Have you ever wondered how Scotch is made? I always thought
it was a simple process. But then I came across a wonderful article which
described the whole process. I was amazed. It is such a complex process and it
has to be made with utmost perfection. Hat’s off to those who discovered
Scotch.
The origins of malt whisky distilling in Scotland dates back
to the monks of 15th century and may be a long before that. The
subtle aromas and flavors of whisky could never be explained till today
despite knowing the art of making it.
It goes through a long process of malting,
mashing,fermentation,pot stills,distillation and spirit safe.The barley which
is used in the malting process has to be of very good quality and this is done
in a very hygienic place. Even the
quality of water that they use during the mashing process is very important and
it has to be good quality of Scottish water. During fermentation process, yeast
is used which feeds on sugar, producing alcohol and small quantities of
congeners, which contribute to the flavor of whisky. The mystery on the shape
of pot used during pot stills process is another thing to notice. The shape of
pot has been the same over the years and every distillery maintains the same
shape for the pot. During distillation process only the pure center cut, or
heart of the run, which is 68% alcohol by volume is collected. During the
spirit safe process the Stillman uses all his experience to test and judge the various distillates
without being able to come into physical contact with the spirit. The newly
distilled, colorless spirit gets reduced to 63% alcohol by volume and is
filled into oak casks.
Such is the lengthy process of making scotch. Scotch whisky
can only be made in Scotland. In no other part of the world this can be
prepared. Even if it is prepared in other parts of the world, then it is not
referred to as Scotch. The cool climate of Scotland is extremely important for
maturing of this whisky.
Black Dog Scotch is such a Scotch which is made in Scotland
with utmost care. It’s ingredients are
chosen with extreme care to maintain the taste and flavor. Black Dog Scotch is
made from the best quality grain and not made from molasses. The Scotch is made
from 10-20% malted barley and other unmalted cereals like wheat and maize. That’s the reason why it’s called as grain
whisky. Apart from that, Black Dog Scotch costs less and is much better then
many other brands.
