My mom's 2 sisters are having a baby shower for me. My mom passed away when I was a teenager. I am very close to my dad and would like him to be at my baby shower, especially since my mom can't be. He would be the only man there.
Whisky is made from grain. This is what distinguishes it from other distilled beverages like brandy, which is made from grapes, and calvados, which is made from apples. Simply speaking, whisky is nothing more than distilled beer. Like beer, malted barley and other grains are the source of the sugars necessary for fermentation. The sugars in the grain are released by steeping it in hot water. This sweet liquid, known as âwort,â is cooled down.
The Types of Whiskey. Malt Whiskey. Malt whiskey is the oldest style of whiskey distilling, usually made from 100% barely malt, although it can be distilled from a mash. This version is made all over the world, although when made in Scotland, itâs called Scotch.