American whiskey

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history

But in the early days of history, not the kind of drink whiskey as we know it today. During that time the home of whiskey to help the colonists recall the good times, and regard it as unfortunate and painful to remove all panacea.

early 17th century, the British in Virginia built in North America's first colony at Jamestown colonists brought a distiller from Scotland Island, on the history of American whiskey from the start. 18th century, Scotland and Ireland over the island of immigrants came to the New World, began brewing whiskey, their choice of raw materials in the United States when the real estate rye and corn.

In the mid-18th century, American whiskey really began to develop. Its history, like other countries, inseparable from the riots and tax chaos.

The initial tax was designated in 1791 by George Washington (Washington), forcing some of Pennsylvania brewer (production monon-gahela whiskey, rye whiskey that is the predecessor) moved to the United States inland areas to seek clean water. In this way, Kentucky became the home of the most famous American whiskey. This Whiskey is Bourbon (Bourbon) county named, they were transported to New Orleans from here. The Bourbon County is a glorious flange Sipho this dynasty named, but also to thank the United States during the War of Independence, in French with English land combat.

After the 1808 ban the slave trade, the rum - major US rivals hit hard whiskey, American whiskey thus eventually occupy a stable position in the alcoholic drinks market. Civil War slowed down the pace of development of American whiskey, the war destroyed many wineries, heavy taxes, this is one of the factors. After that, when the whiskey production to grow up quickly after uninterrupted rectifier appear.

type

Straight Whisky whiskey

After fermented cereal by distillation to obtain maltose, less than 51% of the cereal component species. Concentration after distillation do not exceed 80%. After aging, it should be diluted with water to no more than 125proof, stored in oak barrels in time should be less than 2 years. Bottle concentration of not less than 40% vol. This whiskey can only brewery in the same production, are the following:

1, Bourbon bourbon ( "bourbon" has been translated as "Bourbon")

is the most famous and oldest American whiskey. It grains as raw materials, which comprises not less than 51% of the corn. Kentucky whiskey wave to the county named. In Bourbon County retains many wineries, most of today's bourbon is produced in Kentucky. Stored in oak barrels is not on at 4 years to be qualified somewhat longer.

2, Rye Whisky rye

cereals produced malt, rye feedstock content less than 51%.

3, Corn Whisky corn whiskey

cereal wort production, content of less than 80% of corn feed.

4, Wheat Whisky wheat whiskey

less than 51% of the raw material wheat.

5, Blended Whisky blended whiskey

to less than 20% and 80% whiskey other types of whiskey mixed.

6, Light Whisky light whiskey

to high temperature distillation 160-190proof, the effluent contains small amounts of secondary component, which is stored in oak barrels, the wine containing such a manner light flavor.

7, Malt Whisky malt

with grain production, raw materials containing less than 51% barley. You can also use rye.

8, Sour Mash Whisky acid malt

9, Sweet Mash Whisky sweet malt

10, Tennessee Whisky Tennessee Whiskey

in particular place, after a distillation, to go through more distillates maple fired charcoal filter, so that more pure. It is this last process, so that the name of Tennessee whiskey.

11, Bottled-in-Bond Whisky tax whiskey

This wine is usually stored 4--8 years when stored in the cellar of state supervision, to ensure that whiskey store Year (foreigners generally do not cut corners), and exempt from all taxes brewers.

12, Single Barrel Whisky Single Barrel Whiskey

search of a better whiskey, wine producers are recommended to enrich the expressive use different whiskey casks, each cask in all stages of production, storage conditions are not the same, will inevitably affect the taste of whiskey. And the whiskey barrels in the same, there would be much difference in taste.

13, Small Batch Bourbon small batch bourbon

This whiskey originated in a small number of carefully selected after wave whiskey.

14, Vintage Whisky Year whiskey

A whiskey, wine personalized show progress, the year on the label famous distillation and bottling.

American whiskey

major brands

Four Roses

This bourbon brewing, to use different water sources of water, and some cereals, including maize, in carbonized saving more than 5 years in oak barrels, which impart a delicate aroma of its unique properties. In addition to the famous "yellow card", there are "black card" Four Roses, and single-barrel Four Roese, which bottle has a separate number.

Jack Daniels

1866 to begin production. Containing 80% corn, rye 8% and 12% barley.

Collection: Old No7.Gentleman Jake and Jake Daniel's Single Barrel, they are different in that the storage time.

Jim Beam

Jim Beam bourbon might be the most famous brand of. The famous Beam bourbon manufacturing family has been 200 years of history. As early as 1795, Jacob first started using its name the production and sale of whiskey. After his sons decided to inherit the cause, but the job is not an easy thing.

When Jim accept the family work, the winery had to close because of prohibition. At the end of this dark day, Jim was seventy years old, he can give up this cause in Kentucky quiet life. However, Jim has decided to start from scratch winery business, and the establishment of The Janes B.Beam Distilling Company.

build the plant is really a bold decision to take risks, but he was successful. The United States has become the world's top whiskey.

Today, the plant needs every day into the 600 casks to store wine. And there are 17 000 cartons waiting to be sent around the world.

Series:

Jim Beam 4 years Old (white Label)

Jim Beam Black Label required after seven years of storage, can drinking alone or may also be formulated cocktail ice.

Small Batch

mexes mark

This kind of whiskey use of Scots Whisky. This acid malt whiskey high quality, small production.

Weite Ji

1869 established up his first wineries in Kentucky by the Thomas Ripy. His four sons continued the father's path.

production

feedstock

US grain whiskey production is mainly used for corn, barley and rye. Although sometimes use wheat. Meaning fermentation is very important, it plays an important role in the production of whiskey smell and taste to the water, there are strict requirements, in particular the hardness of the water.

boiling and fermentation

corn ground into a fine powder, stirred with water after boiling. Wort; cooled to 156 ° F (69 ℃), then added a certain proportion of finely ground rye and wheat. The mixture was boiled, then cooled to 146 ° F (63 ℃), in which the addition of finely divided barley malt. Which contain important starch enzyme, which is converted during fermentation of starch to sugars important material. When cooled to room temperature wort, yeast is added. Fermentation lasts about three days, and finally, a "distillation of beer." This "beer" to go through distillation, blending with water and filtered.

distillation and mature

"beer" continuous distillation Coffey rectifier. After distillation whiskey obtained not higher than 95% vol, to ensure that the characteristics of the raw material used unchanged.

Whiskey blending water was added so that its concentration decreased to 62.5% vol, after aging oak 2--4 years, there will be longer, after bottling. Each American whiskey has its own unique characteristics into the production.

whiskey drinking

The original American whiskey is strong and tough personality type man beloved spirits. However, the new internal baked oak, clear water and yeast is used, giving wine with some soft, slick and vanilla, these, by adding water or carbonated beverages to be strengthened. American whiskey exhibit features make it suitable for any occasion and adds vitality to a variety of cocktails.

expand contents

"Prohibition," a serious blow to the production of whiskey, in the early 20th century, the United States has more than 700 wineries, but now only 13. Distributed in three states.

Kentucky:

1, Ancient Age

2, Heaven Hill

3, Jim Beam

4, Bernheim

5, Early Timse

6, Barton

7, Maker's Mark

8 , Four Roese

9, Labeot Graham

10, Wild Turkey

Tennessee: