11 Incredible Facts About Whisky: A Deliciously True Story

Who has been our friend after a tiring and bogus weekend? Obviously whiskey. Happy or sad; there is no rule of picking up a bottle of whiskey from the Distillery in Denver. Isn’t it beautiful how generation to generation, the bottle of whiskey is creating a lineage without any disappointment? Come on don't lie to how many frenzied moments the magical potion was the reason?

Every time you open the bottle of whiskey, the aroma lures you towards good mood and happiness. Its every sip tends to convert any moment into a celebration. But, do you know how every bottle unfurls magical moments? Below are the incredible facts that will make you fortunate while sipping every sip of whiskey.

Whiskey Was Born As Beer

Whiskey is made from the wort, which is initially beer. The beer is distilled further to bring you the most exquisite taste which we call whiskey. Beer and whiskey share almost every ingredient that is water, yeast, and malts.

The Age of the Oldest Whisky is 150 Years

Older the whiskey, the finer the taste! The 400ml bottle of Glenavon Special Liqueur Whisky holds the record of the oldest whiskey in the history in the Guinness World Record. It is said that the bottle was sealed between 1851 and 1858 by an Irish family. The bottle was auctioned in London and sold at £14,850 this year.

‘Whiskey’ or ‘Whisky’

Today the confusion of whiskey and whisky will be busted. If the bottle you are holding is Scottish or Canadian, then opt for Whisky without “e”. And, if its origin belongs from elsewhere, then go for the whiskey.

‘M’ is the Most Expensive Whiskey In the World

Macallan is the most expensive whiskey in the world when it was auctioned in Hong Kong for £393,109. The whiskey is drawn from the essentials of Spanish oak sherry casks aged between 1940 and 1990.

The Angel’s Share

You must have noticed people sprinkling the first sip from the whiskey glass for all the beautiful souls and ancestors. Do you know how this tradition came? Well, about 2% of whiskey evaporates from the barrels each year, and it is said that the angels take their share.

Whiskey Would Have Been Banned

Wait what? Yes, you read, right. If there would have been no medical loophole, then the pleasure of sipping our favorite drink would have been banned. Since doctors came up with many benefits while prescribing whiskey as the medicine, it is still considered legal.

Whiskey Starts at 40

For whiskey, life starts at 40, that means the bottle should be at a minimum concentration of 40% ABV, which depicts that you are never too old to have a sip of it. However, some bottles can be prepared with 60% ABV. Therefore, pick carefully from the Distillery in Denver according to your alcohol resistance.

Whiskey Asks for 3 Years to Become Young

To sip the real taste of Scottish Whisky or Scotch, the bottle should be sealed for a minimum of 3 years. You will be stunned to know that there are many distilleries in Denver that hold the casks of, which are 70 years old.

Who Invented Whiskey?

No one knows who was the first who invented this magical drink whiskey. There are saying that originally whiskey was created by the monks as a holy spirit. God knows who were the actual inventors.

The 7 Regional Whiskeys

There are seven regional variations in whiskeys that you can taste including American, Scottish, Patiala Peg, Canadian, German, Australian, and Irish.

Jack Daniels is not Bourbon

JD and Bourbon are two different antiquities. This is the biggest misconception that should be busted today with the end of this blog. It is actually Tennessee whiskey, not bourbon that has deep, and strong smell and lasting taste.