The Mixology Talk Podcast
Episode Six- Whiskey; Sweet, Sweet Whiskey
We continue our series on base spirits. These are the common types of liquors that you’ll most often in cocktail recipes and behind bars. Today we are talking about a spirit that has become extremely popular over the last 5 years, and that is whiskey.
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In today’s Episode…
We briefly go over a few different styles of whiskey and outline some of the taste differences between the styles
Basics of how it’s made
- Grain is steeped into a tea to develop the sugars
- This sugary tea is then fermented into “beer”
- The beer is then distilled and barrel aged
Common Types
Whiskey- can be made anywhere in the world using grain as a base
Bourbon- needs to be 51% corn and aged in New charred oak barrels
Rye-Needs to be 51% rye wheat- like the bread
Single Malt Scotch- starts from “malted grain” and all the malt’s come from a single distillery- each region is known for a specific style
Shopping for Whisky
When shopping for whiskey expect to spend at least $20. Whiskey demand has skyrocketed recently and increased prices across the board on all styles of whiskies
When looking to buy a bourbon, expect to pay at least $25-30. Some great bourbon to pick up for the price is Makers Mark, Bulleit or if you want something with a little spice to it try Buffalo Trace
Rye whiskey has exploded in the last few years and a decent Rye can be difficult to find. Expect to spend $20 to $30 as well for a decent rye. Bulleit makes a great rye as well as Rittenhouse (the bartenders choice) and for a good value, try Old Overholt.
Here are some well known cocktails that use Whiskey:
- Old Fashioned
- Mint Julep
- Whiskey Sour
- Boulevardier
We’re Drinking Chris’s Favorite drink….the Manhattan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Bourbon or Rye
- 3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir to chill.
- Strain into a martini glass or an old fashioned glass filled with ice
- Garnish with brandied cherry, sometimes I like an orange twist instead
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Enjoyed this episode. I can drink bourbon & single malt scotch straight (on ice), but rye is a bit too much for me.
Finally got ingredients for a Manhattan and have made a ton over the last two weeks. Glad to hear that Antica is the vermouth of choice for you.
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Yes Manhattans are always the go-to drinks around here. Bourbon on ice is a great option too – but single malt scotch is a bit much for me! What’s your Bourbon of choice?
What about blended scotches? Those are more easily mixable, especially the lower end stuff, like a Johnnie Walker Red Label. There are a few scotch cocktails out there that are particularly delicious. I myself love making a scotch old fashioned, using Johnnie Walker Black Label.