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Whiskey Black Velvet - a young drink with a centuries-old history

Whiskey - a drink so old that it is impossible to say exactly where its homeland is. Applied to this title are two countries: Ireland and Scotland. Each of them has its own vision of the origin of this drink. Today, not only these countries import it. For example, one of the best varieties is the Black Velvet whiskey. In different parts of the world its own recipe and traditions of use.

History of the drink

The Scots believe that the whiskey inherited them from Christian missionaries who replaced grapes for barley and got a whole new flavor and a strong drink flavor. And in Ireland they think that this is the "holy water" that their patron Saint Patrick created. Probably, the Scots are closer to the truth, if only because the still cube was invented in Scotland by Robert Stein. At the beginning of its journey, this strong alcoholic beverage was a medicinal preparation prepared by Scottish monks. To use it in everyday life began only when the recipe and technology fell into the hands of the peasants. Used then and barley, and rye, and oats. For example, modern Black Velvet whiskey is made from rye, barley and malt.

Production technology

Production can be divided into six main stages:

  • First, the barley is dried. Then it is soaked, and when it sprouts in about 10 days, it is dried again, and in Ireland, for this use hot smoke from burning peat, beech wood or coal. This is how barley malt is obtained.
  • To make the wort, crushed malt is soaked in hot water for 12 hours.
  • After to the wort, yeast is added and left to ferment for two days. At the output, you already get an alcoholic drink with a strength of 5%.
  • The resulting beverage is twice subjected to distillation. So get a whiskey with a strength of up to 70%, which after diluted to 50-63%.
  • Excerpt.
  • Filtration and bottling.

Canadian Whiskey Black Velvet

Not only Ireland and Scotland import elite varieties of a favorite drink. Whiskey Black Velvet, or "Black Velvet", began to produce relatively recently - in the middle of the last century. The birthplace of the drink is Canada. Whiskey ripens in barrels for two years, after which it is mixed with corn alcohol and again aged in large oak barrels. After a while, it is filtered and diluted with water to 40 degrees. It is the youngest variety, but today it is imported to more than 50 countries.

Black Velvet Reserve - whiskey, which is kept in barrels for at least 8 years. Then it is bottled. The maximum volume of containers, which sells the drink Black Velvet (whiskey), - 1L. The price of this alcohol is very democratic and is only $ 30.

Beverage culture

In America, bourbon is traditionally made to dilute soda or "Cola". If it is not too good quality, then this is perfectly acceptable. But a good drink, such as Black Velvet whiskey, is better to drink in pure form. Nor is ice necessary, since it only hinders the opening of the fragrance.

This is a strong liquor, so they drink it mainly in the evening. It is best combined with a relaxed home atmosphere, comfortable armchair, a good cigar. Whiskey is not suitable for the atmosphere of a nightclub.

Unlike cognac, it is drunk slightly chilled - up to 18-20 degrees. Usually they serve special glasses with a thick bottom, but it is permissible, and perhaps even better, to drink whiskey from wine glasses, because in this way the aroma is better revealed. Glass or glass is filled by not more than a third. Men pour themselves, and women do not do this according to etiquette, they should be courted by gentlemen. It should be noted that whiskey is generally considered a non-junky drink.

Biting is best with fruits. You can also dilute with mineral water.

Whiskey-based cocktails

Thanks to its pleasant aroma and warming effect, the so-called Irish coffee is very popular all over the world. In a hot natural coffee, add 50 ml of whiskey, and top with whipped cream. This cocktail has been cooked for almost 100 years.

Whiskey is also used in the well-known Manhattan cocktail. In it, alcohol is mixed with orange and apricot juices in equal parts. Usually take 20 ml of each ingredient. The glass is decorated with a cocktail cherry.

The Whiskey-Cola cocktail has nothing to do with taste qualities with an inexpensive low - alcohol beverage in bottles that appeared on our market in the early 90s. To get a tasty, sweet and fragrant drink, whiskey is mixed with Coca-Cola or Pepsi-Cola in a 1: 1 ratio. They drink this cocktail, in contrast to pure whiskey, with a lot of ice.

In the United States, the Whiskey-Sauer cocktail is very popular. For its preparation, mix 40 ml of bourbon, 20 ml of lemon juice and 20 ml of sugar syrup. This drink is served with ice.

Already our invention is a cocktail "Bogatyrskoe zdorove." In equal parts mix whiskey, rum, Drambui liquor and cherry liqueur.

Whiskey is a very popular component of alcoholic cocktails. This old conservative male drink somehow magically became part of the club culture. However, the strong taste of Coca-Cola, and the taste and aroma of citrus fruits, and a large amount of ice do not allow you to feel and appreciate the whole bouquet of true bourbon flavors.

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