONS FOR FOUR CLASSIC SERVES The best bourbons for four classic serves. The patron spirit of pioneers, daredevils, frontiersmen and frontierswomen, bourbon’s varied flavours and storied heritage make it a drink worth exploring. Join us as we pay tribute to the American ambrosia. Words: Malcolm Triggs Pictures: David Anderson. First published in the America Issueof Hot
WHAT IS BOURBON AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TYPES For a whiskey to call itself bourbon, its mash (the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled) must contain at least 51 per cent corn. The mash must be distilled at 160 proof or less, the distillate must be stored in charred new oak barrels at 125 proof or less, and it must not contain any additives. Buffalo Trace and Blanton’s 5 WHISKY BLOGS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW NOW 1) WHISKY CORNER. This whisky power couple met at their local whisky club and have since established a loyal readership both on social media and their blog, Whisky Corner. Their informative yet approachable writing is perfect for novices and aficionados alike. 2) GREATDRAMS The GreatDrams blog is the brainchild of Greg Dillon,providing one man
THE GREAT WHISKY RAFFLE The Great Whisky Raffle – Bottles Revealed! (Closed) 43 bottles of whisky, a collective age of over 400 years, a total value of over £2,000 and the chance to help a good cause. F ollowing the success of last year’s Great Whisky Distillery Challenge, we decided to embark on another whisky challenge! This year we collaborated with a numberHOW TO TASTE WHISKY
Shake the glass and watch – Put your hand over the glass and shake the whisky. Watch how long it takes the resultant bubbles to disappear. The longer it takes, the higher the ABV. Rub your hands together and smell the barley from which the whisky was made. Now the sniffing – Move your glass towards your nose while taking short,sharp sniffs.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF WHISKY Illustration: Nicholas Saunders | Words: Liz Longden First published in the Whisky Issue of Hot Rum Cow which is still available digitally as part of our Lost Issues bundle series.. O ne story sometimes heard is that whisky is an ancient Celtic drink, a claim often backed up by the fact that the word ‘whisky’ is a corruption of the Gaelic uisce beatha, meaning ‘water of life’. THE BEST BOURBONS FOR FOUR CLASSIC SERVES The best bourbons for four classic serves. The patron spirit of pioneers, daredevils, frontiersmen and frontierswomen, bourbon’s varied flavours and storied heritage make it a drink worth exploring. Join us as we pay tribute to the American ambrosia. Words: Malcolm Triggs Pictures: David Anderson. First published in the America Issueof Hot
WHISKY FOR BEGINNERS: HERE'S HOW TO PICK THE BEST WHISKIES Canadian – Dillon’s Rye. Islay – Laphroaig 10. Speyside – Craigellachie 13. Lowlands – Ailsa Bay. Indian – Paul John Peated. Blended Scotch – Chivas Regal 12. Japanese – Hibiki 12. There is also an abridged, embeddable version you can share on your own site ifyou like.
SEVEN EASY WHISKY COCKTAILS FOR LOCKDOWN T he brainchild of Susie Hoyt, of The Silver Dollar in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, the Silver 75 is a take on the French 75 cocktail created by Harry MacElhone at the New York Bar in 1915. The Silver 75 substitutes the cognac or gin for whisky adding a sweet spice to the citrus and floral notes of the original. Susie says: “Not every cocktail needs to be strong and booze forward like a WHISKY BEERS YOU NEED TO TRY 3. BrewDog Paradox Jura. Aberdeenshire craft brewery, BrewDog, have been producing a fine line of whisky beers for a while now. Paradox – which is aged in barrels previously used to house Isle of Jura whisky – is oaky, smoky and a riot of coffee, chocolate and rich caramel flavours. At £10.95 a bottle, this limited release beer isbecoming
EIGHT OF THE WORLD'S BEST WHISKY BARS The Widder Bar, Zurich. The Widder Bar, or The Ram Bar, was recently voted the best bar in Zurich and continues to delight thirsty patrons from around the world. It’s regarded as a first class cocktail joint, boasting an array of over 1000 spirits and a ‘WhiskyLibrary’ which
YOU DESERVE A DRAM COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED! You Deserve A Dram competition winners announced! We asked you to nominate someone who you thought deserved a dram this World Whisky Day. And you did – in your droves! With over 1000 entries from all over the world, we were inundated with stories of everyday heroes making a difference during the current pandemic. SIX BITTERS AND THE WHISKY COCKTAILS YOU CAN MAKE WITH Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6. Prescribe for: Whisky Sour. Created by writer and bartender Gaz Regan because he couldn’t find orange bitters to suit his taste. Based on a recipe found in The Gentleman’s Companion: An Exotic Drinking Book with orange peel, cardamom, caraway, cloves and coriander. Orange bitters are a keycomponent in many
A GUIDE TO WHISKY GLASSES Its long stem prevents the drinker’s hand (and its polluting smells) from coming too close to the nose, while its bowl shape concentrates aromas through the slightly narrowed rim. The glass can be easily cradled so the spirit can be warmed if desired. Overall, this is a glass suited to the true appreciation of the nuances of single maltwhisky.
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