The difference between whiskey and liquor

The differences between whiskey and liquor include different raw materials and different production processes.

1. Different raw materials: Whiskey is usually brewed from barley, rye, oats, wheat or corn, but different national standards have different requirements for raw materials. It is worth mentioning that whiskey needs to be aged in oak barrels for a period of time. Due to different raw materials, whiskey is mainly divided into malt whiskey and grain whiskey.

Liquor is usually made from grains as the main raw material, and is distilled through cooking, saccharification, fermentation, and distillation. Daqu, Xiaoqu or bran starter is used as the saccharification starter. Due to different raw materials, liquor It can be divided into sorghum liquor, highland barley wine, rice wine, etc.

2. Different production processes: Whiskey is a distilled liquor made from barley and other grains. After aging in oak barrels for many years, it is blended into a strong distilled spirit of around 43 degrees. The British call it "water of life", so there are four main regions of whiskey according to its place of origin: Scotch whiskey, Irish whiskey, American whiskey and Canadian whiskey.

The whiskey making process is divided into six steps: germination, saccharification, fermentation, distillation, aging and blending. The whiskey has a strong flavor and is slightly sour and spicy in the mouth. After entering the mouth, there is a strong oak flavor, slightly charred charcoal aroma, accompanied by a sweet wheat flavor. The aftertaste is full of tension, outstanding personality, and full of wildness. People who do not like to drink often get drunk easily.

Origins of Whiskey

Historians in Ireland believe that the oldest Scottish distillery (located in Lslay, Islay) is located opposite Ireland, and the oldest whiskey distillery in Ireland - The Bushmills Distillery (Bushmills) was officially established in 1608.

They also proved that the brewery had been in production for some time before it was officially established. They used the words from the "Description of Pembrokeshire" published in England in 1602 to prove their conclusion: "Most of the immigrants from Ireland were craftsmen. They produced a large amount of distilled liquor and then used horses and mules to make it. Sold in England on a piggyback."

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Whiskey