Today’s guest post comes from David Summers.
The development of the industry in fine whiskey has increased significantly over recent years, and with growing demand coming from the developing nations such as China, more high quality whiskey is being made than ever before. Because of the time and care that is required to produce the high quality single malts and bourbons that have been matured for between ten and twenty years, some of the biggest brands are experiencing shortages. The prices of the best bottles of whiskey also mean that it has become a symbol of affluence and sophistication, and the true appreciation of premium whiskey is something that is a great sign of personal success.
Choosing The Right Bottle Of Whiskey
There are so many different options for those who are choosing the right bottle of whiskey for them, from the young and delicate whiskeys through to the older peaty and smoky whiskeys that in some cases are aged for twenty years or more. This can be a bit of a minefield for those who are new to the experience of enjoying a good whiskey, so one of the best ideas is to try one of the many whiskey selections that are available. These provide the drinker with a good idea of the different flavors and types of whiskey that are available, and by using tasting guides will give people an idea of the kind of whiskey they should be looking for.
Storing And Preparing Your Whiskey
While Whiskey is a drink that can be served chilled or even at a very low temperature, many people will actually prefer to keep their whiskey at room temperature, as this allows the drinker to get the full flavor of the whiskey. In most cases, storing your whiskey in a cool dark cupboard is the ideal place to store your whiskey. Being able to savor the full experience of a good whiskey is vital when such bottles can be quite expensive, so it is worth buying a specific whiskey tasting glass which will allow you to swirl the whiskey around the glass to release the full aroma of the drink.
How To Drink Your Whiskey
The majority of people who choose to drink a fine scotch or bourbon will normally do so to savor the complex and varied flavors of the drink, so keeping it simple is certainly the best way to approach the drink. While some people can find that a few drops of water can open up a little more of the taste of the whiskey, it is certainly not wise to drown the whiskey or to mix it with anything else that will mask the taste.
Combining a whiskey with ice has long been a controversial topic among whiskey connoisseurs, as the ice will not only dilute the whiskey, but also cools it too much so that it masks the flavor of the whiskey itself. One interesting alternative is using whiskey stones, which are small ice-cube sized pieces of soapstone that do not affect the flavor in any way, but do help to cool the drink to a pleasant temperature.
David Summers is a part-time blogger and scotch whiskey enthusiast
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