2. WHAT IS WHISKY..?
• Whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic
beverage made from fermented grain mash.
Various grains (which may be malted) are used
for different varieties,
including barley, corn(maize), rye, and wheat.
• Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks,
generally made of charred white oak.
3. How is whisky made..?
• INGREDIENTS USED FOR MAKING WHISKY:
1. Barley
2. Water
3. Yeast
4. Barley
The barley is at the base of all the process. The
quality of the barley has a great influence on the
quality of the end product. The barley being used for
the production of whisky is carefully selected.
Modified barley gives better harvests with a better
sugar content...
5. Water
Water is another of the most important ingredients in the
making process of whisky.
The quality of the whisky depends on the quality and
purity of the water. Water in Scotland is famous for its
great purity.
The difference in taste between the whisky coming from
various distilleries is partly due to the quality of water
used.
6. Yeast
• Yeast will start the fermentation process.
• The role of yeast is capital. The choice of the
yeast is part of manufacturing secret of the
distilleries.