What is Whiskey?
Whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Various grains are used in different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, which are typically made of charred white oak.
Expensive Whiskey Prices In South Africa
Top whisky brands in South Africa
- Glenfiddich 50-year-old price–R485,000.
- Glenlivet 1940 70 years– R323,000.
- Glenfarclas 60-year-old whisky – R277,236.
- Glen Grant, 50 years- R152,800.
- Balvenie 40 years- R66,500.
- Glenfiddich 40 years- R52,600.
- Johnnie Walker Blue Label Baccarat- R47,800.
Is whisky very alcoholic?
Spirits like whisky have a higher Alcohol by Volume (ABV) than most other alcoholic drinks and are often around 35-40%. In comparison, beer is often around 5% ABV.
What are the 3 types of whiskey?
- Single Malt Whisky. This is a whisky from a single distillery made using only malted barley, water and yeast. …
- Grain Whisky. This is a type of whisky where the main ingredient is maize or wheat, or both.
- Blended Whisky.
Is whisky good for your health?
Heart Health
Whiskey has high levels of polyphenols, and plant-based antioxidants linked with lowering your risk of heart disease. The polyphenols in whiskey have been shown to decrease “ bad ” cholesterol (LDL) and increase “good” cholesterol (HDL) levels, and reduce triglycerides, or fat in your blood.
What does whiskey taste like?
Whiskey tastes like caramel, especially bourbon, which is a very sweet whiskey. However, some varieties of whiskey taste like the different grains they originated from. Oaky and dry is a rye whiskey taste. Some prefer the unique Irish whiskey taste, very similar to a blended Scotch.