200 years ago, whiskey was considered a drink for the poor. Over time, several types of whiskey appeared, including scotch and bourbon, which acquired the status of elite. Some people believe that there is no fundamental difference between these species, but this is not the case.
Similarities and differences between scotch tape and bourbon
Basically, scotch and bourbon are one drink called whiskey. But the raw materials, cooking technology, and the way they are aged are different. And the result is two drinks with completely different flavors, so scotch and bourbon cannot be equated in any way.
Scotch is a Scotch whiskey that can be easily recognized by looking at the name. Whiskey is written on the bottles of this drink, while whiskey is written on the packaging of other types of whiskey.
Bourbon is an American whiskey. This name was given to him by the peasants in honor of the village in which he was created.
But the place of origin is not the only difference between these drinks. First of all, they are made from different raw materials. So, real scotch is made from barley, which is dried using peat. This adds a hint of smoke to the aroma of the finished beverage. Bourbon is made from corn.
The manufacturing processes for both whiskey and bourbon have a lot in common. But the main difference is that they are held in different ways. It is the type of barrel in which the alcohol is aged that influences the taste of the drink. Scotch is aged in previously used sherry barrels. Their wood is softer and it gives the scotch the flavor of the old drink.
The alcohol, from which bourbon will turn out in a few years, must be aged only in new, fired white oak barrels from the inside. Due to this nuance, the drink has a dark rich color.
In terms of taste, scotch is tart and soft, while bourbon has a sweetish taste and rich aroma.
How to drink scotch and bourbon properly
Drinking culture differs from country to country. Therefore, in order to enable the drink to reveal its entire bouquet, you need to drink it the way it is consumed at home.
Scotch is drunk from tall tulip-shaped thick-bottomed glasses. The glasses must be refrigerated, just like the drink itself. When using scotch tape, do not rush. They drink it in small sips, holding it in the mouth to feel every hint of taste. Glasses with scotch tape are not decorated, this drink is also not drunk through a straw - this is considered bad form.
Bourbon is also drunk from heavy-bottomed glasses. And just like scotch, bourbon is enjoyed slowly. Before taking the first sip, a glass of this drink is warmed in the palms for a long time, then shaken, a few drops are rubbed on the fingers, and the aroma is inhaled. Only then do they start drinking bourbon, enjoying the taste.
However, one should not forget that both scotch and bourbon are strong alcoholic drinks and should not be abused.
