Canadian Whisky

Canadian whisky, often referred to as ‘“Rye whisky’” is typically made from a concoction of various grains blended together in harmony. Most common grains in Canadian whisky brands are barley, corn, rye and wheat, with corn being the most emphasized.

Its style tends to be closest to that of Ireland’s blended whiskies, being a light, palatable spirit that is often described as smooth and mellow with very little hints of peat.

Unlike most countries, Canada’s regulations for whisky are very broad and allow the spirit to be mixed with a variety of other spirits which can include bourbon, sherry, brandy or even non-alcoholic flavored liquids. The distillation by law occurs in column stills and must be matured for a minimum of three years before being released to for the public.

The Chequered Tale of Scapa

Somewhere off the northern coast of Great Britain, and miles into the cold waters of the North Sea, lies the rocky, windswept landscape of Orkney Islands. On the afternoon ferry from Inverness, the jagged coastline of the Mainland is thrown into sharp relief by the last light of the summer sun. The general impression – this is a wintery, arid place not suited to offer the comforts of life, human or otherwise. That notion continues to linger for a while before the boat docks at Kirkwall sometime around 7.30 PM.

Exploring the Joy Named Jameson Irish Whiskey Part-II

If you’ve been following the journey of , you’d know that John Jameson, the founder was a bit of a daredevil in his time. Scratch that, he was in fact a legendary hero who always took new challenges with a pinch of salt and made better of the circumstances. He is a true conqueror who still reigns supreme in the hearts of the Irish. No wonder, the golden spirit that came from such an illustrious man’s repertoire is the world’s best Irish whiskey. Many folklores make John Jameson, here’s adding a few more anecdotes to the man who made the world fall in love with .

The Most Underrated Scotch Whiskies You Need to Try Today

As with just about any product, a lot of quality Scotch whiskies get overlooked from time to time in lieu of the more mainstream and popular names. Barring a few adventurous whisky heads, most people stick to a handful of safe choices, treating new releases with scepticism and disdain.