What Do We Mean By New World Whiskies?
Whisky is being distilled in
continents worldwide, but what do we mean when we say “New World Whisky”?
The
term is used as a catch-all for the growing production of whiskies outside of
the traditional markets of Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Japan, and the U.S.
(e.g., Australia, India). Or it can also be a fresh style of whisky emanating
from a country with a long history of production (e.g., American single malt).
How New World Whisky is
different from Traditional Ones?
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Parameters
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New World (Single Malt Myth)
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Traditional (Blended Scotch)
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Distinguishing Factor
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New World Whisky is made from water and malted barley and is distilled
at a single distillery.
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Blended Scotch is
made when grain whisky is mixed with malt whisky.
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What does it actually mean?
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By single malt, we refer to a single
producer or distillery. However, the final product need not necessarily be a single malt.
It can be an absolute blend of malts of varying ages, such that the viscosity
of the product is maintained.
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A blended Scotch
can also indicate a mixture of 1/3 part of malt whisky and 2/3 parts of grain
whisky, but not from the same distillery. Blended Scotch whisky may include a
combination of whiskies of more than 30 to 60 different grain and malt distilleries.
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Taste Bud speaks
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Known for its
quality and discrete flavor, the new world Scotch offers a perfect treat to
the tongue while keeping you close to earthiness.
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