Whiskey: The King of Drinks

Whiskey: The King of Drinks

“The king o’ drinks, as I conceive it,

Talisker, Islay or Glenlivit”

Robert Louis Stevenson

Whisky or Whiskey, has been produced for a thousand years and the spirit has evolved into the drink we know today.  First produced in Ireland and rapidly spreading to Scotland, whiskey is made around the world on every inhabited continent in places such as Finland, India, Germany and France, and of course in Canada and the United States.

There are an infinite number of variables which affect whiskey production from the raw materials, typically water and grain, the quality and history of the wooden casks used for aging and the skill of the distiller – all of which combine to produce one of the finest drinking spirits in the world.

Whiskey drinkers delight in the different tastes, smells and textures which this complex spirit produces on the senses and while drunk alone, it is best imbibed with friends.

Whether you are a single malt aficionado, a sampler of blends or take your whiskey with a mixer, you will learn to appreciate this fine spirit best with the right glass.

Traditional tumblers are ideal for missing drinks, but to truly appreciate the aroma and taste of fine whiskey, you need a specialized piece of glassware to concentrate the aroma for your nose and open the door on a new world.