Whisky

Along with cognac, whiskey is revered by numerous foodies and connoisseurs of strong fragrant alcoholic beverages around the world. Whiskey is obtained from various types of cereals (rye, barley, corn or wheat) by malting, distillation, and then prolonged aging in oak barrels. The color of this high-end drink can range from pale yellow to rich brown, but the taste is quite difficult to describe. Some of our compatriots sometimes compare whiskey with good moonshine. The birthplace and traditional regions where whisky production is huge are Ireland and Scotland. Interestingly, the best and most expensive whiskies can last at least 20 years in barrels.

Basically, whiskey is usually consumed without diluting, but often this strong drink is diluted with a small amount of water or soda, as well as ice cubes. In any form, whiskey is drunk from clear massive glasses with a rather thick bottom, which are called toggle switches. The simplicity and elegance of these vessels underscore the undeniable virtues of the noble drink. Drinking high-quality whiskey from glasses, stacks, fugers or ordinary glasses is considered a bad tone. The calorie content of whiskey, like vodka, for example, is 235 kcal per hundred grams.

You can enjoy whisky both as an aperitif or digestif, or simply to quench thirst. In addition, this drink is widely used for culinary purposes, where it is often added to a variety of dishes or used when flambering products - a small amount of whiskey is poured over a dish and then set on fire. Thus, alcohol evaporates, as a result of which there remains only a subtle aroma of the essential oils of an elite drink, which gives the finished dish an exquisite note.

Types of whiskey

Depending on the raw materials, 3 types of whiskey are distinguished: malt, grain and mixed (blended). The main type of whisky, which is produced in Scotland and Ireland, is malt and is obtained from pure barley malt without foreign impurities.

Composition of whiskey

According to traditional technology in Scotland, whisky includes barley malt and barley, while in Ireland it is customary to add rye to barley malt when making this noble drink.

It is noteworthy that in Canada and the United States, corn and wheat are used as raw materials for whiskey. And in Japan, for example, millet and corn should certainly be the main components of whiskey. In addition, quite often it does not do without rice.

The benefits of whiskey

It is known that in its historical homeland the benefits of whiskey have been known for a long time. So, this drink was usually taken by mouth with a cold, rub them with bruised places and make warming compresses. It has been proven that in small quantities, the benefits of whiskey are observed in the fight against osteoporosis. This drink contains sufficient potassium, sodium and calcium, which indicates some beneficial properties of whiskey for the human body.

The harms of whiskey

Drinking whiskey, like any other alcohol, in large quantities can cause various unpleasant consequences. It is known that alcohol has a destructive effect on the cells of the body, in particular the brain. As a result, one of the manifestations of abuse and harm to whiskey can be a deterioration in vision, speech and coordination of movements.