What’s a blended whisky?
A blended whisky is a mix of several types of whisky. In Scotland, a blended whisky is a mix of single malt and grain whiskies, whereas in Eire, it’s a mix of both pot nonetheless, malt and/or grain whiskies.
What does single malt imply?
Single malt is a malt whisky that’s the produce of a single distillery. This implies the whisky is constituted of 100 per cent malted barley and aged for no less than three years. In Scotland, the whisky is usually double-distilled, however in Eire it may be triple-distilled.
Scotch whiskey
To be known as Scotch, the whiskey must produced in Scotland and aged for no less than three years in oak barrels. Different guidelines apply for various Scotch varieties.
Bourbon
This have to be made in America, aged in charred virgin oak casks and produced utilizing a mash invoice (a mix of grains) that’s no less than 51 per cent corn.
Rye
This follows the identical guidelines as bourbon, however the mash invoice must be 51 per cent rye.
Irish whiskey
This whiskey, spelled an ‘e’, is taken into account Irish if it is produced in Eire. Stylistically, it is typically triple-distilled to make a lighter spirit. Pot nonetheless whiskey is exclusive to Eire; it’s triple-distilled from a mix of malted and unmalted barley.
Japanese whisky
Produced in Japan, that is similar to Scotch in fashion – the truth is, many Japanese blended whiskies are made utilizing grain whisky from Scottish distilleries that has spent a short while getting older in Japan.
We nonetheless love: espresso liquor
The cornerstone of timeless cocktails, just like the espresso martini and white russian, espresso liqueur won’t ever exit of vogue. It maintains reputation by evolving as developments do – chilly brew, fairtrade and amaro varieties are actually out there. To combine up a traditional, attempt crème de cassis rather than sugar syrup in an espresso martini – it provides a refined, fruity sharpness that pairs nicely with complicated espresso. Or, serve your espresso liqueur with tonic water for a refreshing, bitter various to a G&T.
Bar dictionary: whisky or whiskey?
‘Whisky’ is from Scotland, however in Eire, it’s ‘whiskey’. That is all the way down to variations within the completely different types of Gaelic and a want to differentiate between the 2. Within the US, it’s normally ‘whiskey’ because it typically follows the Irish fashion, and in Japan it’s ‘whisky’, as manufacturing inspiration got here from Scotland.
Stout martini
Have fun St Patrick’s Day in fashion
Serves 2 | Prep 5 minutes | Straightforward
Pour 50ml darkish rum right into a jug with a handful of ice, 25ml chilly espresso, 25ml vodka, 25ml crème de cacao and 100ml stout. Stir till the surface of the jug feels chilly, then pressure into two martini glasses.
Cucumber, apple & spinach juice
A refreshing and vibrant drink
Serves 1 | Prep 5 minutes | Straightforward
Put a 5cm piece of cucumber, 1 thick celery stick and a massive handful of spinach in a bowl with 150ml unsweetened apple juice and the juice of 1 lime. Blitz with a hand blender (or in a jug blender or meals processor) till easy. Pour right into a glass and serve, or first dilute with coconut water to style.
Irish espresso
An indulgent post-dinner deal with
Serves 1 | Prep 5 minutes | Straightforward
Whisk 2 tbsp double cream till very barely thickened, then put aside. Pour 150ml freshly brewed espresso right into a mug or heatproof glass. Add 50ml Irish whiskey and ½-1 tsp brown sugar and stir till the sugar has dissolved. Spoon the cream excessive and sprinkle over a grating of nutmeg.
