Here, on our page for the interested beginner, we keep it short and sweet. Whatever topic you would like to delve into, you will find it in our Knowledge section.
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If you have never drunk whisky before, start with an uncomplicated Whisky, which means it should not be smoky and should not have a very high alcohol content. For example, choose a standard bottling from a well-known distillery. Glenfiddich, as well known as it is, is pleasant and easy to drink. The ideal Whisky for beginners! Look for this Whisky in our shop, read the description and watch the tasting video. Below you will find more suggestions under 'Articles with similar taste'. You can also get further guidance here:
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Grain - Water - Yeast
Whisky is a distillate made from grain! The most important types of grain are barley, rye, corn and wheat. In terms of alcohol content, storage time and ingredients, there are different conditions from country to country.
Find out more here: Production
There are different types of Whisky. Each type of Whisky has its own taste and its own production process:
As we all know, taste is a matter of taste! Have you ever heard of it?
We can perceive five tastes. They are: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. From these and from our memory, we construct what we taste. A so-called Nosing Wheel gives you an overview of how you can name tastes. You can find everything else about taste in great detail here!
Pure or with a little water. On ice or in a mixed drink. In a style glass or in a tumbler. Taste it for yourself! Here you will find everything on the subject of tasting!
Whisky is available in the supermarket for under 10 euros. The whiskies we have selected start at 25 euros. Take a look around our shop! You have the option of sorting by price.
Grain is malted, dried, ground, then mashed, fermented and finally distilled. The distillate is put into barrels and matured there.
What does malting mean?
How does drying work?
Where is malting done?
How is mashing done?
What happens during fermentation?
How is it distilled?
How long is the whisky stored?
We answer all these questions here in great detail!
The origins of Whisky date back to 1494, when it was first mentioned in Scotland. In 1608, the first distillery in Ireland, Bushmills, was recorded. At the end of the 18th century, the first blends were created and in the 1960s Glenfiddich brought the first single malt onto the market. You are welcome to delve further into the history of Whisky!
What does the information on the label of a bottle mean? We have compiled these and many other questions and answers as well as helpful tips for you in our Informative section.
Do you like to be active? Then join the large whisky community. In the forum you can ask questions and share your experiences with other connoisseurs. In the blog you can find out news from the Whisky world.
Use our shop! There you will find informative taste descriptions and tasting videos for the Whiskies, as well as taste ratings from our customers. These will help you to find the right whisky.
Perhaps a Whisky tasting would be something for you?
Here we have compiled typical questions about whisky and the ordering process in the shop. Take a look!
It is a long way to become a whisky connoisseur - but the way there is full of pleasure!
We hope that our whisky portal will provide you with a wonderful introduction to the world of whisky and hope you enjoy tasting it.
Your Whisky.de Team
