Usquaebach Scotch Whisky

Usquaebach Scotch Whisky

Usquaebach is a Blended Scotch Whisky.  We talk with U.S. Brand Ambassador Ryan Judson.

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The definition of a Single Malt Scotch is a whisky made from Malted Barley at a single distillery.

A Blended Scotch whisky is made from Malted Barley, blended with wheat or corn whisky.  A Blended whisky is made from a blend of whiskies from several different distilleries.

This does not make one better than the other, though many people have a misinformed preconception that Single Malts are superior.  Education & tasting is the key to overcoming these assumptions.

Cocktail of the Week:

Usquaebach Old Fashioned

·      3 oz. Usquaebach Reserve Scotch Whisky

·      1 oz. Almond Orgeat

·      3 dashes Orange Bitters

·      Orange Peel

·      Grated Cinnamon Stick

Preparation: Stir all first 3 ingredients with ice. Strain over rocks, garnish with the orange peel and grated cinnamon.

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