Whiskey

Question 1

Which Whiskies are made in the Scottish Highlands?

Answer 1

Aberfeldy, Dalwhinnie 15, Glenmorangie 10, and the Singleton (Dufftown) are all made in the Scottish Highlands.

Question 2

What are the flavour characteristics of the Scottish Highland Whiskies?

Answer 2

Scottish Highland Whiskies are known for their smooth and floral flavour profiles which sometimes have notes of honey and spice.

Question 3

Which Whiskies are made in Islay, Scotland?

Answer 3

Ardberg 10, Caol lla 12, Lagavulin 16, Laphroaig 10, and Talisker 10.

Question 4

What are the flavour characteristics of Islay Whiskies?

Answer 4

Islay Whiskies are smokier with a more medicinial and maritime flavour profile.

Question 5

Which Whisky is made in the Scottish Lowlands?

Answer 5

Auchentoshan Three Wood is made in the Scottish Lowlands.

Question 6

What are the flavour characteristics of Lowlands Whiskies?

Answer 6

Lowland Whiskies are usually more beginner friendly due their delicate flavour profiles.

Question 7

What kind of Whiskey is Aberfeldy 12?

Answer 7

Aberfeldy 12 is a single malt whiskey with a honeyed vanilla flavour profile that is lightly spiced and creamily malted.

Aberfeldy 12 is blended with water derived from Scotland’s Pitilie Burn which is famous for it’s natural gold desposits.

Aberfeldy 12 is produced by maturing the whiskey in a mix of bourbon and sherry casks which creates a honeyed flavour character due to the long fermentation process.

Question 8

What kind of Whiskey is Dalwhinnie 15?

Answer 8

Dalwhinnie 15 is a single malt whiskey with a flavour profile of heather honey and light smoke with notes of orchard fruits.

Dalwhinnie 15 is made in one of the highest distilleries in Scotland - 1,164 feet above sea level, which leads to a slower maturation.

Dalwhinnie 15 is produced in cold temperatures in order to slow the ageing process with the purpose of a lighter, more elegant tasting whiskey which still retains the floral Highland signature notes.

Question 9

What kind of Whiskey is Glenmorangie 10?

Answer 9

Glenmorangie 10 is a single malt whiskey with flavours of citrus fruits, peaches, almonds, and vanilla.

Glenmorangie 10 uses the tallest stills in Scotland - approximately 8m - which allows only the lightest of vapours to condense.

Glenmorangie 10 is aged in first and second fill bourbon oak barrels from America to naturally enhance the brightness of the fruit flavours.

Question 10

What kind of Whiskey is Singleton of Dufftown?

Answer 10

Singleton of Dufftown is a single malt whiskey with flavours of toasted nuts, brown sugar, and soft fruits.

Singleton of Dufftown is aimed at beginner whiskey drinkers thus the flavour profile has been created to be smooth and approachable.

Singleton of Dufftown Whiskey is triple-cask matured. First they are placed in ex-bourbon barrels, then in refilled oak barrels, and again in sherry-seasoned casks.

Question 11

What kind of Whiskey is Ardberg 10?

Answer 11

Ardberg 10 is a peated whiskey with a flavour of intense earthy smokiness mixed with subtle expresso and lemon zest notes.

Ardberg 10 is known as one of the peatiest whiskies in the world at ~ 55ppm phenols.

The whiskey is produced un-chill filtered and aged in ex-bourbon barrels.

Question 12

What kind of Whiskey is Caol lla 12?

Answer 12

Coal lla 12 is a lightly peated malt whiskey with a soft smoky flavour combined with brine water, green olives, and citrus fruits.

Coal lla is the largest distillery in the Scottish region of Islay and it’s also a key component in the blends of Johnnie Walker Products.

Coal lla produces their whiskey using large stills with the purpose of creating a clear, more elegant smoke to the flavour profile.

Question 13

What kind of Whiskey is Lagavulin 16?

Answer 13

Lagavulin 16 is a Peated Whiskey with a unique flavour profile due to the presence of seaweed, dried fruits, and rich oak wood.

Lagavulin 16 is considered ‘the king’ of Islay Whiskies and is one of the most famous peated whiskies in the world.

Lagavulin 16 is created through slow distillation and uses heavily peated malt which is aged in sherry-casks for richness.

Question 14

What kind of Whiskey is Laphroig 10?

Answer 14

Laphroig 10 is a peated whiskey with notes of seaweed that is medicinial in flavour but sweetened by vanilla flavours.

Laphroig 10 is the only Scotch to carry a Royal Warrant - Prince Charles

Laphroig 10 is made with floor-malted barley that is peat-dried onsite which is the traditional and now rare method of whiskey production.

Question 15

What kind of Whiskey is Talisker 10?

Answer 15

Talisker 10 is from the Isle of Skye with a smoked, peppery flavour profile with notes of dried fruit and brine water.

Talisker 10 is distilled by the sea and thus salt and sea spray are integral components in their flavour profile.

Talisker 10 is distilled using worm tub condensors for the purpose of creating a heavier and bolder texture to the whiskey.

Question 16

What kind of Whiskey is Auchentoshan Three Wood?

Answer 16

Auchentoshan is a whiskey from the lowlands of scotland with flavours of toffee, figs, dark fruits, and espresso beans.

Auchentoshan Three Wood is the only major Scottish distillery using the triple distillation method for all of it’s whiskey production, making it incredibly smooth to taste.

Auchentoshan Three Wood is aged in Bourbon, Oloroso (Spanish Sherry), and Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks to give more depth and sweetness to the taste.

Question 17

What kind of Whiskey is Johhnie Walker Black Label?

Answer 17

Johhnie Walker Black Label is defined by a flavour profile that is smokey with notes of vanilla and dried fruits.

Johnnie Walker Black Label is a blend of approximately 40 different whiskies, all aged for at least 12 years.

Johnnie Walker Black Label is an ideal whiskey choice for beginners due to the smoky nature of it’s foundational flavour profile.

Question 18

What kind of Whiskey is Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve?

Answer 18

Johhnie Walker Gold Label uses Clynelish Single Malt which is made from water derived from natural springs rich in gold. It has a honeyed, lightly smoked flavour profile with notes of toffee and cream.

Question 19

What kind of Whiskey is Johnnie Walker Blue Label?

Answer 19

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a luxurious whiskey made in some of the rarest casks of the Johnnie Walker Reserves and the resulting flavour profile is rich, smooth and layered with honey, dried fruits, and spice.

Question 20

What kind of Whiskey is Chivas Regal 12?

Answer 20

Chivas Regal 12 is blended with Strathisla Single Malt which is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries which creates a herbaceous flavour that is rich in apple and honey notes

Question 21

What kind of Whiskey is Glenfiddich 12?

Answer 21

Glenfiddich 12 is the world’s best selling single malt whiskey and it’s aged in ex-bourbon and sherry casks which creates a fruitier flavour with notes of apples, pears, and flowers.

Question 22

What kind of Whiskey is Monkey Shoulder?

Answer 22

Monkey Shoulder is a blend of three different single malt whiskies (glenfiddich, balvenie, and kininvie) with flavours of honey, vanilla, and creamy malt.

Question 23

Which Whiskies have the highest ABV?

Answer 23

Ardberg 10 has the highest ABV at 46%, followed by Talisker 10 with an ABV of 45.8%

Question 24

Which Whiskies have the lowest ABV?

Answer 24

Whiskey Blends such as Johnnie Walker and Chivas have the lowest ABV percentages at 40%

Question 25

What kind of Whiskey is Chivas Regal 18?

Answer 25

Chivas Regal 18 is a blended whiskey with notes of dark chocolate, butter toffee, and spice. Each sip of Chivas Regal 18 is said to have 85 unique flavour notes.

Question 26

Which of Cloud 23's Whiskies are the Best for Beginners?

Answer 26

Glenfidditch 12, The Singleton of Dufftown, Monkey Shoulder, and Auchentoshan Three Wood. They're smooth, less peaty, and lightly sweet which appeals to drinkers who are unaccostomed to strong smoke and or bitterness.

Question 27

Which Whiskies are best for seasoned whisky drinkers who love bold flavours?

Answer 27

Ardberg 10, Lagavulin 16, Laphroig 10, and Talisker 10. They offer intense peatiness, smoke, and briny coastal elements usually appreciated by more developed whiskey palates.

Question 28

Which Whiskies are best for those who enjoy sweet, dessert-like flavours?

Answer 28

Auchentoshan Three Wood - Notes of Fig, Dark Chocolate, Toffee. Chivas Regal 18 - Chocolatey, Buttery, Smooth Glenmorangie 10 - Notes of Vanilla, Citrus Fruits, Almonds. Monkey Shoulder - Honey and Creamy Malt. They're appropriate for dessert-like flavours due to being aged in sherry or bourbon casks which brings forward flavours such as vanilla, caramel, toffee, and dried fruit.

Question 29

Which Whiskies are best for people who like salty, briny, or sea-sprayed flavours?

Answer 29

Talisker 10 - Coastal, Peppery, Sea Air Salinity. Laphroaig 10 - Seaweed and Iodine Notes. Caol Lla 12 - Light smoke with a briny finish. Lagavulin 16 - Rich and smokey with a martime deph. These whiskies are from Islay or coastal regions and peated malt along with an ocean-influenced maturation method.

Question 30

Which Whiskies are great for drinkers looking to explore complexity and depth?

Answer 30

Dalwhinnie 15 - Highland Floral Complexity with Soft Smoke Johnnie Walker Blue - A master blend with layered subtleties. Chivas Regal 18 - 85 flavour notes including spice, chocolate, and fruit Lagavulin 16 - Intense depth from Sherry and Peat Balance.

Question 31

Which Whiskies work best with Mixers?

Answer 31

Monkey Shoulder - Designed for Mixing (Old Fashioned, Sour) Johnnie Walker Black - Great with Soda and the smoke and spice profiles are well balanced. Chivas Regal 12 - Soft sweet smooth blends. The Singleton of Dufftown - Mild & Nutty and Ideal for a Whiskey Sour

Question 32

Which Whiskies are Included in the Irish Range?

Answer 32

Jameson, Teeling, and Redbreast are the Irish Whiskies available at Cloud 23.

Question 33

Which Whisky is from Japan?

Answer 33

Nikka From The Barrel is Japanese Whiskey.

Question 34

Which Bourbons are Available at Cloud 23?

Answer 34

Angel's Envy, Bulleit, Bulleit Rye, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel's, Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve.

Question 35

What kind of Whiskey is Jameson?

Answer 35

Jameson is Irish Whiskey that has been triple distilled to ensure smoothness. Jameson is a blend of grain and pot-still whiskey

Question 36

What kind of Whiskey is Teeling?

Answer 36

Teeling is an Irish Whiskey based in Dublin, produced by a Family who has been distilling whiskey since 1782.

Question 37

What kind of Whiskey is Redbreast?

Answer 37

Redbreast is one of the last remaining Irish Single-Pot-Still Whiskies. Redbreast is aged in Spanish Sherry (Oloroso) Sherry Casks. Hugely respected amongst Whiskey Lovers for it's Authentic Irish Character.

Question 38

Which Irish Whiskeys work best with mixers?

Answer 38

Jameson Original - Jameson Ginger & Lime Cocktail, Whiskey Sour Teeling - It's richness pairs well with cola or spiced syrups. Jameson Black Barrel - It's deeper flavour is suitable for an Old Fashioned or a Manhatten Cocktail.

Question 39

What kind of Whiskey is Nikka from the Barrel?

Answer 39

Nikka from the Barrel is a Japanese Whiskey from Yoichi and Miyagikyo with an ABV of 51.4%. It's rare because the whiskey is first aged seperately and then married in used barrels for additional ageing. Won Best Japanese Blend Award. The Founder was Trained in Scotland who then brought his learned techniques and skills to Japan to create Nikka.

Question 40

Which Bourbons are Available at Cloud 23?

Answer 40

Angel's Envy, Bulleit Bourbon, Bullet Rye, Gentleman Jack, Woodsford Reserve, Maker's Mark, and Jack Daniels.

Question 41

What kind of Bourbon is Angel's Envy?

Answer 41

Angel's Envy is a Port-Cask Finished Bourbon from Louisiana with notes of maple syrup, ripe fruit, toffee. It also has a slight red-wine sweetness. It's unique trait is that it's been finished in ruby port wine barrels for 3-6 months. It was founded by Lincoln Henderson who is the founder of Woodsford Reserves.

Question 42

What kind of Bourbon is Bulleit Bourbon?

Answer 42

Bulleit Bourbon is made from a recipe written in the 1830s with a flavour profile that is spice-forward among cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and dried fruits. The high rye content of 28% indicates that it isn't a suitable option for whiskey beginners and is a better option for those who like stronger flavours.

Question 43

What kind of Bourbon is Bulleit Rye?

Answer 43

Bulleit Rye is Straight Rye Whiskey with a herbal and peppery flavour profile accompanied by notes of crisp apple and light vanilla. Bulleit Rye is best for whiskey drinkers who love dry and spicy flavour profiles.

Question 44

What kind of Bourbon is Gentleman Jack?

Answer 44

Gentleman Jack is a unique Bourbon from Tennessesee which is double charcoal mellowed - once before the ageing, and once after. It has tasting notes of banana, oak wood, and mild caramel. Gentleman Jack is marketed as a more 'refined' version of Jack Daniel's.

Question 45

What kind of Bourbon is Jack Daniel's No.7?

Answer 45

Jack Daniel's No.7 is legally classified as a bourbon however it's been filtered through maple charcoal before the ageing process begins.

Question 46

What kind of Bourbon is Makers Mark?

Answer 46

Makers Mark is a wheated bourbon with a mash bill of corn, red winter wheat, and barley. It has soft, sweet flavour profile with notes of honey, caramel, and vanilla. It's good for guests who want a gentle, less spicy bourbon option.

Question 47

What kind of Bourbon is Woodsford Reserve?

Answer 47

Woodsford Reserve is a bourbon from Kentucky characterised by it's flavours of cocoa, tobacco, toasted nuts, and spicy dried fruits. It's a classic, robust bourbon choice. Woodsford Reserve is one of the last distilleries using the triple pot still distillation method.

Question 48

Which Bourbons are best for beginners?

Answer 48

Makers Mark, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel's.

Question 49

Which Bourbons are the best for Whiskey Nerds?

Answer 49

Angel's Envy, Woodford Reserve, Bulleit Rye

Question 50

Which Bourbons can be upsold for Classic Cocktails?

Answer 50

Makers Mark - Mint Julep, Whiskey Sour Jack Daniel's - Lynchburg Lemonade, Jack Daniels & Coke Bulleit Bourbon - Manhatten, Old Fashioned.

Question 51

What is the difference between Tennessee Whiskey and Bourbon?

Answer 51

Tennessee Whiskey like Jack Daniel's and Gentleman Jack must follow all bourbon rules in addition to the process of charcoal filtering.

Question 52

Why are Wheated Bourbons different from Regular Bourbons?

Answer 52

Wheated Bourbons like Makers Mark are sweeter and softer than rye-heavy bourbons like Bulleit.

Question 53

What is the effect of a Port Cask Finish (Angel's Envy)?

Answer 53

It adds the presence of red fruit and creates a dessert-like smoothness.