Alcoholic beverages have been made since ancient times. Healing properties were attributed to alcohol, so it has been popular for many centuries. All noble drinks have their own history of appearance, whiskey is also no exception.
Today, on the shelves of stores you can find famous brands of whiskey, such as Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Black Jack and many others. These drinks have a huge number of fans who will be interested to know the history of the emergence of the beloved alcohol.
Where did whiskey first be made?
There are 2 applicants for the title of homeland of whiskey: Ireland and Scotland. But where exactly this drink originated, probably no one can answer unequivocally, because each country has its own myth, the story of the creation of the first recipe for this type of alcohol.
According to the Scots, with the advent of missionaries carrying Christian doctrine, the production of barley-based alcoholic beverage began. These people revealed the secrets of distillation to the people of Scotland. In turn, the missionaries received knowledge of the preparation of the drink from the Crusaders, who returned from campaigns in the Middle Eastern countries. Residents of Foggy Albion decided to make their adjustments to the recipe and replaced the grapes with germinated barley grains. The result was overwhelming! The original name of alcohol is uisge beatha, which translates only as "water of life." Many years later, a new name appeared for alcohol, which is still known today - whiskey.
The legend of Ireland is somewhat different. It says that St. Patrick, who is the spiritual patron of the island state, converted all the pagans to the Christian faith, after which he created the "holy water", which today is called whiskey. The Irish also pay tribute to the real historical character: Enes Coffey, who improved the distillation of the cube in the 30s of the XIX century. What is most interesting, a Scottish trace can be traced in Irish history, since the developer of the distillation device was the Scottish Robert Stein.
"BlackJack" (whiskey): description and characteristics of the drink
This drink is one of the best malt. The trademark of the same name is registered in Ukraine. A characteristic feature of this brand are rectangular bottles made in the classical style. Labels in white and black have a stylish, concise look. They are glued on three sides of the bottle.
BlackJack (whiskey) is an alcoholic beverage with a strength of 40%. It is made from barley malt using unique modern technologies. It contains alcohols of good aging, both domestic and imported. The taste is full, harmonious. The bouquet contains subtle notes of caramel and malt.
Those who have tried Black Jack whiskey leave positive reviews, as the drink meets all the norms and standards of this type of alcohol.
The color of whiskey is light yellow with golden reflections. Alcohol has no sediment or impurities.
Cooking process
"BlackJack" - classic whiskey, single malt. Roasted malt gives alcohol an incredible taste and aroma. Thanks to modern technologies in the production of alcohol-containing products, it turned out to give a strong drink a mild aroma of malt. The cooking process is very interesting:
- Blended alcohols are diluted with purified and softened water.
- Caramel color is prepared, which gives the drink a special aroma and taste.
- The finished product is filtered, after which the drink is ready for bottling in a special branded container.
The manufacturer took care of the tastes of consumers by creating the perfect BlackJack drink. Whiskey of this brand is popular, as the products belong to the middle price segment.
The cost of a strong alcoholic drink
If you have never tried strong alcohol, we suggest paying attention to BlackJack, a whiskey whose price is quite acceptable for middle-income people.
Country of origin - Ukraine. For a bottle of 0.7 liter, the price will be 75-80 hryvnia. At the rate it is not more than 200 rubles, but in Russia the drink is sold much more expensive. Also on sale are whiskeys with a nominal value of 0.5 liter and 0.25 liter.
Whiskey consumption culture
- It is customary to drink a drink in small sips, but before you swallow it, you need to hold it in your mouth for a short time.
- Whiskey is served in wide glasses on a short leg. Only one third of the capacity is filled.
- Alcohol is served cold.
- Before pouring whiskey into glasses, shake the bottle.
- The ideal time for drinking this type of alcohol is evening.
How to bite whiskey?
There is no exact answer to this question. The type of snack will depend on the characteristics of the drink. For instance:
- For whiskey with a pronounced fruity bouquet, red meat dishes as well as game are well suited.
- For mature whiskey varieties such as Glen Grand, it is customary to serve smoked salmon.
- Drinks with a herbal bouquet go well with seafood.
- Whiskey with a tart, peaty flavor is best served with lamb and beef dishes.
What about a particular Black Jack brand? As an appetizer, you can offer fruit slices from citrus fruits. Also a great addition to the drink will be pieces of melon.
All of the above types of snacks are used by Europeans. Americans in this regard prefer to drink strong alcohol with various desserts, chocolate and fruits. A combination of whiskey and dark chocolate is especially delicious.