WHISKEY - DRINK LIKE A COWBOY
While beer can be too boring for some people and wine can be too snobbish, whiskey offers a totally different drinking experience from both. Whiskey is for cowboys, those who like their alcohol strong in both taste and content without being too fruity, both in flavor and demeanor. It is said that a man should only drink alcohol that is brownThe problem for those who do want to make the switch to whiskey, however, is how to even start drinking this alcoholic beverage.
Whiskey literally means “water of life” and its origins have dated way back before modern companies started branding this liquor. It is believed that Italy began the process of alcohol distillation from wine in the 13th century. When this method spread to neighboring countries, some of these places did not have enough grapes to distill alcohol from wine, so barley beer was used instead and whiskey was invented.
Browsing through an establishment’s beverages list, one may find that there isn’t just a single type of whiskey. There are many variations of whiskey: malt whiskey, bourbon whiskey, corn whiskey, rye whiskey, rye malt whiskey, and wheat whiskey are just some. Other terms usually associated with whiskey are single malt and blended malt, which refer to whether the whisky was made in a single distillery or is a mixture from different distilleries, respectively. Whiskey can also be categorized as either light, blended, or spirit whiskey.
Each country has its own version of whiskey, creating even more variations of this old world drink. Countries like the United States of America, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany are known for their different whiskeys, each varying in taste, aroma, and quality.
A famous variety of whiskey from Scotland is known simply as scotch. This whiskey is distilled at least twice and matures in oak casks for a minimum of three years. Many scotch whiskies have a smoky flavor, made by treating the malt with peat smoke.
Many people argue that the right way to enjoy whiskey is in a short glass with ice, filling the glass with whiskey just above the ice. Too much ice can water down the whiskey, causing its flavor to be diluted. Others say that while eating steak with sauce is an embarrassment, drinking whiskey with ice is a crime. Some also contest that whiskey should be taken in small gulps, allowing its flavor to soak the mouth. Those who disagree find that the experience lies in drinking it straight.
Among the many alcoholic beverages in the Philippines, whiskey is generally known by two brands: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee and Johnnie Walker. Both brands are popular selections and can be found in the beverages list of upscale restaurants and bars in Metro Manila.
Whiskey isn’t as popular among the masses as other alcoholic beverages in the Philippines, but enjoyed the right way (read: however way you want it), it can be just as gratifying.
Whiskey literally means “water of life” and its origins have dated way back before modern companies started branding this liquor. It is believed that Italy began the process of alcohol distillation from wine in the 13th century. When this method spread to neighboring countries, some of these places did not have enough grapes to distill alcohol from wine, so barley beer was used instead and whiskey was invented.
Browsing through an establishment’s beverages list, one may find that there isn’t just a single type of whiskey. There are many variations of whiskey: malt whiskey, bourbon whiskey, corn whiskey, rye whiskey, rye malt whiskey, and wheat whiskey are just some. Other terms usually associated with whiskey are single malt and blended malt, which refer to whether the whisky was made in a single distillery or is a mixture from different distilleries, respectively. Whiskey can also be categorized as either light, blended, or spirit whiskey.
Each country has its own version of whiskey, creating even more variations of this old world drink. Countries like the United States of America, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany are known for their different whiskeys, each varying in taste, aroma, and quality.
A famous variety of whiskey from Scotland is known simply as scotch. This whiskey is distilled at least twice and matures in oak casks for a minimum of three years. Many scotch whiskies have a smoky flavor, made by treating the malt with peat smoke.
Many people argue that the right way to enjoy whiskey is in a short glass with ice, filling the glass with whiskey just above the ice. Too much ice can water down the whiskey, causing its flavor to be diluted. Others say that while eating steak with sauce is an embarrassment, drinking whiskey with ice is a crime. Some also contest that whiskey should be taken in small gulps, allowing its flavor to soak the mouth. Those who disagree find that the experience lies in drinking it straight.
Among the many alcoholic beverages in the Philippines, whiskey is generally known by two brands: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee and Johnnie Walker. Both brands are popular selections and can be found in the beverages list of upscale restaurants and bars in Metro Manila.
Whiskey isn’t as popular among the masses as other alcoholic beverages in the Philippines, but enjoyed the right way (read: however way you want it), it can be just as gratifying.