塑造威士忌的DNA  Shaping The Spirit

塑造威士忌的DNA Shaping The Spirit

由於壺式蒸餾器能被製成不同大小與形狀,我們探討每間酒廠蒸餾器的形狀與排序 蒸餾器的形狀及大小決定了威士忌新酒(New Make)的風格,因此我們能合理推論,每間酒廠蒸餾器的形狀跟大小維持一致,才能不斷生產出調性一致的新酒。有些酒廠的確擁有形狀十分相似的蒸餾系統,但有些酒廠卻使用差異極大的蒸餾器。到底蒸餾的形式如何影響新酒呢? 如何選擇蒸餾器?...
Diverse Rhythms

Diverse Rhythms

When scrutinising whisky and jazz some interesting comparisons may be made. Both the suppression of a ity that looked down upon the craft as well as the craftsmen. The illicit stills in the Highlands paradoxically flourished due to the English suppression and...
來看看Kavalan的烤桶工藝

來看看Kavalan的烤桶工藝

位於台灣的Kavalan蒸餾廠桶匠為了製作旗下經典獨奏Vinho葡萄酒桶單一麥芽威士忌,特別以STR的手法處理橡木桶;刨桶-烘烤-重新燒烤(Shave-Toast-Rechar)。在酒廠內我們可看到並列等著接受加工的橡木桶;這個現代化的設備相當具效率。 自動化流程...
Designed for enjoyment

Designed for enjoyment

“Not just there to hold your whisky, glasses are now scientifically created” For years the way to enjoy a good hearty dram was in a tumbler, with or without ice, sitting on a big red leather armchair or indeed your favourite sitting chair in an office or...
Casual Entertaining

Casual Entertaining

A simple route to exploring a modern way of casual entertaining with whisky and food It’s your turn to invite the mates over for drinks. You may not be much of a cook and even if you were, you’re too busy to prepare a fancy spread. You want to keep it simple. Easy...