Double Malt Whisky Gift Pack

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This is a spirit paying homage to its American cousins with the Bourbon notes but remains a favorite for whisky lovers across the world. Its long, warming finish provides a silky mouthful with a strong cinnamon hit. It’s a fun and enjoyable drink that’s perfect for enjoying on its own. Contrary to its name, Glenfiddich’s Bourbon Barrel Reserve is a Scotch whisky. Its name comes from the fact that alongside a traditional Scotch palate, this spirit also offers a sweet hint of classic Bourbon flavors. Double malt is a blend of two single malts from two distilleries. The blending was pioneered in Scotland in the 1860s, and by mixing malt whiskies, they created lighter and sweeter whiskies. Whether it is a Scotch, rye, or bourbon whiskey, the fermented grains should undergo a distillation process for the pure drink and increased ABV. Blending The barley is sourced from UK suppliers and includes Aberdeenshire peated malt (to 50ppm) which is light and floral in style. The grain is then pushed through a two-roller mill and the freshly milled grist is analysed through a sieve at the top of the mill. Then, one tonne at a time, it’s run through to the stainless steel semi-lauter tun mash tun. To ensure as much sugar is extracted from the grist as possible, 9,000-litres of water is added at three different stages at increasing temperatures: 70 degrees, 80 degrees and then 85 degrees Celsius.

The popularity of scotch is clearly on the rise. But what exactly is it and why do some people pay millions for it?In 1886, the manager of Mortlach distillery in Dufftown decided to go it alone, investing his life savings and considerable physical effort to build his own plant by the banks of the Fiddich river. Because of the strict rules above, all scotch produced follows the same basic process. Most of the differences are in the last step, but it is worth knowing all three to understand the nuance of flavors in single malts and blends. Step 1: Malting and Mashing the Barley Blended or vatted malts is the closest term to “double malt.” A distillery can make it from fermented grain mash (corn, ryes, or barley).

Double malts are made from a blend of different single malts from two distilleries. It is more of a marketing term than a whisky term. Points at the 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge, Double Gold Medal and Best in Class Blended Scotch up to 15 Years at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition When it comes to pairing whiskey with food, both single malt and double malt whiskey can be paired with a variety of different dishes. However, because single malt whiskey has a more consistent flavor profile, it can be easier to pair with specific dishes. Double malt whiskey, on the other hand, can be more versatile and be paired with a wider range of flavors and cuisines. ConclusionOne of the main differences between single malt and double malt whiskey is the flavor. Single malt whiskey is made in one distillery, which means that the flavor is consistent from batch to batch. Double malt whiskey, on the other hand, is made in two distilleries and blended together, which can result in a more complex and varied flavor profile. With up to 80% of the quality of Macallan's end product being down to the wood that the cask is made out, the brand takes the time to source the right materials. By working with a company in Spain, choosing the right oak trees, and creating casks out of them, the flavour of the Macallan whisky is created. Macallan whisky derives its iconic colour from the wooden casks in which it aged. Each tree used to make the casks will impart a slightly different flavour, making the individual bottles of Macallan whisky truly unique.