whisky

Scotch Whisky is a distillate made in Scotland from the elements of cereals. water and yeast, The oldest reference to whisky occurs in 1494, The Scots Parliament in 1644 passed an Excise Act fixing the duty Today exports represent around 85 per cent of all Scotch Whisky sales between 15 and 20 per cent of Scotch Whisky sold in Britain is consumed in Scotland. Scotch Whisky is one of the United Kingdom's top five export earners Scotch Whisky has been exported to about 190 different markets all over the world. The major markets are the European Community, USA and Japan . Stocks of mature and maturing whisky are 2,543 million litres, sufficient to cover projected sales for almost nine years accounting for around 70% of the retail price of a bottle of standard blended whisky There are about 100 well-known brands blended by experts of many years' experience, put ice into it as a drink. This is entirely a matter of personal taste. Similarly to mix soda water or other soft drinks with Scotch Whisky is a question of individual choice. When distilled 68.5 per cent of alcohol by volume. The minimum bottling strength is 40 per cent volume. 43 per cent volume is often found in export markets, with occasional upward variations In 2002, imported SCOTCH WHISKIES are about $202,355,000. (it is 62% of our all alcoholic liquors importation) Origin of Whisky *Gaelic -'usque beatha'(위스게 베어)-meaning 'water of life'(Usque baugh) *15c Scotland - Usky(우스키) *18c Scotland - Whisky(위스키) Gaelic is that branch of Celtic spoken in the Highlands of Scotland *Whisky in Scotland, other country whiskey The Kinds of Whisky 1.Produced where 1).Scotch whisky 2).American whisky 3).Canadian whisky 4).Irish whisky 2.How to make 1).Malt whisky - Malt Whisky which is made by the Pot Still(단식증류기)) process, made from malted barley only, which differ considerably in flavour according to the distillery from which they come, have a more flavour and expensive than the Grain Whiskies. There are more than 100 Pot Still Malt distilleries and Grain, or Patent Still, distilleries in Scotland; but the number working can vary from year to year. (MALT SCOTCH and IRISH MALT) 2).Grain whisky- Grain Whisky which is made by the Patent Still(연식증류기) (or Coffey Still) process. It's cheaper than Malt whisky. Grain Whisky is made from malted barley together with unmalted barley and other cereals. The production of Grain Whisky has not been so influenced by geographical factors and it may be distilled anywhere. (most of US and CANDIAN whiskey) 3).Blended whisky- By combining Malt Whisky with Grain Whisky, which has less pronounced characteristics, the demand for a whisky that is milder in flavour and more suited to the conditions of modern life can be met. Most of well-known whisky brands that are sold all over the world is Blended whisky. combined in the proportions of a formula that is the secret of the blending company concerned. combining Malt Whisky with Grain Whisky</style> 태그와배경과그림 Whisky for scotch people Historically 'Whisky is freedom' Scottish history is much to do with 'freedom' - independence from England, independence of mind, independence of spirit. Socially It is the drink of welcome and of farewell, and much in between. All manner of small ailments are eased with whisky - from children's teething, to colds and flu. The dead-departed are remembered and wished Godspeed with large quantities of whisky. Economically Scotch whisky is vital to the U.K. As the country's most consistently successful export, Scotch Whisky makes a substantial net contribution to Britain's foreign exchange earnings and to companies' profits. Scotch Whisky is one of United Kingdom's top five export earners. Class of whisky Generally speaking, Malt Whiskies require longer than Grain Whiskies. The law insists that Scotch Whisky shall be at least three years old, Malt Whiskies are normally up to 15 years and sometimes even longer. When an age is quoted for a blended whisky, it is the age of the youngest single Malt or Grain Whisky in the blend, Standard ( 3years aging)· Premium ( 5years aging)· Deluxe (12years aging) .............................................................................................. Ballantines The founder of George Ballantine & Son Ltd., During the 1960s the company turned to Europe. Ballantine's Finest is the number one brand in Europe The company's de luxe lends, including a 30 year old, have established a strong following in the Far East. Johnnie Walker It is the world's most popular whisky, sold in over 200 countries around the world Johnnie Walker has remained an official purveyor of whisky to the Royal Household to the present day. Johnnie Walker Red Label, Johnnie Walker Black Label(12), Gold Label(18), Blue Label(30) DIMPLE is another brand name of tjis company. CHIVAS REGAL It's world's best selling premium whisky and late president Bark, Jung-hui liked it very much. so it is calling Bark-Tong's whisky. Scottish Gaelic phrase 'seimh as' - pronounced 'shee vas' - meaning "the narrow place." James Chivas formed CHIVAS BROTHERS with his brother, John, in 1857 CHIVAS REGAL 18 Year Old is the smoothest, richest Scotch whisky in the world. ROYAL SALUTE is another brand name of tjis company. ROYAL SALUTE Blended Scotch - Deluxe Whisky To expencive. Nice bottle and design. Royal Salute 21 years old Scotch Blended Whisky was produced to commemorate the coronation of Hm. Queen Elizabeth II'nd. 20 bottles of Chivas Regal Royal Salute 50 Years Old whisky was saled in Korea for 12 million won per bottle to mark the 50th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the British throne. Only 255 bottles of the whisky have been sold worldwide. The whisky, which has been aged for 50 years by the Scottish distillery Chivas Brothers, comes in bottles with gold and silver trimmings.