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What is the difference between the various kinds of whisky? |
Travel Info What is the difference between the various kinds of whisky? Travel Tips price Others the time of fermentation is what makes the major difference in the tase and price PRICE AND TASTE The length of time it has been fermenting and also you can get different casks how it is stored ie a cherry, maderia cask (Glenmorangie) are famous for their various casks. Also the where in scotland they are Distilled, such as the isles which are very peaty (smokey) tasting Modified 1 year ago You spelled it without the "e", so I'm assuming you mean Scotch. Generally, Scotch can be categorized by the region of Scotland from whence it came. That is: Highlands, Speyside, Lowlands and Islay (pronounced eye-la). Some argue Cambeltown is a valid region, but there's only one major distillery there, Springbank. The island of Skye is home to Talisker, but it's not considered a region. Speaking in gross generalities: Highland malts have a big flavor and modest peat/smoke. Speyside malts are similar to Highlands as the river Spey runs right through this region. Lowland malts are very light and typically best consumed young (under 10 years). Islay malts are very peaty, smokey and briney. For me, they were the most difficult to develop a taste for (I lean heavily towards The Macallan, a Speyside). http://www.whiskymag.com Jim Murray's "The Complete Guide to Whiskey", http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572431... |
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