prestigewhisky.com is a creation, which will offer whisky connosseurs, collectors, and consumers that aspire to an exciting opportunity to select a choice from some of the finest whiskies in the world.
We have worked in close conjunction with Master Distillers, whisky authors and industry experts who in turn have helped us create an inspiring and select collection of prestige fine whiskies.
Our clients demand a quality offering, personalised service, and of course the best quality whisky crafted by the worlds leading Master Distillers coupled with choice and advice at every step.
At Prestige whisky we have also taken the extra steps of adding all this at the touch of a button coupled with a personalised service which will be unrivalled in the industry providing a leading edge and enviable global drinks website.
We will also be looking to enhance our client’s knowledge of this incredible and exciting craft throughout the cyclical journey of our site.
We will offer a truly inspiring and inspirational award winning bespoke collection coupled with the passion and dedication for whisky crafted by experts from many generations.
A passion for whisky and a passion for life!
Saturday 21 February 2009
Friday 20 February 2009
Whisky or Whiskey?
I am often asked why is whisky spelled in two different ways, is it simply that in America they call Bourbon or scotch …. whiskey!
Let's touch on this:
''Whisky''' or '''whiskey''' includes a broad spectrum of branded or own label distilled alcoholic beverages that are distilled from fermented grain.
With few exceptions, the spelling is always Scotch, Canadian, and Japanese '''whisky''' but Irish and American ‘‘‘whiskey’’’.
The majority of malted and blended whisky Prestige Whisky will sell is Scotch whisky. i.e. "Scotch whisky that is distilled and matured in Scotland!
It is believed that the art of distillation was brought from the Mediterranean regions by Irish missionaries between the 6th century and 7th century.
Whisky is a shortened form of “….of life”, and meaning literally "water of life." It also has a similar etymology as another drink : ''aquavit'', which in turn comes from the Latin ''aqua vītae''. This term, "water of life" has been applied to intoxicating drinks since early 14th century.
In 1405, the first written record of whisky appears describing the death of a chieftain at Christmas from "''taking a surfeit of aqua vitae''". In Scotland, the first evidence of whisky production comes from an entry in the Exchequer Rolls for 1494 where malt is sent "''To Friar John Cor, by order of the king, to make aquavitae''
Whisky or whisky-like products are produced in most grain-growing areas. They differ in base product, alcoholic content, and quality and at Prestige Whisky we have worked with the leading Master Distillers,whisky authors and whisky connoisseurs to produce a range of the worlds "best malt and grain whisky brands"!
Malt whisky is whisky made entirely from malt and distilled in a pot still.
Grain whisky is made from malted and unmalted barley along with other grains, usually in a continuous or column still/"patent" or "Coffey" still. Until recently it was only used in blends, but there are now some single grain scotches of this variety being marketed.
Malts and grains are combined in various ways :
A pure malt or vatted malt is blended from malt whiskies from different distilleries. If a whisky is labelled "pure malt" or just "malt" it is almost certain to be a vatted whisky. This is also sometimes labelled as "blended malt” or “pure malt" whisky.
Single malt whisky is malt whisky from a single distillery. However, unless the whisky is described as "single-cask" it will contain whisky from many casks, and different years, so the blender can achieve a taste recognisable as typical of the distillery. In most cases, the name of a single malt will be that of the distillery i.e. Bowmore etc.
Pure pot still whiskey refers to a whiskey distilled in a pot-still similar to a malt whisky from a mash of mixed malted and unmalted barley. It is exclusive to Ireland and this tends to be triple distilled which I will cover in more detail in my future Prestige Whisky blogs.
Blended whiskies are made from a mixture of malt and grain whiskies. A whisky simply described as Scotch Whisky or Irish Whiskey is most likely to be a blended whisky which uses malts from many distilleries with grain whisky.
Let's touch on this:
''Whisky''' or '''whiskey''' includes a broad spectrum of branded or own label distilled alcoholic beverages that are distilled from fermented grain.
With few exceptions, the spelling is always Scotch, Canadian, and Japanese '''whisky''' but Irish and American ‘‘‘whiskey’’’.
The majority of malted and blended whisky Prestige Whisky will sell is Scotch whisky. i.e. "Scotch whisky that is distilled and matured in Scotland!
It is believed that the art of distillation was brought from the Mediterranean regions by Irish missionaries between the 6th century and 7th century.
Whisky is a shortened form of “….of life”, and meaning literally "water of life." It also has a similar etymology as another drink : ''aquavit'', which in turn comes from the Latin ''aqua vītae''. This term, "water of life" has been applied to intoxicating drinks since early 14th century.
In 1405, the first written record of whisky appears describing the death of a chieftain at Christmas from "''taking a surfeit of aqua vitae''". In Scotland, the first evidence of whisky production comes from an entry in the Exchequer Rolls for 1494 where malt is sent "''To Friar John Cor, by order of the king, to make aquavitae''
Whisky or whisky-like products are produced in most grain-growing areas. They differ in base product, alcoholic content, and quality and at Prestige Whisky we have worked with the leading Master Distillers,whisky authors and whisky connoisseurs to produce a range of the worlds "best malt and grain whisky brands"!
Malt whisky is whisky made entirely from malt and distilled in a pot still.
Grain whisky is made from malted and unmalted barley along with other grains, usually in a continuous or column still/"patent" or "Coffey" still. Until recently it was only used in blends, but there are now some single grain scotches of this variety being marketed.
Malts and grains are combined in various ways :
A pure malt or vatted malt is blended from malt whiskies from different distilleries. If a whisky is labelled "pure malt" or just "malt" it is almost certain to be a vatted whisky. This is also sometimes labelled as "blended malt” or “pure malt" whisky.
Single malt whisky is malt whisky from a single distillery. However, unless the whisky is described as "single-cask" it will contain whisky from many casks, and different years, so the blender can achieve a taste recognisable as typical of the distillery. In most cases, the name of a single malt will be that of the distillery i.e. Bowmore etc.
Pure pot still whiskey refers to a whiskey distilled in a pot-still similar to a malt whisky from a mash of mixed malted and unmalted barley. It is exclusive to Ireland and this tends to be triple distilled which I will cover in more detail in my future Prestige Whisky blogs.
Blended whiskies are made from a mixture of malt and grain whiskies. A whisky simply described as Scotch Whisky or Irish Whiskey is most likely to be a blended whisky which uses malts from many distilleries with grain whisky.
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