Whiskey is a drink with many faces. In Scotland, it is produced mainly from barley, in Ireland - from barley, wheat, oats, rye, in America and Canada, rye and corn are used. In addition to raw materials, the production process is different for different varieties. And it is also important how long and in what the drink was kept. Deciding how best to drink whiskey can only be done by familiarizing yourself with the type of drink you are about to taste.
Instructions
Step 1
The simplest ordinary small-aged whiskey can be drunk like vodka - in one gulp from tiny glasses. This method is called "shot". From 15 to 20 ml of a drink is poured into each glass, which is instantly thrown into the mouth and let its warmth instantly run through the veins. Although whiskey is usually not eaten, no noble rules apply with the cheap variety.
Step 2
Professional tasters drink noteworthy whiskey from "tumblers" - a low, wide, heavy glass with a heavy bottom. They add some plain water or ice to the noble drink. In the latter case, you should wait until the ice melts a little. Thus, alcohol does not burn their tongue so much, and they have the opportunity to fully taste the taste of the drink with all its nuances. Many whiskey drinkers, although they understand the need for such a step, still believe that they would rather sacrifice subtleties in perception than feel that their drink has become less stringy, and also a little watery.
Step 3
Those who love the pristine taste prefer to enjoy the nuances in the aroma of whiskey. They drink "pure" drink from cognac glasses. In order for the scents to climax, the whiskey is served warm, at about 18 ° C, but drunk in a slightly cool room.
Step 4
A good, but not outstanding whiskey, found in many cocktails. The simplest of them, known to many, is whiskey and soda. The original version is also called Old-fashioned. It is believed to have been invented in 1880 and is the perfect cocktail. After all, it has everything that is necessary, namely: sweet, bitter, sour, alcohol and water. More specifically, 1 lump of sugar is placed on the bottom of the tumblers, bitters are dripped onto it, a slice of orange is added and 50 ml of whiskey is poured. Fill with ice cubes, add soda and shake.
Step 5
Another cocktail with whiskey famous in literature and cinema is mint julep. It is made only from bourbon. Put a few mint leaves (about 8) in a medium glass with a heavy bottom, add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and knead. Then add ice, pour in about 30 ml of whiskey. Decorate the drink with a sprig of fresh mint. It is preliminarily squeezed between the palms and clapped in them - it is believed that the plant will become more fragrant this way.
Step 6
It is impossible not to mention such a popular way to drink whiskey, how to add it to coffee. Perhaps the most famous hot cocktail is Irish coffee. In the classical proportion, 70 ml of strong hot coffee and 30 ml of good Irish whiskey are mixed, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar is added to them and the drink is decorated with 15 ml of whipped cream.
