10 facts you didn't know but were afraid to ask about Scotch whisky
1.
Did you know Whisky literally means ‘water of life’?
Scots,
Canadians and all other world’s single malt producers prefer
‘whisky’ over ‘whiskey’. And the word whisky is derived
from a Gaelic word “Uisge Beatha” that means water of life.
2.
What is 'Angel’s share of whisky'?
Every
year, whisky stored in barrels evaporates at the rate of 4%.
This process is known as the “Angel’s share”
3.
Once upon a time, scotch was illegal
The
English Malt Tax of 1725 shut down much of Scotland’s whisky
production. However, that didn’t stop the scots from consuming
scotch illegally, which includes King George IV.
4.
Whisky supports a lot of people
Whisky
continues to be crucial for the Scottish economy. Every one in
fifty jobs in Scotland is supported by the industry. It is also
the largest international spirits category, accounting for
around 20% of the market share.
5.
Whisky gets its colour from wood
Before
going into the barrel, scotch has a clear shade. It only gets
the colour from the barrels. The older the whisky, the darker
its colour.
6.
France is the biggest consumer of scotch
THEFRENCH
love their scotch more than any other country. Second is the UK
and third, the USA.
7.
Apparently, whisky is non-fattening
One
shot of whiskey contains zero fat and .04 carbs.
8.
Whisky is in fact good for many reasons
Apparently,
whisky can help prevent cancer, lowers the risk of having a
stroke or developing a heart disease and six glasses of whiskey
a week can reduce an adult’s risk of dementia.
9.
Politicians love whiskey
Hillary
Clinton chugs whiskey on a regular basis and Winston Churchill
had whiskey and water for breakfast.
10.
Whiskey is for life
By
Diksha Dwivedi Yahoo Lifestyle
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