History of the Irish whisky began in the fifth century AD when the wandering monks brought to the country of knowledge of technology of distillation. However the first official license for its use was granted at the beginning of the seventeenth century. Since then the Irish whisky secured glory of one of the best drinks at which correct use you take great pleasure.
It is required to you
- - Irish whisky.
Instruction
1. Pour whisky in a glass or for a sherry, having the tyulpanovidny form, or for cognac. In the first case you will be able to estimate aroma which will concentrate at the exit from a glass, allowing you to note all its advantages or shortcomings. And in the second you will be impressed for certain by saturated color of drink.
2. Drink the Irish whisky in pure form. Don't mix it with ice. The fact is that ice literally "will freeze" drink, and you won't be able to feel its saturated aroma. The habit to add ice to whisky came from America where its blended grades have a strong taste, and therefore are practically not used in the natural form. The same rule concerns also some Coca which too sharply contrasts with the Irish whisky on gustatory qualities therefore to it it isn't added.
3. Using whisky, Irish follow five rules. At first look at a glass, estimate transparency, color and viscosity of drink. Then it is necessary to inhale its aroma, rotating liquid. Experts and judges will at once define what tones in this grade of whisky it is more. For example, radio tone give the range of aromas from lollipops to a fig, and wood – from vanilla to chocolate. The third rule – taste drink. Having taken one sip, kind of chew whisky in a mouth completely to feel all sides and shades of its taste. Now swallow liquid. Pay attention to aftertaste, it has to be long, soft and pleasant. And, at last, the fifth rule: pour water. Best of all spring water is combined with whisky. Need of mixing with water is caused by the fact that it helps to disclose all gustatory qualities of drink. As a rule, it is necessary to add water in whisky at a stage of inhalation of a bouquet of aroma from a glass.
4. Having chosen whisky, you remember that it can't be drunk in a volley as vodka, and in a large number. Consumption of this drink assumes pleasure each drink. Therefore no more than one-two glasses in an evening are recommended to drink whisky, it is desirable in good company behind a pleasant conversation.
5. The Irish whisky and as a part of cocktails is good. And if to add it to hot tea with honey and a lemon, then you receive the great tonic helping to fight fatigue.