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Ardbeg: The Peatiest Powerhouse on Islay

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Ardbeg’s fermentation is longer than many other distilleries, due to the phenolic content of the original malt, concluding with a fermented wash which has an alcohol content of 8.5% Read the full article at Ardbeg: The Peatiest Powerhouse on Islay

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All Of Your Whisky VS. Whiskey Questions Answered

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For example, the UK Parliament oversees the laws surrounding scotch whisky, with help from the SWA to enforce these rules. In the United States, the laws are overseen by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau , part of the United States Treasury. Can You Taste The Difference Between Whisky & Whiskey?

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What Happened To The Scotch Whisky Industry During Prohibition?

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Prohibition resulted in rising corruption and the growth of organised crime to meet the illicit demand of America’s alcohol consumers. The closure and loss of the United States’ domestic bourbon and American rye whisky distilleries created a supply void that the scotch whisky industry sought to fill.

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Whiskey Vs Brandy: The Differences Between These Two Distilled Spirits

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Photo by SJ via www.unsplash.com Flavor Profiles of Whiskey One of the defining aspects of whiskey is its diverse range of flavor profiles. From the warm caramel notes of bourbon to the robust smokiness of Islay Scotch, whiskey caters to a wide spectrum of palates. Common in Scotch and increasingly in other countries.

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Why Weather Is More Important In Whiskey-Making Than You Might Think

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In this heat, the water that is in the bourbon barrels evaporates more quickly than the alcohol. This is the reason that bourbon and scotch whisky have different maximum distillation strengths. As alcohol warms up, the liquid expands. When the temperature drops in Kentucky’s winters, the alcohol will contract.

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Stop the Burn: 7 Expert Tricks to Finally Enjoy Whisky

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Your body doesn’t immediately know the difference between chemical heat (alcohol) and actual temperature heat. Then, as you add more, it reduces the alcohol burn. Laphroaig 10 , for instance, is bottled at a modest 40% ABV, so while intensely smoky, it doesn’t deliver the same alcohol burn as higher-proof options.

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Spirits Competitions

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Accurate alcohol percentages are a must! The incorrect alcohol percentage stated during the entry process can also work against an entrant’s results. It is vital that judges are made aware of a product’s correct alcohol percentage. Over the past three years, we have noticed an increase in high-proof whiskey entries.

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