International Whisk(e)y Day!
Tomorrow - March 27th - is International Whisk(e)y Day! If you are a fan of this distilled alcoholic beverage, then today's blog is just for you! JB Hook's is a fan of whisky and we have some of the best whisky at the Lake of the Ozarks. Keep reading to learn all about this international celebration and how you can celebrate at JB Hook's.
Barrel 10 year Small Batch
Basil Hayden Artfully Aged
Basil Hayden Two by Two Rye
Bookers 6-8 year
Blantons
Buffalo Trace
Bulleit
Bulleit Rye
Eagle Rare 10 year
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Four Roses Single Barrel
Four Roses Small Batch
Jefferson's Ocean Small Batch
Knob Creek Small Batch & Single Barrel
Knob Creek Rye
Makers Mark
Makers Mark 46
Old Forester 1870, 90 proof
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style, 115 proof
Old Forester Statesman, 95 proof
Wellers Reserve
Wellers 12 year
Woodford Reserve, Woodford Double Oaked & Woodford Rye
Remus Repeal Reserve 2018 & 2019
Roseville Union Straight Rye Whiskey
Templeton Rye Whiskey 4 year
Proper 12 Irish Whiskey- Ireland
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey- Ireland
Tullamore Dew Caribbean Rum Cask Finish- Ireland
Pendleton 1910 Rye
History of Whisk(e)y Day
The first International Whisk(e)y Day was in 2009 in the northern Netherlands as part of the Whiskey Day Festival. March 27th was selected as the date because it is the birthday of a famous author who wrote several books about both whisky and beer. If you're wondering what the purpose of the "e" in parentheses is, it's to support countries that spell the famous beverage "whiskey" instead of "whisky". These countries include Scotland, Canada, and Japan. Ireland and the United States of America spell it without an "e".
How is Whisky Made?
Whisky can be made from several different kinds of ingredients, including corn, wheat, rye, and barley. These grains are mashed and then fermented. The alcohol is then distilled in its country of origin. The first whiskey was distilled in Ireland. In fact, "whiskey" came from "uisce beatha" - an Irish phrase that means "water of life". There are several different kinds of whisky and each has a different "proof" which indicates the amount of alcohol content. 100-proof means it has 50% alcohol.
The most common kinds of whisky are American, Scotch, Irish, and Canadian. American whisky (like bourbon, rye, and Tennessee) is usually sweet. Scotch whiskey (Scotch) has an earthy flavor. Irish whisky is usually light-bodied with robust flavor. Canadian whiskey is also light-bodied, but has a fruity flavor.
Kinds of Whisky
The most common kinds of whisky are American, Scotch, Irish, and Canadian. American whisky (like bourbon, rye, and Tennessee) is usually sweet. Scotch whiskey (Scotch) has an earthy flavor. Irish whisky is usually light-bodied with robust flavor. Canadian whiskey is also light-bodied, but has a fruity flavor.
JB Hook's Whisky Menu
Kentucky
Bakers 7 yearBarrel 10 year Small Batch
Basil Hayden Artfully Aged
Basil Hayden Two by Two Rye
Bookers 6-8 year
Blantons
Buffalo Trace
Bulleit
Bulleit Rye
Eagle Rare 10 year
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Four Roses Single Barrel
Four Roses Small Batch
Jefferson's Ocean Small Batch
Knob Creek Small Batch & Single Barrel
Knob Creek Rye
Makers Mark
Makers Mark 46
Old Forester 1870, 90 proof
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style, 115 proof
Old Forester Statesman, 95 proof
Wellers Reserve
Wellers 12 year
Woodford Reserve, Woodford Double Oaked & Woodford Rye
Indiana
Redemption RyeRemus Repeal Reserve 2018 & 2019
Roseville Union Straight Rye Whiskey
Templeton Rye Whiskey 4 year
Ireland
Jamesons Irish Whiskey (South)Proper 12 Irish Whiskey- Ireland
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey- Ireland
Tullamore Dew Caribbean Rum Cask Finish- Ireland
Oregon
Pendleton MidnightPendleton 1910 Rye
Vermont
Whistlepig Rye Vermont 10 yearTime at the Lake of the Ozarks
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