Things no one told you about grain whisky brands or single malt

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Things no one told you about grain whisky brands
or single malt
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• Whisky, scotch and single malt have always
  influenced generations and hold an aspirational
  value.
• We have been raised on such a staple diet of
  Hollywood films and TV shows, that when someone
  mentions grain whisky brands or single malt you
  would actually picture an old-school club with
  rich old men smoking cigars.
• In a similar manner, if you've been raised in the
  Indian 80s era, whisky would conjure an image of
  movie stars drinking at parties.
• But this liquid gold has come a long way since
  then with the launch of best Indian whisky
  brands. Let's understand how.

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Indians can appreciate whisky better than most
cultures (Indeed!)

• Indians have a far refined palette and most
  Indian Scotch whisky brands have a rich and
  complex flavour, spice and smokiness.
• Since the Indian palette is already evolved to
  appreciate spicier and intense flavours, there is
  a better understanding and appreciation of some
  of the most powerful flavours of scotch.

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There is no single right way to have whisky

• Should one drink it straight up or add a drop of
  water? Or is it sheer blasphemy to ask for ice?
  Scotch always has a hint of snobbery attached to
  it.
• The fact is there is no right way to drink
  whisky.
• The only right way to drink this spirit is the
  way you like it.

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Good tasting ability does help but it's not a
must

• If you are keen on analysing a glass of whisky it
  is good to have an evolved palette (as most
  Indians do) along with a great sense of smell.
• Having said that you must know that you don't
  always need to take whisky apart and analyse it.
• It is great to just relish it without analysing
  each sip you take.

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Women have an evolved palette and sense of smell
(take that, men!)

• Scotch whisky has been perceived to be a
  gentleman's drink.
• However, ironically it is scientifically proven
  that a woman's palette can appreciate it much
  better than men!
• This is owing to their evolved palette and sense
  of smell.
• The myth that whisky isn't for women is
  gradually being busted.

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Age is not the ultimate yardstick of good whisky

• A fact for those obsessed with the number on the
  bottle.
• Age is an important factor in the making of great
  whisky but good cast management and blending
  skills of top Indian whisky are just as important
  or perhaps more crucial than the number.
• How do you know a whisky is good?
• Make sure to read tasting notes and try out a
  glass at a bar prior to investing in a bottle.

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