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stands in Scotland. The rest of the world uses their inspiration or a name that pops. The Glenlivet 12 Year Old is an example of a single malt. Single Grain It is a whisky from grains that originally used to blend whisky but now also bottled, as they evolved, in casks. It has a unique flavour profile over the years. The Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey. is a rose-gold whiskey that was aged in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from California. Though it has a fruity scent, when consumed, it reads as little nutty and custard-y. Blended Scotch A blend of single malts and single grains from around Scotland of selected ages in specific proportions for each brand. Your Johnnie Walker, Black & White and Ballantine’s are perfect examples of Blended Scotch. Blended Malt Monkey Shoulder, Famous Grouse are a blends of only select single malts to create special flavour profile. Blended Grain Is a newish category which has brought in some unexpected flavours with a blend of select grain whiskies. Grants in an example of a Blended Grain. Irish Whiskey They makes fabulous single malts, pure pot still whiskey (using malted and unmalted barley) and the most delicious blended whiskeys — a beginner’s delight. Rye Whiskey Originally from America and Canada, we now have amazing Dutch rye too. A whiskey that uses at least 80% rye grain. Blended Grain is a newish category which has brought in some unexpected flavours with a blend of select grain whiskies. Bourbon Originally from Kentucky, bourbon can be made anywhere in America from at least 51% corn but less than 80% with a mix of rye or wheat and malted barley. Tennessee Made from up to 80% corn, only in Tennessee using sour mash fermentation and maple charcoal filtration. Canadian whisky: Usually a blend of single distilled rye, wheat and malted barley, they now also make a lot of good rye whisky and some single malt. Japanese Whisky You can find extremely good single malts as well as blended whisky from Japan. The demand for these single malts is always higher than the supply, making them fairly expensive. Indian Whisky India is producing some fabulous single malts that have made a mark the world over as well as blended malt whisky. Fantastic Single Malts can even be found in Taiwan, England, Holland, America, and Australia. Now that we’ve talked about the different types of whiskies, here’s how to drink good whisky! “There’s a way to taste and no way to drink except your own way — which makes you happy”, says Basu. Basu says that to understand a whisky’s aroma and flavour, we must drink it cool. Either keep the bottle cold, or cool it with a small ice cube, allowing it to melt or add a tiny splash of very cold water. This changes the temperature of the whisky, stopping the alcohol vapours from floating and allowing you to discover the amazing flavours of the golden liquid. “A Scotsman once told me that when you pour good whisky on the rocks, you freeze every flavour it has and it will 34| L U X E B O O K | M AY 2 0 2 2 M AY 2 0 2 2 | L U X E B O O K | 35