A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF WHISKIES,ONE INSIGHT AT A TIME
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Originally made with imported UK peat, the Bakery Hill Peated Malt is now made with Australian Peat (however, it is lightly-peated in the vein of a Speyside than an Islay peat). The wash is produced in 1000L batches, then traditionally double-distilled in a copper-pot still. Bakery Hill's firm belief that caramel dulls the real flavors of the whisky stays true here, with no coloring added to the peated malt. (Note: this is not currently available in the US.)
Bakery Hill Classic comes from just outside Melbourne in Australia. The flagship of the range, this has notes of nutmeg, honey and an underlying maltiness.
The Glenlivet 18-Year-Old is a single malt Scotch whisky, part of the core range from one of the most iconic, and historically paramount Speyside distilleries in Scotland. One of the first ever Speyside Distilleries to obtain a license, The Glenlivet Whisky is a brand credited as the ‘single malt that started it all’. It is one of the world’s highest selling single malt whiskies, and the 18-Year-Old, among other expressions from the brand, have historically been great performers at whisky tasting competitions worldwide.
Ireland offers two most sought after drinks of the world: Irish whiskey and Baileys. Perhaps the first of its kind on the market, Baileys is an amalgamation of flavours of aged Irish whiskey, Irish cream along with a hint of vanilla and cocoa.
The original Midleton Distillery started life as a woolen mill in 1796 and later became a military barracks during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1825 James Murphy purchased the property from Viscount Midleton for the then princely sum of £4000 and converted into his famous distillery. The Murphy family played a key role in whiskey distilling and their legacy of skill is perpetuated at the new Midleton Distillery, opened in 1975, where Murphys fine Irish Whiskey is produced today
Single malt whisky from the Hellyers Road distillery in Tasmania (which Mike wrote a blog post about a while ago). This is the Original "Roaring Forty" expression, named after the 40km/h winds which blow in the rain-clouds, making the production of this whisky possible. It's aged in American white oak barrels
The Walkers Deluxe Bourbon Whiskey is known to be one of the finest products of the Hiram Walker & Sons distillery. It was introduced in the 1960s and remained a favorite amongst locals in Peoria, Illinois. The Hiram Walker distillery is known to be one of the largest distilleries in North America and is currently under the aegis of Pernod Ricard.
Forty Creek Barrel Select Whisky is a premium Canadian Whisky. It has been rated the #1 tasting whisky in North America by discerning Whisky Judges and has taken home the most esteemed accolades possible for a whisky. The barrels chosen for Forty Creek Barrel Select are selected for their unique characteristics and the rich earthiness they provide to the spirit. The Result is a unique whisky that is smooth and mellow but also intense and complex with a character of its own.
Distilled predominantly of select Canadian rye it undergoes a 6-8 years lasting maturity process in old oak barrels and gets a gentle maturity and mellowness through this.
Rich notes of cherry tarts, vanilla and ground almond.
The mashbill for Woodford Reserve features a high percentage of rye: 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malt. Unusual also for being triple distilled and having the lowest proof upon entering the barrel where it matures for at least six years. A must have Kentucky bourbon. Makes a wonderful Old-Fashioned cocktail!
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