whisky uisge beatha

Gaelic .
aqua vitae eau de vie.
uisge uisky
whisky.

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whisky.
Whisky or Whiskey
A Scotsman who spells
Whisky with an e,
should be hand cuffed
and thrown head first in the Dee,
In the USA and Ireland,
its spelt with an e
but in Scotland
its real Whisky.
So if you see Whisky
and it has an e
only take it,
if you get it for free!
For the name is not the same
and it never will be,
a dram is only a real dram,
from a bottle of Scotch Whisky.
,
whisky e,
.
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whisky.
whisky e
free!
e ,
!

 Scotch Whisky
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single malt whisky malt whisky
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Grant, Benriach .
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Edradour and Blair Athol.

 SPEY 100
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Glengyle, Glen Scotia Springbank. Springbank ,
Springbank, Hazelburn, Longrow.
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Ardbeg, Bowmore Laphroaig

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Mull. Isle of Skye malt
Talisker.
Malt Whisky
Grain Whisky (Rye,Corn etc)
Malt Whiskies+Grain Whiskies= Blended Whisky

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For a nice map displaying all the various distilleries throughout

Scotland seehttp://www.scotlandwhisky.com/distilleries/

Drinking Scotch Whisky

So, enough about all of the details on the where and the how they
dont mean a whole lot unless you get to enjoy the final product. The
drinking of scotch whisky should be enjoyable, not intimidating.
Everyone has their own opinions on how to drink scotch, but the
following are some general guidelines on the proper way to enjoy this
storied spirit.

Glass While theres nothing wrong with using a standard

tumbler, many scotch experts recommend using a tulip-shaped glass
which allows the whisky to be swirled without spilling and, more
importantly, concentrates the aromas at the neck of the glass. As Ive
discovered during my own searches, these glasses are sometimes a bit
difficult to find. The following are some great options for those not
wanting to waste time searching high and low: Here AND here AND
finally here.
Water - Some scotch novices may sneer at the introduction of a small
splash of water as not, manning up, but they would be both stupid and

mistaken. While water is not a must, many scotchmen will throw a little
water in with their scotch to help enhance their ability to taste the
individual flavors that can often be masked by the well-known burn.
Ice Many like to add ice, but it is generally considered poor form,
simply because it lowers the temperature of the whisky, which in turn
can hide or dull the flavors and aroma. If you really want ice, no
problem, but definitely try it without sometime you may be pleasantly
surprised.

Your First Bottle of Scotch

For many of us young men, buying our first bottle of scotch can be a
tough decision. The price is a bit higher than other spirits so we worry
about choosing poorly. I have no doubt that there are as many opinions
regarding a good starter Scotch as there are bottles of whisky (please
leave your suggestions below), but for those wanting a
recommendation, I would point them to my first, a bottle
of Glenmorangie 10yr. And apparently the experts concur.
While Glenfiddich and The Glenlivet tend to be the most widely enjoyed,
Glenmorangie is said to be the most popular among the Scottish
themselves. Established in 1843, the Sixteen Men of Tain perfected this
single malt scotch whisky using their own Tarlogie Springs mineral
water. Matured in bourbon oak casks, Glenmorangie is a light, sweet
scotch. Though I am still learning to taste scotch, new flavors seem to
come out each time, including honey, almond, and some various
citrusy flavors.
In the end it doesnt matter so much which bottle you decide to buy, the
key is trying all kinds of scotch and expanding your pallet. Each new
bottle should give you its own unique education. Dont worry if your first

try with scotch isnt love at first taste. As mentioned above, its a taste
that must be developed. In my own experience, each subsequent tasting

Resources:
http://www.scotchhunter.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi
http://www.whisky.com/history.html
http://www.lochlomonddistillery.com/history-of-scotch.htm
http://www.isleofjura.com/
http://www.sgoc.de/making.html
http://www.scotlandwhisky.com
http://radio.weblogs.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_whisky
Current Cabinet:
- Laphroaig 15 Year
- Laphroaig Quarter Cask
- Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist
- Ardbeg Corryvreckan
- Ardbeg Uigeadail
- Ardbeg 10 Year
- Caol Ila 12 Year
- Bunnahabhain 12 Year
- Bowmore Legend
- Highland Park 12 Year
- The Balvenie 12 Year
- Glenmorangie 10 Year (Original)

Drinking Scotch Whisky

So, enough about all of the details on the where and the how they
dont mean a whole lot unless you get to enjoy the final product. The
drinking of scotch whisky should be enjoyable, not intimidating.
Everyone has their own opinions on how to drink scotch, but the
following are some general guidelines on the proper way to enjoy this
storied spirit.

Glass While theres nothing wrong with using a standard

tumbler, many scotch experts recommend using a tulip-shaped glass
which allows the whisky to be swirled without spilling and, more
importantly, concentrates the aromas at the neck of the glass. As Ive
discovered during my own searches, these glasses are sometimes a bit
difficult to find. The following are some great options for those not
wanting to waste time searching high and low: Here AND here AND
finally here.
Water - Some scotch novices may sneer at the introduction of a small
splash of water as not, manning up, but they would be both stupid and

mistaken. While water is not a must, many scotchmen will throw a little
water in with their scotch to help enhance their ability to taste the
individual flavors that can often be masked by the well-known burn.
Ice Many like to add ice, but it is generally considered poor form,
simply because it lowers the temperature of the whisky, which in turn
can hide or dull the flavors and aroma. If you really want ice, no
problem, but definitely try it without sometime you may be pleasantly
surprised.

Pronunciation:
Aberlour - Aber-lower
Auchentoshan - Ochentoshen
Auchroisk - Othrusk
Bruichladdich - Brew-ich-laddie
Bunnahabhain - Boon-a-havun
Caol Ila - Kaal-eea
Cardhu - Kar-doo
Clynelish - Klyn-leesh
Dailuaine - Dall-Yewan
Glen Garioch - Glen Gee-ree
Glenmorangie - Glen-Mranjee
Knockdhu - Nock-doo
Laphroaig - La-froyg
Ledaig - Led-chig
Pittyvaich - Pitt-ee-vay-ich
Strathisla - Strath-eye-la
Teaninich - Tee-an-inich
Tomintoul - Tomin-towel
Tullibardine - Tully-bard-eye-n

Scotch Slang: .
ABV - Alcohol By Volume (percentage)
Aldehydes - Grassy, leathery aroma's
Anorak - Fashionable piece of clothing
Barrel - 200 liter Bourbon cask
Bastard malt - malt of dubious origins
BFYB - Bang-For-Your-Buck
Body - Mouth feel of a whisky
Butt - 500 liter Sherry cask
C/S - Cask Strength
Dram - Measurement of whisky (glass)
Dramming - Drinking whisky
Esters - Fruity, flowery aroma's
Finish (1) - Aftertaste of a whisky
Finish (2) - Maturation in second cask
Finish (3) - Dyslectic from Finland
Gorda - Massive sherry cask
Hogshead - 225 to 275 liter cask
Lyne Arm - Tennis elbow for drinkers
IB - Independent bottling
Malt Mileage - Number of tasted malts
NAS - No Age Statement
OB - Official / owner bottling
Octave - 63 liter sherry cask
Phenols - Peaty, smoky aroma's
Proof - old system to measure ABV
Puncheon - 450 liter Sherry cask
Quaich - Traditional drinking cup

Skalk - First dram of the morning

Slainte - Cheers!
SMSW - Single Malt Scotch Whisky
SMWS - Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Snifter - Proper nosing glass
SWA - Scotch Whisky Association
Tumbler - Philistine's glass
Vatting - blend of different whiskies
Vintage - Year of distillation
WIP - Work In Progress (unbottled)
YO - Years Old

Allt a Bhainne
Aultmore
Bowmore
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dalwhinnie
Fettercairn
Glen Cadam
Glen Dullan
Glen Fiddich
Glen Grant
Glen Lochy
Glen Moray
Glen Spey
Glen Ury
Inchgower
Kininview
Lagavulin
Littlemill
Longmorn
Millburn
North Port
Pulteney
Springbank
Talisker
Tomatin

Aberfeldy
Balblair
Bruichladdich
Caperdonich
Coleburn
Dallas Dhu
Deanston
Glen Albyn
Glen Craig
Glen Elgin
Glen Garioch
Glen Keith
Glen Lossie
Glen Ord
Glen Tauchers
Glen Wyvis
Inchmurrin
Knockando
Laphroaig
Lochnagar
Longrow
Miltonduff
Oban
Rosebank
St Magdalene
Tamdhu
Tomintoul

Aberlour
Balmenach
Bunnahabhain
Cardhu
Convalmore
Dalmore
Dufftown
Glen Allachie
Glen Deveron
Glen Esk
Glen Glassaugh
Glen Kinchie
Glen Mhor
Glen Rothes
Glen Turret
Highland Park
Jura
Knockdhu
Ledaig
Lochside
Macallan
Mortlach
Pittyvaich
Scapa
Strathisla
Tamnavulin
Tormore

http://www.whisky.com.gr
http://sgtogias.tripod.com/articles/whisky.html
http://www.multilingualarchive.com

Ardmore
Brackla
Clynelish 2
Cragganmore
Daluaine
Edradour
Glen Burgie
Glen Dronach
Glen Farclas
Glen Goyne
Glen Livet
Glen Morangie
Glen Scotia
Glen Ugie
Imperial
Kinclaith
Ladyburn
Linkwood
Lomond
Mannochmore
Mosstowie
Port Ellen
Speyburn
Strathmill
Teaninich
Tullibardine