All about Irish Whiskey
History and all about it
History and all about it
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How did the story of american Whiskey begin?
With settlers from scotland and ireland
When and where was the first Whiskey distillery built in America?
It was 1753 in Pennsylvania
What are the special advantages from Pennsylvania ?
The colder climate and soil is good for growing rye
Who did own one of the Biggest Whiskey distilleries in North America?
George Washington
When did the american Prohibition start and how was it called?
- 1920
- Volstead act
Did the prohibition turned out good and what were the effects?
- No
- crime increased and criminals built empires for traiding alcohol ( Al Capone)
When did the Prohibition ends?
At 5th of december in 1933
How does the production of American Whiskey starts?
By picking up the majority Grain (corn or rye)
Which type of still is used for American Whiskey?
A type of column still called "Beer Still"
What happens with the Whiskey after distillation and whats the name of the process?
- It goes directly into ne charred oak casks
- " The lincoln county process"
What is special about the Tennessee Whiskey?
It is filtered by maple wood charcoal ( The lincoln county process)
What are the three most popular Whiskey categories ?
- Bourbon
- Rye
- Tennesee
Facts about Bourbon?
- at least 51% of corn
- distilled to no higher than 80% ABV
- aged for at least 2 years in new charred oak casks
Facts about Rye?
- At least 51% of Rye
- distilled no higher than 80% ABV
- aged at least two years in new charred oak casks
Facts about Tennessee?
- has to be made in Tennessee
- undergoes fillteration through maple charcoal / " The lincoln county process"
name at least five brands motherfucker ?!!
- Jim Beam
- Jack Daniels
- Makers Mark
- Woodford Reserve
- wild Turkey
What was the name of the act passed in America in 1920?
Volstead act
Which two grains are most American Whiskies made from?
- Corn
- Rye
What process seperates Bourbon from Tennessee ?
The lincoln county Process
