Bartenders initially look appalled when Gunn adds a mixer or asks for a single malt cocktail, Gunn said: “And then they try it and go, ‘That's incredible.'”Īmrut, the single malt whisky by Amrut Distilleries, recommends people enjoy their whisky “neat in a small measure of 15-20ml, perhaps in a nosing glass like a copita or glencairn if they happen to have any, to explore and understand the robust aromas and flavours that make for an indulgent experience,” said Nikhil Varma, executive techno-sales. It works beautifully: it's voluptuous, it's got depth and richness but it's silky smooth as well.” Another favourite is an espresso martini made with Haig Club. Later in the evening, I'd enjoy a Johnnie Walker Blue Label, either neat or in an Old Fashioned. None of these are wrong, they are just distinct to that region.” On a hot sunny day, Gunn added, his preference is a Johnnie Walker Black Label with ginger ale: “It's simple, it tastes great in a tall glass with lots of ice. In a lot of Europe, they drink it with soda or tonic or even cola. In China and parts of Asia, they drink it with iced tea and green tea. In the Caribbean and Latin America, they often drink Scotch with coconut water. To me, it's beautiful that whisky is made in this tiny country in Europe and yet people in 200 countries take it and make it their own, both in terms of how they describe it and often, how they drink it. People often think of whisky as a drink for cold weather, in front of a roaring fire-and that can be lovely. “We know from records that even at the start of the industry, 500 years ago, Scotch whisky was enjoyed mixed with honey, lemon, herbs and spices,” he said, “That was the earliest cocktail and it's definitely going through a bit of a resurgence right now. The way that people enjoy their Scotch is changing, notes Ewan Gunn, Diageo Global Whisky Master. Anyone can host an official event by registering on the official website over 300 events were held in 2019! The number one thing to do on World Whisky Day is to taste a dram at home, so we asked some of the world's leading whisky brands for their views on the best way to appreciate the water of life. It was created less than a decade ago by a Speyside university student, Blair Bowman, but is already a celebrity favourite. World Whisky Day, celebrated this year on 16 May, falls on the third Saturday in May. So we listened when he told us to add a splash of water to a dram to open up its flavours, and found the tasting notes were clearer. A legend himself, Scott is one of five master blenders paid tribute with the Chivas Regal Ultis: a blend of single malts from five Speyside distilleries. Another time, he served a highball with Chivas Regal Mizunara. “There are no rules, it's your preference,” said Scott, topping the Chivas Regal 12 with ginger ale and a slice of pear. Many say Scotch should be drunk neat or on the rocks or not at all-but not any of the Scots I met on that trip.
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