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| 10-12: Scotch is Getting Younger. |
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The notion that all scotch must be at least 12 years to be enjoyed is a common understanding among scotch drinkers everywhere. However, one company is out to prove them wrong. This scotch is just two years shy of the twelve year mark, but is growing in popularity.
Enter Glenkinchie; this t |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| 12 Years of Fine Scotch |
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Twelve: Is this indeed the magic number when it comes to fine scotch? In a matter of terms the answer is yes.
When trying to decide on a scotch it would be best to look for that magical number, as it will indicate to you that at least it has grown into full body. There are quite a few bottl |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| A Bottle of Their Own |
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The majority of fine scotch distillers sell casks of their product as a whole for blending purposes as well as to private buyers. Usually the distiller name will be placed on a blended product however not the logo. This is an indication that the product is indeed blended and not single malt.
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| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| (Published: Fri, 08 May 2009 16:51:10 -0600) |
| A Manly Drink |
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When you think of a man’s drink, what comes to mind? Baileys? Vodka? To many, scotch seems to be the drink of choice for grown men and seemingly this choice has been made for many, many years. There is most probably not a spirit, more endeared by men than scotch.
Scotch is made here in Americ |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| A Timeless Secret |
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It is said that the art of distilling was discovered somewhere in Asia in approximately 800 B.C. The assumption was that this technique was merely used to make perfumes, however this has been refuted.
The method by which the processes found its way to the British Isles is uncertain; however |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Bourbon In The Making |
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It is a well-rounded argument that the Scottish has the market sewn up as far as making the best product on the planet; however there are a few studs in other stables worth a mention. Bourbon has long been associated with Kentucky and for good reason as it is the state where this craft was first |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Dispelling A Blue Rumor |
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It has been rumored that the Johnny Walker Blue Label blended whiskey was about to be halted for reasons unknown. This rumor is indeed just that nothing more than a rumor. Here you will find some background on this fine product in the event you wish to try it someday.
Although lately the marke |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Global whiskeys |
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Scotland is not the only country that can put out a quality scotch product. Many countries have ventured into the spirits domain. Canada is one of them. The Canadian whiskeys are starting to shine with products that are crisp and bold to the taste buds.
Following strict compliance with Canad |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Mixed Drinks Upsetting for Distillers |
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Although some Scots are softening up in regards to their traditional dram, we cannot say all of them are. Some are indeed abusively screaming and kicking, with regard to how their fine brew is handled.
The idea of mixing a fine scotch in a fancy drink at the bar seems preposterous. This notion |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Old Drink, Young Crowd |
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Why is it that scotch always seem to be left alone in the bar scene? It is understandable that most people find scotch to harsh to drink while dancing the night away but could it not be introduced in some mild cocktails? Generally it is assumed that the sweeter drinks tend to give you the staying |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| (Published: Fri, 08 May 2009 16:51:10 -0600) |
| Production of scotch |
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The production of Scotch whisky takes time, a lot of time. It is a tedious process that can take years. However when it is done correctly, the product is one worth waiting for.
Barley is placed in deep tanks of water for approximately three days. As the moisture increases it promotes the g |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Scotch a Mature Blend |
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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 |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Scotch Whisky to America |
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As new Irish and Scottish immigrants tried to settle on the American continent they brought with them the distilling methods of scotch whiskey. Finding the new raw materials different that what they were accustomed to, they lead the way for an evolution of new scotch now known merely as whiskey. |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Scotch Whisky: On top of the world. |
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In terms of export, Scotch whisky amasses approximately 90% of all export sales combined in England and is a principle export commodity. This income is in great part foreign currency. This trend has been followed since the turn of the 19-century as the value of overseas marketing was discovered. |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| The Art Of Drinking Whisky |
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There is no true rule of thumb when drinking whisky but there are a few things to keep in mind to make the experience a lot more enjoyable. It should be pointed out that if the general rule of thumb is not observed there is still no reason not to enjoy this wonderful spirit.
You should never |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| The Certified Scotch Malt Bar: Worth the Trip |
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An establishment that is spending the time and using funds to maintain after qualifications for a Doc certified scotch malt single bar that carries a distinction is definitely a wonderful place. Just how wonderful is it?
It seems that the options are endless for novice malt drinker’s right up |
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| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| The Gold is in Scotland |
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It is said that the acquisition of knowledge on any subject that you are interested in only increases your appreciation for it. This can easily be said about the finest of scotches as well.
There seems to be a trend building with aficionados flocking the rolling country sides in Scotland jus |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| The Great Debate: Single Malt vs. Blended |
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Many people get confused and the difference between single malt and blended scotch. The blended variety consists of approximately fifty different grains, and single malts, sent from many different producers. The term single malt refers to one single distiller, and therefore what is produced, is i |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| The Six Scottish Malt Regions |
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Scotland can be divided into six different malt making segments or regions; Islay, Campbeltown, speyside, Islands Lowlands and highlands. Each of these regions produce a different malt as the characteristics are different so too are the methods of distilling. Climate variations, raw materials, an |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| The True Single Malt |
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A true single malt whiskey is a brew that is distilled in one place. There is no inclusion of any other blends of grain whiskey in this product. A single cask whiskey has been in one cask and not transferred to accommodate other blends. This whiskey, when full strength, can exceed sixty percent a |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Understanding a Scotch Label |
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To grasp the understanding of a scotch label takes the ability to understand many things. National laws, marketing, tradition, as well as whim are placed on the label of this fine product. This simple guide can get you through the confusion of what’s inside the bottle.
If you are looking for |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Walk in Red or Walk in Black |
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In the year 1820 sir John Walker had a vision. To create one of the finest single malt blends the world has ever known. Enter the 2006 trend and apparently his vision turned to gold, as it is the most consumed scotch in the world. At over 120 million bottle sold annually, it is estimated that fou |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
| Directory: Food & Drink - Scotch |
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| Whisky 101 |
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Scotch has undoubtedly been elevated to the top spot of most popular spirit however it is said that if that spirit was not made in Scotland then it has no right baring the name. The land itself lends to this spirit and what is taken s naturally replenished.
Scotch whisky is said to be a noblem |
| Author: Cliff Matthew |
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