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Fancy taking your whisky know-how and enjoyment up a notch? 🥃 Learn the different ways of serving whisky, the various styles to consider and their characteristics, and which glassware to use with our guide to whisky.

Think you know whisky? 🥃 Test out your whisky know-how with these 15 eye-popping pieces of whisky-related info we think will fascinate you.

Let's settle this whisky debate once and for all (before my eyes roll so far back that they stay there forever!) Quit nodding along, pretending you know the difference. Stop sounding like a novice and start impressing your mates. Here's the real deal on whisky, stripped down to the essentials: 🥃 Scotch Scotland's pride. Single malts (Glenlivet) or blends (Johnnie Walker). Made from malted barley, aged in oak. 🥃 Irish whiskey The smooth operator. Think Jameson. Blend of malted and unmalted barley, triple distilled for extra smoothness. 🥃 Bourbon America's bold contender. Jim Beam's your classic. At least 51% corn, aged in new charred oak barrels. Next time you're at the bar, order with confidence. No more guesswork. No more rookie mistakes. It’s time to become a connoisseur. An enlightening experiencer. A flavour savourer. Here’s my challenge to you: 1. Try one flagship brand from each category 2. Note the distinct flavours and production methods 3. Impress your friends with your newfound knowledge What's your go-to whisky now? Don’t be shy, let's compare notes 🤓

How San Francisco Became the World's Most Important Whisky Competition San Francisco's whisky competition has become a global leader in the industry. 🥃 - 🌉 Established reputation in the spirits industry - 🏆 Rigorous judging standards and esteemed panel - 🌎 International participation and recognition - 🍀 Diverse range of entries from around the world - 🌱 Focus on innovation and quality #WhiskyLovers #SanFrancisco #SpiritsIndustry 🔍 **Additional Insights:** - 💡 San Francisco's whisky competition draws entries from top distilleries worldwide. - 🌟 The competition's credibility is built on its meticulous evaluation process. - 🌐 Winners often gain international acclaim, boosting their brand recognition. - 🍀 This event celebrates both traditional and emerging whisky brands. - 🎉 The competition promotes industry growth and excellence in whisky making. How San Francisco Became The World's Most Important Whisky Competition https://lnkd.in/gK2rQHJD

"Competition medals don't mean anything; everyone has medals." That's a common sentiment we often hear. Most of the time, it's true. Many competitions give distinctions to whoever pays, with judging criteria that don't solely focus on taste. However, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition appears to be different. It is a blind competition where only taste matters, judged by an extraordinary panel of experts. "Many consider a Double Gold at San Francisco to be the highest medal one can receive in the spirits world, but there’s something even more prestigious: a Platinum Medal." We are proud that our Rum 0.0% has been awarded Double Gold every year since its creation and is now the first non-alcoholic spirit to receive the Platinum Medal. Our dedication to crafting the finest non-alcoholic spirits from real spirits is paying off, and we couldn't be prouder.Check out the full list of platinum medal winners at SFWSC here https://lnkd.in/dkx7AxjT #SFWSC #Competition #PlatinumMedal #DoubleGold #NoAlcohol #AlcoholFree #NonAlcoholicSpirits San Francisco World Spirits Competition The Tasting Alliance

Whisky Defined- Three Whisky Competitions, One Global Whisky Champion.    We are introducing the Global Whisky Challenge, the world's first whisky competition to evaluate whiskies made within three geographical regions. The Global Whisky Challenge will define excellence in whiskies worldwide. The 2024 competition is now accepting entries.   Wine Country Network, Inc., the premier producer of professional beverage competitions in the USA, organizes the GWC. They are most famous for the Denver International Spirits Competition and the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition.    The Global Whisky Challenge aims to define excellence in whisky production worldwide and permit distillers of all sizes from all locations to compete globally. The judging is focused entirely just on whisky/whiskey. No Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, or Brandy will be accepted.    2024 Global Whisky Challenge Competitions: •UK (Scotland, Britain, and Ireland) and Europe Made Whisky-April 2024 •Japan, Asia, and Oceana Made Whisky-May 2024 •North American Made Whiskey-June 2024   Our senior judges will taste the top winners from each competition again. They will select the 2024 Global Whisky Champion.  #scotchwhisky #bourbon #singlemalt GLOBALWHISKYCHALLENGE.COM            

Here's how we celebrated World Whisky Day with #TheGreatIndianWhisky & Sonal C Holland, Master of Wine Repost : Indian whiskies are making a global impact with their superior quality and world-class taste, evident in the numerous awards they’ve won in recent years. Here are 3 reasons why you should pay attention to award-winning whiskies: 1️⃣ Whisky awards are highly competitive, with many reputed labels vying for medals. Winning an award means a whisky has outperformed serious competition. 2️⃣ Awards are judged by experts who evaluate whiskies on various parameters. An award-winning whisky is endorsed by knowledgeable jurors. 3️⃣ Winners can use jury scores for promotion, giving whisky lovers a reliable marker to confidently choose a label. Additionally, these awards often lead to increased global recognition and market demand for the winning whiskies. Let’s celebrate World Whisky Day with Mithuna by #pauljohnwhisky ! This award-winning Indian single malt, named the 3rd Finest Whisky in the World by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2021, boasts a dynamic taste from its maturation in new American oak and ex-bourbon casks. Have you tried Mithuna? Share your experience in the comments below. Cheers! #SonalHolland #MasterOfWine #WhiskyEnthusiast #WorldWhiskyDay #WhiskyLovers #Mithuna #PaulJohnWhisky #TheGreatIndianSingleMalt #IndianWhisky #IndianSingleMalt #SingleMaltlover

Countries around the world are becoming a real force when it comes to producing whisky. To decide which countries are putting out top-quality drams, we staged the latest iteration of our World Whisky Masters competition – here are the results.

Indian single malts have outperformed global giants like Glenlivet and Macallan, securing a 53% market share in 2023, according to CIABC Office. Of the 675,000 cases sold last year, 345,000 were from Indian makers, growing by 23%, while imported ones grew at 11%. This milestone reflects the progress of Indian whisky makers in terms of quality, challenging traditional perceptions. The trend has prompted Diageo and Pernod Ricard to launch local brands. Despite foreign brands panicking, Indian makers dismiss Scotch puritans and emphasize the fantastic quality and experimentation driving the demand for Indian single malts. DIAGEO India Pernod Ricard India Click https://lnkd.in/gm3mG4Hk to read the latest issue of Brews&Spirits