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Whiskies from A to Z

Johnnie Walker Red Label

The best-selling Scotch whisky in the world, it is excellent on ice or in cocktails.

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Jameson Irish Whiskey

Full walnut tones and a delicate sweetness of spices and vanilla with a rich caramel aroma.

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Ballantine's Finest

A modern Scotch whisky blended from more than 40 malt whiskies. It is at the top of the league among blends.

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Nestville Blended Whisky

Matured in white oak barrels and with exceptional softness, purity and a taste full of sweet tones, it is true Slovak whisky produced in Hniezdne.

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Tullamore D.E.W.

Fruit, spices, tanned wood and vanilla make the flavor of this triple-distilled whiskey one of the most popular in Slovakia.

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Miniature encyclopedia of whisky: Which whiskey to choose and how to enjoy it?

Did you know that no two brands of whisky taste the same? This is especially true for “single malt” whiskeys made from one type of malt. The quality of the barley malt used, how it is dried and how the mash matures in the barrels all have an impact on the final taste. For example, whisky aged in bourbon or sherry barrels has intriguing flavors.

To get the perfect enjoyment of whisky, roll each sip for a few seconds in your mouth, like you are chewing it. This completely opens up the flavor in it. It is also a good idea to add a little water to the whisky to release the taste and also to protect your taste buds.

Nestville Whisky - true Slovak whisky

Nestville Whisky continues a tradition almost 300 years old. Even in those days, grain spirits were being produced in the shadow of the Ľubovňa castle. The first modern Slovak whisky saw the light of day in 2010.

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What the difference between straight and blended whiskey?

Straight whiskeys called single-malt are known for their original taste, appreciated by experts. It varies according to the specific distillery and the year the whiskey was produced. Blended whiskeys have a softer taste that is popular with regular customers. Their taste is constant thanks to the opportunities from controlled blending

How do you serve whisky? Ideally without ice

Serving an alcoholic beverage correctly makes the taste of each one stand out better. And whisky is no exception. Forget the classic small shots to down it in a single swallow. Whisky should be savored, rolling each sip on the tongue. Ideally use short, wide whisky tumblers with a rough bottom to enjoy it. Even more suitable are tulip glasses, named for the narrow neck shaped like a tulip.

A common error when serving whiskey is to add ice to the glass. The lower temperature dulls the drink’s already delicate taste. So if you desire to make the most of your favorite whisky, it is enough to serve it at room temperature from the (home) bar counter.

Whisk(e)y types

Scotch

Most often double-distilled, it is made in Scotland from water and Scottish malted barley, dried mostly with peat smoke. Scotch should mature for at least three years in oak barrels.

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Irish

Malt is dried for Irish whisky without it ever touching the peat fire smoke. Thus, the flavor has no smoky tone. The mash is triple-distilled and kept in oak barrels for at least three years to mature. Irish whiskey can only be made in Ireland.

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American

Whiskey from this continent is most often distilled from corn and rye. It must have at least 40% alcohol and must be produced in the United States.

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Whisky drinks

Prepare a whisky cocktail in the comfort of your own home. Try proven recipes that you can playfully master.

Whisky sour

This cocktail dates back to the 19th century. The sailors liked him very much because it allegedly helped against the disease that often bothered them - scurvy, a lack of vitamin C. Put all the ingredients in an ice shaker. Shake and strain into a cup. You can decorate the drink with a slice of lemon.

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Old fashioned

Try the cocktail, which originated at the men's club. Put sugar and water in a glass, add drops of Bitter and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add ice and half the whisky, stirring with a spoon for 40 seconds. Give the rest of the whisky and mix. Finally, garnish with orange peel.

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Whisky as a gift

Give the unmistakable taste and first-class ingredients in a single bottle.

Whisky will delight anyone who loves good alcohol.

Something interesting to entertain family and friends

There is no better way to celebrate International Whisk(e)y Day than to drink it. By the way, International Scotch Day falls each year on the 27th of July. The oldest recorded production of whisky dates back to 1494. 150 years later, this "fiery" water was first taxed by the Scottish Parliament. Today an amazing one billion bottles of Scotch whisky are exported from Scotland each year.