Whisky Fundamentals
The Glencairn Whisky Glass
Published 22/07/2020
The Glencairn nosing glass is an iconic standard for the enjoyment of high-quality single malts: the Glencairn glass is indispensable for tastings around the world. Connoisseurs appreciate his qualities in nosing and tasting as well as the stable processing. We present you the Glencairn Nosing Glass in detail today - is it always the first choice? You can’t see it in the timeless Glencairn glass, but the design only dates from the 1970s: the short-stemmed Nosing glass was designed by designer Raymond Davidson.
The Glencairn Whisky Glass
What Are Cask Strength Whiskies?
Published 22/07/2020
A Cask Strength Whisky is one not diluted with water to drinking strength when bottled. Typically this a stronger whisky with over 55% ABV though can in practice be far lower. This distinguishes strong bottling from regular versions, which often have an alcohol content of between 40 and 46% and are diluted with water when bottled. Alcohol is an excellent flavor carrier and so Cask Strength Whiskys are considered the fuller, more intense, complex bottlings.
What Are Cask Strength Whiskies?What does a master blender do?
Published 22/07/2020
Master Blenders ensure that every bottle of a whisky bottling has the same taste for years and has the typical character of the distillery. But how does a master blender manage this feat and what are the special characteristics of it? contents What are the tasks of a master blender? It is the master blender that keeps an overview of the numerous whisky barrels in the warehouses. In addition to the actual blending of whiskies, a master blender is responsible for monitoring and developing the maturing whiskies.
What does a master distiller do?
Published 22/07/2020
A Master Distiller was and is a master of the field of distillation, who has acquired his skills and knowledge over many years. Personal experience down to the last detail was even more important in the past, as there were far fewer technical monitoring options for distillation than there are today. While the profession of master distiller was originally defined relatively clearly, today it is much more diverse. Originally, a master distiller was solely responsible for the consistent quality of the spirit produced.
What is a Valinch?
Published 22/07/2020
A valinch is usually used when tasting whisky directly in the warehouse. This device, which looks like a tool, is usually the only way to try the whisky straight from the barrel. But how does the Valinch work and how do you use it? A Valinch is a relatively long pipe, typically made of copper, which is used to extract small amounts of whisky from a cask . The valinch must even be quite long so that whisky can also be removed from barrels with a low level (due to the evaporation caused by the Angels’ Share).
What is a Valinch?