5. Scottish, Irish And Japanese Whisky Names Do Not Help At All
Oh, and they vary completely in taste and description in case wines didnt crush your soul enough. Whoever thought whisky was designed to cause you so many problems? But dont worry, it's easy to work your way around all the countless named whiskies from Canada to Ireland to Japan. Heres a quick guide through the pitfalls of whisky tasting. USA... With American whiskies, simply say they have this particularly spicy-oak firmness. Tennessee whiskies will have a notable caramel taste, however. Canada... Canadian whiskies are fairly new, in fact. They have very light style, making it an ideal choice for mixing. Ireland... Smooth, spicy and fruity. Stick to that and youve nailed your Irish whiskies. Scotland... Be careful with how you approach Scottish brands! They have quite a spectrum of tastes which makes it difficult to classify them together. Generally, they are smoky and peaty, but there are certain brands from the Speyside region (which are sweet and fruity) and Cambletown (with a touch of salt) that tend to break from the general classification. Japan... If someone is after your best, and a true whisky experience, just recommend a Japanese brand. Typical of Japanese industry, their whiskies are famous for quality and perfection. Just praise it like a baptist preacher. Stick to these general classifications and descriptions and whisky questions can easily be dealt with. Failing that, you can offer them a sublime brand, a one Jack Daniels No. 7. And if the customer happens to retort that JD is actually bourbon, simply cry and leave the bar.
