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Whiskey Black Velvet (Black Velvet) - is a quality Canadian whiskey, which is created by blending grain and malt whiskey.

Exposure Black Velvet (Black Velvet) is carried out in oak, charred barrels for 5-8 years.

After blending, before aging, the drink is diluted with pure spring water (to lower the degree, up to 40%). After aging, the whiskey is cleaned through a charcoal filter.

Canadian Black Velvet was born in 1933, when the English brothers Alfred and Walter Gilbey opened a distillery near Toronto.

The technological process of whiskey production at this plant was noticeably different from other producers. In particular, a three-stage distillation was used, which gave the drink a special softness.

For now Black Velvet Distilling Company owned by Constellation Brands.

Black Velvet is shipped to more than 50 countries around the world, but the largest sales traditionally come from the US and Canada.

Types of whiskey Black Velvet (Black Velvet)

BLACK VELVET WHISKY – classic whiskey of this brand with a strength of 40% and a rich yellow color. Whiskey has a rich aroma with hints of honeysuckle and hints of green apple, pear and green grapes. As for the taste, the whiskey has a simple and juicy taste with sweet hints of baked goods, toasted malt and honey. There are also hints of citrus and sherbet. The aftertaste of the drink is pleasant. Black Velvet is recommended for use in pure form as a digestif or as part of alcoholic cocktails.

BLACK VELVET RESERVE- blended whiskey, aged 8 years, in white American oak barrels. This whiskey appeared only in 1991. Black Velvet Reserve has a rich amber color and a rich aroma with hints of caramel, chocolate, raisins, fruit, oak and roasted nuts. The taste of the drink is very mild, with a sweet aftertaste with hints of walnut cake, chocolate, caramel, oak and hot spices. Black Velvet Reserve is best consumed in its pure form with the addition of ice, and also as a component of alcoholic cocktails. You can read about how to distinguish this whiskey from a fake.

BLACK VELVET TOASTED CARAMEL- limited version of whiskey, with a strength of 35% and aging for 6 years. Whiskey has a rich amber color and rich caramel aroma, with hints of raisins, oak, fruit and chocolate. The taste of the drink is soft with sweetness, in which caramel is pronounced. Tones of nuts, chocolate, oak and spices are felt. Best consumed neat or with ice.

BLACK VELVET CINNAMON RUSH- a new type of whiskey of a famous brand, which was released in 2013. This whiskey has a strength of 35% and is aged in oak barrels within 6 years. The drink has a rich amber color and an intense aroma, in which cinnamon plays the first violin, tones of cloves, vanilla and orange peel. The taste of Black Velvet Cinnamon Rush is warming, with hints of cinnamon. The drink has a long aftertaste with hints of cloves, pepper, caramel, vanilla and citrus. This whiskey is good in its pure form, or with the addition of water, this whiskey is also included in various cocktails.

The famous whiskey drink is popular all over the world and has a rich history. It is believed that the best whiskey is Irish and Scottish. These countries have been competing for the right to be the leaders in the production of the drink for many decades. But do not forget about Canada - here the most popular and the best drink considered Black Velvet whiskey.

It is created by mixing grain and malt whiskey. The result is a drink with a bright taste of roasted malt, honey and pastries with a short but interesting aftertaste. Whiskey got its name due to the soft, "velvet" taste.

Several types of whiskey are produced under the Black Velvet brand - they all have their own characteristics and advantages. You can get acquainted with them, as well as with the history of the drink, production technology and rules of use in this article.

Description

It is difficult to unambiguously answer the controversial question of who invented it. And all because in the vastness of both states from time immemorial, similar alcohol has been produced. The modern analogue of the old drink is very similar to what was created in the old days.

Until now, whiskey remains a strong drink, sales of which exceed the most optimistic indicators of other alcohol-containing products.

If we consider the category of whiskey produced in Canada, Black Velvet whiskey is recognized as the best whiskey. The manufacturer is not only a sales leader in Canada, but is on the list of the 40 most famous companies in the world.

The unique taste of the drink

Alcoholic forty-degree drink has a rich taste.

1. Its versatility is conveyed by notes of homemade cakes, honey and roasted malt.
2. Not less than lovely fragrance: pear and green apple, ripe juicy grapes, subtle oak chips and hay.
3. The bright aftertaste is very short, thanks to which there is an irresistible desire to take at least another sip.

In high society, Black Velvet whiskey is consumed in its pure form, it is part of some cocktails, it can be used as a digestif that improves the digestion process.

At the moment, rye is not used at all for the production of this whiskey, only frost-resistant corn varieties.

The drink collection includes two types of whiskey:

The latter differs from the classical version more mild taste. This very young drink appeared on the market only in 1991, and before that it was aged for 8 years in an oak barrel. It has a very beautiful amber color, deep, rich and no less wonderful aroma, which perfectly combines caramel, roasted nuts and raisins.

Soft, sweetish taste is well shaded by caramel and chocolate, as well as sharp notes of spices. Despite the softness, the drink has a strength of 40 °. They drink Black Velvet Reserve mostly in its pure form, adding a couple of ice cubes. The unique taste of Black Velvet whiskey is due to the peculiarities of the production technology of an elite alcoholic beverage.

The production of an elite drink is quite complicated.

It consists of 6 stages, each of which is equally important in the process of alcohol production. It is thanks to the observance of the accuracy of the technological process of production of this alcoholic drink that it has an unforgettable and unique taste and is beloved by true connoisseurs of strong good alcohol.

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Production technology

Production can be divided into six main stages:

1. First, the barley is dried. It is then soaked, and when it germinates after about 10 days, it is dried again, and in Ireland hot smoke from burning peat, beech wood or coal is used for this. This is how barley malt is obtained.
2. To produce wort, crushed malt is soaked in hot water for 12 hours.
3. Yeast is then added to the wort and left to ferment for two days. The output is already an alcoholic drink with a strength of 5%.
4. The resulting drink is distilled twice. This is how whiskey is obtained with a strength of up to 70%, which is then diluted to 50-63%.
5. Excerpt.
6. Filtration and bottling.

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Types of whiskey

Whiskey Black Velvet is a classic whiskey of this brand with a strength of 40% and a rich yellow color. Whiskey has a rich aroma with hints of honeysuckle and hints of green apple, pear and green grapes.

As for the taste, the whiskey has a simple and juicy taste with sweet hints of baked goods, toasted malt and honey. There are also hints of citrus and sherbet. The aftertaste of the drink is pleasant. Black Velvet is recommended to be used in its pure form as a digestif or as part of alcoholic cocktails.

• Colour: Intense yellow whiskey.
• Taste: Whiskey has a simple and juicy taste with sweet notes of homemade cakes, honey and toasted malt, with fresh citrus tones, energetic hint of sherbet. The aftertaste is short, pleasant and exciting.
• Aroma: Whiskey has a rich aroma with notes of honeysuckle, green apple, pear, green grapes, with warm and dry tones of hay and oak chips.
• Gastronomic combinations: Whiskey Black Velvet is recommended to use in its pure form as a digestif.

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reserve

Black Velvet Reserve is an excellent blended whiskey aged for eight years in white American oak barrels. First appeared on the alcohol market in 1991.

Black Velvet Reserve in 2009 won the Silver Medal in the International Review of Spirits Award and was awarded the title of "Best Buy" by the Bar Competition, received the Gold Medal in the Monde Selection competition.

The history of Black Velvet began in the 40s of the last century. Having set out to create whiskey, the first distillers used selected rye and grains from which they received triple distilled spirits. After diluting with spring water and aging in oak barrels, the new whiskey was left to mature. This is how a unique Canadian whiskey was created, which was distinguished by tenderness, softness and exclusivity.

For the new drink, the name was chosen, reflecting its velvety taste and softness - Black Velvet (Black Velvet). High-quality Canadian whiskey immediately found its fans and began to be in great demand.

Today, Black Velvet Distilling Company maintains rich traditions and high quality, using selected grains, crystal clean water aging the whiskey to perfection. Black Velvet is sold in 50 countries and is clear leader among Canadian whiskeys.

The Black Velvet Reserve set with two glasses in a classic box is a great gift for connoisseurs of high-class whiskey and lovers of this drink.

1. Color: Whiskey rich amber color.
2. Taste: Whiskey has a very mild, sweet taste with hints of walnut cake, chocolate, caramel, oak and hot spices.
3. Aroma: Whiskey has a rich aroma with hints of caramel, chocolate, raisins, fruit, oak and roasted nuts.
4. Gastronomic combinations: Black Velvet Reserve is best consumed neat with ice.

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Caramel

Whiskey Black Velvet Caramel - limited edition whiskey, with a strength of 35% and aging for 6 years. Whiskey has a rich amber color and rich caramel aroma, with hints of raisins, oak, fruit and chocolate.

The taste of the drink is soft with sweetness, in which caramel is pronounced. Tones of nuts, chocolate, oak and spices are felt. Best consumed neat or with ice.

• Colour: Intense yellow whiskey.
• Taste: Whiskey has a simple and juicy taste with sweet notes of homemade cakes, honey and toasted malt, with fresh citrus tones, energetic hint of sherbet. The aftertaste is short, pleasant and exciting.
• Aroma: Whiskey has a rich aroma with notes of honeysuckle, green apple, pear, green grapes, with warm and dry tones of hay and oak chips.
• Gastronomic pairings: Whiskey Black Velvet is recommended to use in its pure form as a digestif.

Cinnamon Rush

Black Velvet Cinnamon Rush is a brand new whiskey that was released in 2013. This whiskey has a strength of 35% and is aged in oak barrels for 6 years.

1. The drink has a rich amber color and intense aroma, in which cinnamon plays the first violin, tones of cloves, vanilla and orange peel are also felt.
2. The taste of Black Velvet Cinnamon Rush is warming, with hints of cinnamon.
3. The drink has a long aftertaste with hints of cloves, pepper, caramel, vanilla and citrus.
4. This whiskey is good in its pure form, or with the addition of water, this whiskey is also included in various cocktails.

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History of creation

The year of establishment of the enterprise under the brand name Black Velvet was 1933. Place - the outskirts of Toronto. A small distillery was opened here.

At the initial stage, there was no trade. But the end of World War II became the starting point for a new enchanting stage in its success. The reason for the rise in popularity was Black Velvet whiskey, prepared according to a completely different recipe. The new strong drink enjoyed rapidly growing popularity. It didn't take long for him to win the love of Canadians.

How they used

• Whiskey Black Velvet - blended alcohol, it is based on grain and corn alcohol.
• The created mixture is placed in oak barrels, previously charred.
• In such containers, the drink is aged for a certain number of years.
• Purified water is used for dilution.
• The aged product, which has a strength of 40 °, is driven through a charcoal filter.

The final product is a bright and diverse taste with hints of homemade cakes, honey and roasted malt. The bouquet combined shades of green apple, pear and ripe grapes.

All this diversity is set off by notes of dried grass and oak shavings. Compared to analogues, the drink has an unusually colorful and exciting, but short aftertaste.

How Reserve was used

It is customary to drink this type of whiskey not before, but after meals and as part of cocktails. Such drinks are called digestifs and help digestion. Release form - glass containers with a volume of 0.7 / 1l.

1. Connoisseurs of strong alcoholic products presented in 1991 new drink called Black Velvet Reserve.
2. The aging period in oak barrels is 8 years.
3. The variety combines an amber color, bright aroma with hints of caramel, dried grapes and roasted nuts.
4. The taste of alcohol combines softness and sweetness, there are shades of chocolate, candy and hot spices.
5. The method of consumption is a pure product to which ice is added.

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Price

For lovers of Black Velvet whiskey, the price is low and depends on the volume of the bottle and the aging time. On average, the cost varies from 793 to 2000 rubles.

As Black Velvet whiskey reviews testify, this drink is a great gift. Especially if it is offered to be purchased in a stylish package and in tandem with beautiful glasses, directly intended for drinking the aged product.

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How to drink

As an aristocratic drink, whiskey requires special treatment and some kind of respect. Here it is important not only to choose the right brand, but also to know how to drink this drink. After all, not only its taste depends on it, but also the opinion that whiskey produces on a person.

In our country, few people know how to drink Black Velvet whiskey. That is why many people who have tried this drink could not fully appreciate its taste and enjoy it.

Among the striking examples, there is an erroneous opinion that whiskey, like other strong drinks, can (and should) be drunk in one gulp, while in fact everything is exactly the opposite. After all, only savoring, you can enjoy excellent taste drink, enjoy its aftertaste, feel an unforgettable, alluring aroma.

What is unacceptable

Whiskey, including Black Velvet, is an exclusively masculine drink, so jewelry, umbrellas, and similar attributes of women's cocktails are unacceptable with it. In addition, with regard to whiskey, it is strictly prohibited:

• drink in large sips;
• drink through a straw;
• drink (and it does not matter, cola, juice or water);
• have a snack (even with the most delicious food);
• drink after whiskey any other drinks.

It is preferable to drink whiskey in darkened rooms, conducive to relaxation and peace, where everyday fuss and problems fade into the background, where you can relax and have fun.

1. Whiskey is served in a cold dry bottle. To do this, it is enough to keep it in the freezer for half an hour, after which it is necessary to wipe it with a dry towel.
2. Before bottling, the bottle is slightly shaken, after which the drink is poured into deep glasses, preferably with legs (and by no means into glasses, as you can see in many cool films).
3. The glass is never completely filled. Indeed, in this case, you will not be able to enjoy the wonderful game of amber liquid overflow. Therefore, the glass is filled with whiskey by 1/3, no more.

Another myth is that whiskey, like cognac, is drunk exclusively in its pure form. This is not entirely true. True gourmets add at least a little to the glass cold water. In addition, whiskey is often an ingredient in cocktails, and not necessarily for men, but in most cases for glamorous, but strong-willed, beautiful ladies.

Whiskey glasses

Acquaintance with whiskey can turn into a strong sincere friendship. The noble drink has become an essential attribute of masculinity and confidence. However, it is still worth remembering that whiskey is a tradition, not a fashion, so as not to get into trouble at one of the tastings, scornfully looking around at the audience savoring the drink from original wine glasses.

tumblrs

Yes, whiskey glasses are not only the famous tumblrs, from which Scots in pubs or daring cowboys were famously cut.

• Thick-bottomed, with straight edges, wide diameter, such glasses have become traditional rather from economic motives.
• The owners of Scottish pubs have found an original way to dispose of broken bottles - they simply cut off the top, leaving the bottom.
• Tumbler has certainly gained popularity in the world. However, such whiskey glasses are unlikely to allow you to enjoy the magnificent play of amber shades of the drink and feel the delicious bouquet.
• The preferences of the Wild West are worthy of respect. By the way, it is from the tumbler that you can drink alcohol with soda, ice, cola, unseasoned and blended.

And yet such a whiskey glass will be preferred by a frequenter of noisy club parties. A true gourmets they will modestly demand more acceptable "tare", and drinking conditions - more restrained and "chamber".

Tulip

A true connoisseur knows that whiskey glasses should be tulip-shaped.

It is in them that the aged malt variety will reveal its rich aroma and magnificent color.

Tulip or Snifter glasses differ in volume, but the overall picture of presenting the nuances of the drink is very similar. By the way, instead of them it is quite appropriate to pour alcohol into wine glasses or cognac glasses in a close circle of friends. At the very least, it will be smarter than using faceted glasses.

Remember that the main purpose of the glass is to reveal the bouquet of whiskey as deeply and as widely as possible. Various production technologies and raw materials have led to the emergence of varietal diversity. Each whiskey has a unique character, and glasses are chosen accordingly.

1. A drink devoid of a special aroma, and these are usually young cereal varieties, can be drunk from glasses-shorts.
2. Malt definitely needs to be inhaled - a glass with a narrowed top will concentrate unique aroma, which is the most important part in the sensation of the drink.

When choosing glasses for whiskey, it is good to remember the decanter - a special vessel in which alcohol is served. When the whiskey is poured, it is saturated with oxygen, due to which the taste becomes more saturated and the aroma more pronounced.

The optimum temperature to which the drink should be cooled (or heated) is 20-22. It is with her that the whiskey opens up. By the way, cognac is served at the same temperature. If you heat more - a sharp alcoholic aroma can unpleasantly hit the sense of smell, while a cool drink will be tightly “closed”. However, on a young blend it will be almost imperceptible.

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Snacks for whiskey

If you want to get the taste of the whiskey without overcooking it, don't use any snacks. But the drink itself is very strong, so you can have a snack for an unseasoned lover. You should choose dishes that would not overlap the taste of the drink, but only shade it a little, without relegating it to the background.

Can be used as an appetizer dried fish, meat and other goodies. It is customary for the Scots to use seafood, for example, red fish, smoked fish or even oysters. Meat can be served baked or fried.

Most connoisseurs love whiskey for its rich taste and aroma. There are several types that differ in taste and require special attention and various snacks:

• Drink having spicy taste either a smoky aroma, it is customary to eat foie gras or beef tongue. Most Scottish drinks have these characteristics, notable examples are White Horse, Passport Scotch, William Grant's.
• For Jameson, Glen Grant, Famous, the best snack would be smoked fish. It is best to choose salmon, its taste is great.
• There are whiskeys with herbal flavors, such as Glenmorangie. It is great for seafood, such as oysters.
• Peaty aroma characteristic of Irish whiskey, such as Tullamore Drew, goes well with roast beef and lamb.
• Any whiskey can be eaten with melon - it does not interrupt the taste, it only softens it a little. It is not recommended to use citrus fruits as a snack, they completely kill the taste and hide the aroma of the drink.

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How to distinguish from a fake

Black Velvet Reserve is a blended Canadian whiskey aged for 8 years in white American oak barrels.

This whiskey is appreciated by connoisseurs of spirits around the world. One of the most serious problems that the brand faced on the way to global recognition was the massive counterfeiting of Black Velvet.

In order to protect your whiskey from counterfeiting was developed unique design, knowing the features of which the consumer will be able to distinguish the original whiskey from a fake.

Let's take a look at the main features of the 8 year old Black Velvet Reserve.

1. A bottle of the original Canadian Black Velvet Reserve whiskey is made of transparent glass and has a 6-sided shape, while it has many reliefs.

The bottom of the 8-year-old Black Velet has a 6-coal shape, with embossed pattern along its perimeter. In addition, technical information about the production of this whiskey is stamped on the bottom of the bottle.

2. Black Velvet Reserve whiskey labels are of very high quality. A label of poor quality, with glue leaks or glued crookedly indicates a fake.

There are two labels on the front of the bottle, in the upper part in the relief cavity there is a round label with the brand logo.

Under the round label, the main rectangular label is pasted, which indicates the name of the whiskey, the volume of the bottle, the strength of the drink and other useful information.

WITH reverse side bottles there is a large rectangular counter-label, which has a barcode, as well as the name of the whiskey, its volume and strength, as well as other technical information.

3. The cork of real Canadian Black Velvet Reserve is covered with a protective branded film and closes the cork and the neck of the bottle.

When buying this whiskey, pay attention to the integrity of this film, because the creators of fakes could use old, already used bottles of Black Velvet Reserve to fill them with counterfeit, and re-cork the bottles.

As for the lid, it is simple twisting, similar to an ordinary vodka.

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Harm of whiskey for health

The harm of any alcohol is obvious.

• All body systems suffer from it: the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys.
• But especially goes to the brain, whose cells die off, affecting the quality of mental activity, vision, speech and motor skills.
• Poor-quality alcohol, bottled with which the shelves of wine and vodka departments are filled, contains harmful chemical compounds that accumulate in the body and contribute to the development of various diseases.
• Another harm to whiskey is the formation of addiction when the glass is filled with alcohol with regularity.

Regarding who can be called an alcoholic and who is not, the discussions of specialists do not stop. The point is that every person is unique. Someone can drink once a week without consequences, and for another person, such a frequency will quickly develop into addiction.

Useful properties of whiskey

However, all this can be attributed only to those who consume large amounts of alcohol. Moderate doses of quality whiskey are not only not harmful, they have a beneficial effect on the body. What are the benefits of whiskey?

1. First, it contains a whole complex natural oils and tannins, whose impact on the internal systems of the body is expressed in well-defined physical indicators. Scientists claim that ellagic acid, which is contained in the drink, neutralizes free radicals, which are known to cause aging and cancer.
2. Secondly, the benefits of whiskey for the human body will only be if you choose a quality product. Good whiskey in moderate doses does not have a toxic effect on the body. Iodine and various salts in large numbers contained in the drink, contribute to the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. Even such a disease of the skeletal system as osteoporosis recedes for a while. Everyone knows the ability of small doses of alcohol to relieve stress and fatigue, and tasting rare varieties, when special whiskey glasses and other accessories are used, will bring real aesthetic pleasure.

Initially, Scottish monks used this drink precisely as a medicine - they rubbed bruises with it, used it for colds, and made warm compresses from it. A moderate amount of good whiskey tones up, allows you to concentrate, reveal your creative and analytical abilities.

On the day, experts recommend drinking no more than 50 grams of the drink for men, and a maximum of 30 grams for women. In such doses, whiskey will produce an anti-inflammatory effect on the body, help prevent cancer, reduce the risk of stroke and the development of heart disease.

In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, tea with whiskey and honey will be of the greatest benefit.

• The word "whiskey" is translated as "water of life";
• There are over 5,000 single malt whiskeys;
• An unopened bottle of whiskey can be stored for over 100 years and will still be tasty and usable;
• During Prohibition in the United States, Laphroaig whiskey was sold legally in American pharmacies as a medicine;
• Whiskey practically does not contain fats and carbohydrates;
• The world's largest producer and consumer of whiskey, oddly enough, is India;
• A distinctive feature of Scotch whiskey is the use of peat when smoking malt;
• It is recommended to drink whiskey neat or dilute not. big amount water at room temperature so you don't lose the flavor of the oak barrel.

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Whiskey based cocktails

Irish coffee

For the first time, such a cocktail was prepared at Shannon Airport for passengers who flew on a transit flight to America. One of the passengers liked the drink so much that he asked the good-natured Irish for a recipe for the drink and, upon returning home to San Francisco, gave it to a local bar. It happened in 1952.

The recipe for the drink is very simple and accessible to everyone.

1. Boil 30 g of natural ground coffee, mix it in a glass with 10 ml of sugar syrup and 50 mg of whiskey.
2. Mix all the ingredients with a spoon and decorate the cocktail with well-whipped cream.

creamy whiskey

To prepare this drink, you will need the following ingredients:

• 50 ml whiskey;
• 150 g vanilla ice cream;
• 10 g dark chocolate;
• 10 ml vanilla syrup;
• 15 ml cream (3% fat);
• 150 g ice.

Whiskey, syrup, ice cream and cream must be mixed properly in a blender. Put ice into a tall wine glass, fill it with the resulting mass and decorate with a chocolate stick. They drink such a cocktail using a straw.

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Manhattan

It first saw the light at the end of the 19th century in the United States, but became truly popular only at the beginning of the 20th century in Europe. She was simply captivated by a mixture of American whiskey and sweet red vermouth. Ideally, the cocktail is poured into a martini glass, without the use of ice cubes. The creation is decorated with a cherry berry or lemon peel shavings.

• 20 ml vermouth (preferably red sweet)
• 70 ml bourbon
• 1 drop of Angostura bitters
• cocktail cherry
• lemon peel spiral

How to cook:

1. Pour all the alcohol into the shaker and add ice if desired.
2. You need to mix carefully.
3. We lower the cherry to the bottom of the glass and pour the mixture on top.
4. Decorate the glass with a piece of lemon zest.

old fashion

This cocktail is a classic. It has been prepared by bartenders since 1880. It was then drunk not only for pleasure, but also as a medicine. There are several options for preparing this aperitif, try this one:

To prepare it you will need:

• 45 ml bourbon, scotch or rye whiskey
• 2 drops of Angostura bitters
• 1 sugar cube (preferably cane)
• 2-3 drops of water
• 1 orange slice
• cherry for a cocktail

How to cook:

1. Put sugar into a glass, sprinkle it with water and bitter, crush.
2. Pour ice cubes into a glass and top up with whiskey.
3. Decorate with a slice of orange and a cherry.

whiskey with cola

This is an American version of drinking bourbon, where not everyone calls it a cocktail. In 1964, the Beatles brought this recipe to Europe and it immediately became wildly popular. Despite the fact that the ingredients included in its composition are already clear from the very name of the cocktail, not many people know how they should be mixed, and most importantly, how much of a particular liquid to take.

To prepare it you will need:

• 50 ml of any whiskey
• 150 ml - Coca - Cola
• 150 grams of ice cubes
• lemon slice and mint

How to cook:

1. Pour ice into a fairly voluminous glass, carefully pour in the liquids, starting with whiskey.
2. Stir the creation carefully, using a spoon.
3. Garnish with lemon and mint leaves.

Godfather

This cocktail is famous for literature and cinematography. It was Don Corleone in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather who continuously drank a mixture of amaretto (Italian liqueur) and whiskey. This cocktail is strict - it cannot be decorated. Ice and alcohol in a 1:1 ratio. And that's it. You can drink it before meals, and after, and always.

To prepare it you will need:

• whiskey - 30 ml
• liqueur "Amaretto" - 30 ml
• ice cubes

How to cook:

Pour an impressive portion of ice into a whiskey glass - to the brim, so to speak. Pour in liquids and stir lightly.

The cocktail owes its name to an incident in a Scottish bar where an Englishman decided to order a whiskey cocktail. The indignant bartender refused to give him a straw for mixing liquids, and then the enterprising sly used a nail that was sticking out of the bar.

Despite the dislike of the Scots for mixing whiskey with other components, the cocktail not only took root, but also gained worldwide fame.

To prepare it you will need:

• whiskey - 40 ml
• liqueur "Drambuie" - 20 ml
• lemon or lime (slice)

How to cook:

The glass needs to be filled with ice and add alcohol, starting with liquor. Stir lightly (not necessarily with a nail). Lemon and lime will serve as decoration.

Rob Roy

The cocktail began to gain popularity during the change of centuries. Americans say that he is their creation, as he is named after the opera "Rob Roy", which in 1894 was very popular in New York.

The Scots claim that they call the cocktail after their local Robin Hood - Rob Roy, who was engaged in robbery, and whom everyone called Red Robert.

To prepare it you will need:

1. traditional scotch tape - 45 ml
2. sweet red vermouth - 25 ml
3. 1 drop of Angostura bitters
4. ice cubes

How to cook:

Traditionally, ice is poured into a glass and alcohol is added. Mix lightly and you're done.

whiskey sour

The prototype of this cocktail was a mixture of juice with any alcohol in the 18th century. So it lasted longer and the sailors replenished vitamin reserve your body on long voyages. The cocktail itself was mentioned at the end of the 19th century, when Jerry Thomas (an American) wrote his recipe in the Bartender's Handbook.

Now he is simply super popular in America, and each bar has its own variation. But we'll stick with the classics.

To prepare it you will need:

• 45 ml bourbon (American whiskey)
• half a lemon
• 15 ml sugar syrup
• 1 egg
• ice cubes
• orange slice
• cherry for cocktails

How to cook:

1. Whisk a few drops egg white(you can beat the whole, but take 1 tea / coffee spoon).
2. Squeeze juice from a lemon
3. Fill the shaker with ice and alcohol, pour in the syrup and put the protein foam, add the lemon juice.
4. Gently but thoroughly mix the ingredients by shaking the shaker.
5. Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice and top with an orange slice and a cherry.

Boro - Boro

This cocktail is very bright and daring. At the same time, it is simple and beautiful. It might just be a little tight.

To prepare it you will need:

• 40 ml scotch whiskey
• 4 lime wedges
• 20 ml vanilla liqueur
• 6 grapes
• crushed ice (not in a bowl)

How to cook:

Dip the lime and grapes into the bottom of a rocks glass, mash everything and add ice. Pour alcohol on top and stir.

Whiskey with apple juice

The second name of this cocktail is "Apple Jack". This is an American drink and is most often taken for it. american whiskey(e.g. Jack Daniel's). But any other will do.

To prepare it you will need:

• 50 ml whiskey (it is better to take expensive varieties)
• 150 ml apple juice
• 100 grams of ice
• 2 lemon slices
• 1 cinnamon stick

How to cook:

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour in the alcohol and juice.
2. The basic proportion for this is: 1 part whiskey - 3 parts juice.
3. Mix, garnish with lemon and cinnamon, and enjoy.

whiskey with milk

Judging by the name, this cocktail seems simply unimaginable. We associate milk with childhood, alcohol with adulthood. However, milk complements whiskey perfectly. The Americans were the first to understand this, creating their famous milk punch.

To prepare it you will need:

• 60 ml milk
• 30 ml whiskey
• 10 ml sugar syrup
• 5 ice cubes
• a pinch of nutmeg

How to cook:

1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes, whiskey and milk. Pour in the sugar syrup. Shake everything until frost appears.
2. Fill a glass with the mixture and dust lightly with ground nutmeg. It can be served with desserts.

Blood and Sand

The cocktail owes its name to the 1922 film, which shows the rise of a young thereodor from poverty to wealth and fame.

To prepare it you will need:

• 20 ml scotch whiskey
• 20 ml orange juice
• 20 ml cherry liqueur
• 20 ml red vermouth
• 2 drops orange bitter

How to cook:

1. Place all ingredients in a shaker and shake well.
2. Cool the cocktail glass and pour the strained mixture into it.
3. Garnish with a cherry or orange peel.

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The use of whiskey in cooking

Whiskey has a reputation for being a gastronomic introvert. By and large, it is. A dank evening outside the windows, a prickly plaid, a red flame of a stove dancing in silent hysteria, and the dull clinking of ice cubes in a glass - that, in fact, is all that a person needs and mixed malt alcohol as an accompaniment.

It is clear where this reputation came from. For many years, whiskey was drunk almost exclusively as an aperitif, less often - a digestif, that is, before or after a meal. And rarely on time. But reputation, like the weather, tends to change.

This is also due to the fact that the tradition of long, thoughtful digestifs and aperitifs is gradually becoming a thing of the past, while whiskey remains. This is also due to the fact that, upon closer examination, whiskey turns out to be not such an introvert, but quite a gastronomically “sociable being”.

Whiskey is not good for all dishes

Of course, like any substance with a strong character, whiskey needs an appropriate level of dialogue. It is foolish to serve powerful single malt scotch with delicate dishes - it will simply smear them on the wall, hammer them.

In the company of whiskey, dishes can only get dishes with distinct taste dominants -

• sweet,
• bitter,
• acute,
• salty,
• smoked,
• sour,
• spicy,
• fatty, etc.

Actually, already from this list, without even going to specific examples, it is clear that the choice of gastronomic parties for whiskey is practically inexhaustible.

What products "sound" with whiskey first of all

Some foods and dishes in an alliance with whiskey perform better, some worse, but honey, cream and everything connected with them is certainly the champion in relationships.

A glass of the most outrageous single malt scotch behaves like a good boy in the company of creamy sauce or duck baked in honey syrup.

1. beef stroganoff,
2. cream soups based on full-fat milk and cream,
3. salad dressings made from honey and mustard,
4. fruit curries made from apples or figs with honey,
5. fish stewed in cream - all this is an absolute, harmonious unity with any representative of the world of scotch, bourbon, etc.

Fish, meat and other spicy foods

Whiskey also performs well in the company of oily fish - salmon or sturgeon, stew, pilaf, most spicy dishes Asian cuisine containing pepper, ginger and bright, obsessive spices - like cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and anise - with all representatives of this whiskey shop, it is easy to find mutual language. The spicy notes found in the whiskey's bouquet find paths to balance with the spicy notes of spices and seasonings, turning the sound of dinner into a harmonious scale.

Spices

• From herbs basil, cilantro are best combined with whiskey.
• It is very appropriate in combination with leek whiskey, rhubarb, which has recently become terribly relevant as a base for salads, soups and desserts, is simply ideal in combination with whiskey.

Fruits

The fruit range works very well on old blends.

Similar effect on whiskey and citrus society, especially Sicilian oranges and lemons, whose acidity is not sharp, but slightly smoothed, enveloping.

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Ingredients:

• 500 grams of grated cheddar cheese;
• 250 grams of Monterrey Jack cheese;
• 2 tablespoons of corn starch;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 1 cup dry white wine;
• 3 tablespoons of whiskey;
• Salt and freshly ground pepper.

1. Prepare hard bread, bread sticks and carrot sticks for cooking.
2. In a bowl, mix the grated cheeses with the corn starch.
3. Grate the garlic into a small saucepan.
4. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil.
5. Immediately after this, pour the cheese and melt while stirring.
6. Add the whiskey, stir and heat for a couple more minutes, until the fondue starts bubbling.
7. Season with salt and pepper, serve with bread sticks and other preparations.

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Required:

• 1 kg beef,
• 100 g fat
• 150 g onions,
• 100 g tomato puree,
• 100 g garlic
• 200 g rice
• 200 g prunes,
• 30 g salt
• 50 g greens
• 100 ml whiskey.

Cooking method.

1. Cut the meat across the grain in 1-2 pieces per serving (you can lightly beat off), salt, sprinkle ground pepper, pour whiskey and fry on both sides until golden brown.
2. Then transfer the meat to a saucepan, pour in hot broth or water to completely cover it, and simmer over low heat for about an hour.
3. After that add passivated onion, Bay leaf, tomato puree, pre-washed and selected rice, prunes, close the lid and continue to simmer until tender.
4. Serve in small dinner plates, sprinkled with finely chopped herbs.

According to another option, the meat is stewed with prunes until tender and, when served, fried potatoes are added to it.

Black Velvet Toasted Caramel is a fine blended whiskey from Canada. Corn and rye spirits are distilled separately, after two years of exposure they are mixed and aging continues in charred American oak barrels. Ripened whiskey received the poetic name "Black Velvet". The bouquet is filled with exquisite tones of caramel cream, framed by notes of roasted nuts, burnt oak and sweet hot toffee, raisins, as well as chocolate and fruit shades. The taste is dominated by tones maple syrup, citrus fruits, pepper manifests itself brightly and piquantly. The finish is light and long with bright oak notes.

Black Velvet is made from corn and a smaller amount of rye grain. The corn and the rye spirits are distilled separately, at different times, using a continuous four-column distillation process consisting of a beer column, an extractive distillation column, a fusel oil column, and a rectifying column. These columns are equipped with copper trays and mesh to ensure that no off-notes make their way into the spirit. This is a key factor in creating the clean crispness of Black Velvet.
The whiskey begins to take shape when newly distilled corn spirits are flavored with rye high wines. High wines are the highly concentrated spirit flavoring that is largely responsible for the spicy fruitiness of Black Velvet whiskey. Using a unique technique called “blending at birth”, rye high wines are mingled with corn base spirit then filled into new, charred, white American oak barrels. Here the two distillates marry and mature into the smooth, flavorful whiskey known the world over as Black Velvet.
To make Black Velvet Toasted Caramel, an extra step is added: An all-natural, proprietary blend of toasted caramel flavorings is infused into mature Black Velvet whiskey to create the final nectar.
Nose: Caramel cream, toasted oak and fresh hot toffee. Just a trace of rich sweet spirit rides a rippling swell of roasted toastiness which will soon have you hearing Yule logs a cracklin'.
Palate: Toffee-sweet with the woody heart of maple syrup, rousing warm pepper and a balancing citrus pith. The pepper grows more intense with each sip as a welcome rich, buttery creaminess envelopes the palate. Whiskey notes themselves hang way in the background at first, with just the essence of the rye overlain with buckets of toasty caramel. The simple and sweet beginning becomes much less one-dimensional as developing pepper and rye spices push the flavor more into whiskey territory.
Finish: Surprisingly long and whiskey-like with a slight heat and a delightfully clean tannic pithiness. Peppery rye spices that were masked in the caramel begin to glow softly in the throat.
Empty Glass: Bold and full caramel, fresh-baked buns, and vague wisps of grapefruit juice.

and even Japanese whiskey. Today we will discuss some of the best whiskeys in the world. Which of them are worthy of your attention in order to occupy the top shelf of your bar.

There is no bad whisky. It's just that there are some whiskeys that aren't as good as others.

Raymond Chandler

So let's get started.

Whiskey Sullivans Cove

Region: Australia

With a distinct fruity aroma, this Tasmanian whiskey has a beautiful rich taste with notes of dark chocolate and a light aroma of red wine mixed with beautiful aromas of coconut and cinnamon. The taste of Sullivans Cove has strong notes white pepper and freshly cut grass. Australia does some pretty great things when it comes to whiskey and this is a prime example.

Whiskey Crown Royal XO

Region: Canada

One of the best varieties whiskey ever produced in Canada. Whiskey Crown Royal XO is aged in cognac barrels. Its aroma is full of cedar, tobacco, oak and leather. Slightly creamy taste bursting in the mouth with the taste of cherries, caramel and fresh citrus fruits. It has notes of almond with a hint of ginger and iris. Whiskey Crown Royal XO is really worthy of your attention.

Whiskey Four Roses 2013 Limited Edition

Region: United States

A unique blend of thirteen to eighteen year old whisky. This beautiful and elegant bourbon is full of vanilla and honey, toffee and fresh fruits with just a hint of chocolate and cinnamon. The finish is long and lingering, with the same maturity and beauty as the aroma. If you love bourbon, then this is the drink you should definitely try.

Whiskey Yamazaki single malt Sherry Cask 2013

Region: Japan

Recently, Jim Murray whiskey Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 was awarded the title of number one whiskey in the world. Having sampled about 4,500 different whiskeys, Murray called Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 as close to perfect as possible, so it really is something special. This whiskey has a slightly dry mouth feel, while being slightly sweet, which is typical of most whiskeys in Asia. Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 can be quite compared to a samurai: it is strong and bold, but at the same time refined and elegant. Perhaps this is the reason why he was named number one in the world.

Whiskey Dalmore "Cigar Malt"

Region: Scotland

If you like to enjoy whiskey in company, this choice is for you. Specially created for cigar lovers, it goes great with cigars. Rich smoky aroma, with notes of sweet malt, fruit cake and marzipan. It has hints of orange peel and seaweed, but is surprisingly tart and mature with a sweet and dry finish.

Whiskey Glenmorangie Ealanta 1993 Private Edition

Region: Scotland

An amazingly complex whisky, Glenmorangie Ealanta is bursting with orange peel aromas with hints of vanilla and toffee. It has an excellent aftertaste of fresh oak with the aroma of dried figs and cherries. This is a unique and at the same time wonderful drink.

Whiskey Macallan 18 Year

Region: Scotland

If you're looking for a whiskey to drink everyday, definitely what you need. Rich chocolate flavor with sherry, nuts and orange peel. Full-bodied and elegant, this is the perfect whiskey for a gift, for the holidays or just to sit alone with a drink at home by the fireplace.

Whiskey Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Old

Region: United States

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Old and known as one of the rarest and most complex whiskeys to be found. Pappy has a very impressive reputation among distillers. A full-bodied whiskey with fruit, coffee, caramel and nut flavors, with a sophisticated yet sweet aroma of smoke and spices. If you have a chance to get a bottle Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Old don't think for a minute.

Whiskey Green Spot

Region: Ireland

One of my favorite whiskeys in the world, I almost count it perfect drink. This is a malt whiskey with hints of mint, vanilla, barley, with a bouquet of citrus aromas and a garden of fresh fruits. There are also notes of spices and freshly cut grass.

Whiskey Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old

Region: Scotland

Light and fresh whiskey, with notes soft caramel and hardwood pine, the aroma of hay, citrus and linseed oil. The taste is sweet with lingering aftertaste of sandalwood and leather. An exceptionally rare whiskey worthy of your attention if you enjoy trying new and unusual whiskeys.

Whiskey Old Pulteney 21 YO

Region: Scotland

Well balanced and rich this golden Scotch with a strong aroma of apple, pear and a bouquet of spices. Creamy with traces of caramel and vanilla, the taste is slightly baked apple and smoky. This is one of the most elegant whiskeys available.

Whiskey Redbreast 21 Year Old

Region: Ireland

rich and spicy taste with strong notes roasted peanuts and pineapple, with the aroma of baked apple, leather and pepper. Long and dry aftertaste, with notes of prunes and figs mixed with citrus and freshly cut grass.

Whiskey Aberlour a'Bunadh Batch 49

Region: Scotland

Aberlour a'bunadh (Batch 49) bursts with notes of leather and hardwoods. In the background, you can feel notes of citrus fruits, orange peel, dried figs and prunes.

Whiskey Lagavulin 16 Year

Region: Scotland

Like most Scotch whiskeys, this is a smoky, peaty drink from the Isle of Islay. Thanks to a special, historically established method of preparing and storing whiskey, this drink received very noticeable notes of peat, iodine and spices with a hint of vanilla and cream. The taste is very tart with notes of figs, dried cherries, leather, nuts and oak. The finish is long and spicy with a lot of peat flavor and a touch of vanilla.

Whiskey Laphroaig 18 Year Old

Region: Scotland

If you love Scotch whiskey, then this smoky, full-bodied whiskey is another drink to choose from. With notes of leather, salty butter and toast, it has echoes banana bread and apples. The taste is very thick and enriched with notes of anise with prunes, figs and cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with licorice, marmalade and citrus extracts. This is truly an extraordinary drink.

Whiskey Amrut Intermediate Sherry

Region: India

This is a very unusual and at the same time pleasant whisky. It has strong notes of cake, cookies, some pepper, vanilla and raisins. The finish is long, but not lingering and has a sharp taste of spices with notes of pepper and cumin.

Whiskey Compass Box Peat Monster 10th Anniversary

Region: Scotland

According to Scottish tradition, this is a peaty whiskey. What may surprise you are the wonderful notes of honeysuckle, pear, apple and creamy vanilla. The peat monster whiskey is smooth and actually quite elegant with notes of peat and smoke. Interesting design bottle, together with excellent contents, will perfectly decorate your collection. unless you are a collector of course.

Whiskey Balcones Texas Single Malt Whiskey

Region: United States

The most unusual whiskey from the small Waco distillery in Texas really intrigues whiskey connoisseurs all over the world. With notes of fresh bread, banana and honey, it has bursts of creamy vanilla and cedar. The taste has touches of roasted chestnuts and whipped cream with baked apple, brown sugar and soft caramel. This is one of the finest whiskeys you can find today.

Whiskey is one of those items that everyone has their own taste for. Some like peaty and smoky whiskeys, while others prefer lighter, smoother whiskeys. Above, we have considered, in my opinion, whiskeys that do not claim to be loved, but must be tasted.

Let's look at this issue using the example of Scotch whiskey. After all, whiskey for many = scotch.

The color of Scotch whiskey in a bottle depends on:

- Barrels in which it was aged

- Exposure time

- External conditions (temperature, humidity)

- Dye (not least)

Strictly speaking, no one can say for sure in what year the Scots began to tint their national drink. We can only say with confidence that it did not begin yesterday, but approximately from the beginning of the 20th century. Scotch is an honest drink and hides nothing from its consumer. What kind of paint is added to whiskey and how to understand if it is in a particular bottle? This food coloring, which is burnt carbohydrates (sugar or corn syrup) - « natural dye caramel". On the back label, it will be listed as E150a. A similar ingredient (E150d) coca-cola owes its color. No other additions to Scotch whiskey are allowed. You can find caramel on the labels of both expensive and cheap scotch - blends and single malt drinks equally “sin” with this. No manufacturer will tell you how much caramel is in their whiskey, citing trade secrets, but some do add more caramel than others.

Why is this being done? Of course, for us consumers. Producers justify the addition of caramel with the desire to even out / standardize / smooth the color of the whiskey, so as not to confuse the buyer. This can be understood: in the production of a mass (albeit expensive) drink, the chief technologist (blend master) can guarantee the constancy of taste, but the color will change from batch to batch. 99% of whiskey is a blend of spirits of different shades, aged in different barrels for different times. Without dye, the liquid in the bottle of your favorite brand will surprise you with different shades in different countries and even in the same country in winter and summer. But there is a witty alternative to touching up - pouring scotch into opaque bottles.

Does caramel make whiskey taste better or worse? The question is debatable. On the one hand, caramel is not an inert component, on the other hand, everything depends on its quantity. It is not always possible for connoisseurs to even accurately determine the presence of this component in adhesive tape. Experts disagree, and blind tastings don't draw conclusions.

Are there any producers who do not add caramel to their whiskey? For example, all whiskey from the Bruichladdich distillery (Brukladi) is bottled without the addition of dyes. Scotch without caramel is considered more “honest” and authentic: after all, there is no need to guess what the color and taste of whiskey would be like until it was brought to the “standard”. In general, whether or not to avoid caramel in whiskey is, of course, your choice.