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Whiskey
There are a few types of whiskeys you’ll need
to fill out your bar. Many cocktails call for blended
whiskey. There’s also scotch, irish whiskey, canadian
whisky, tennesee whiskey and bourbon, to name a few.
No bar can be complete without it. Here are a sampling
of brands to look for when shopping for a particular
whiskey.
Whiskey: Fleischmann’s Preferred, Four Roses,
Seagram’s Seven.
Irish whiskey: Murphy’s, Bushmills, Jameson.
Canadian Whisky: Canadian Mist, Canadian Club, Crown
Royal.
Bourbon Whiskey: Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Wild
Turkey 101.
Tennessee Whiskey: George Dickel, Jack Daniels.
Scotch Whisky: Dewars, Cutty Sark, Chivas
For a more detailed look at the differences in each,
see our article:
Whisky or Whiskey: The Difference An "e" Makes
Rum
Rum is made from molasses and many find it very enjoyable.
It is a common used liquor in many cocktails.
Some rum brands are Ron Castillo, Cruzan, Bacardi.
Flavored rums are gaining popularity also. The above
named rum producers all make a flavored or spiced rum.
There are also Captain Morgan’s, Myer’s,
Whaler’s and many more.
Vodka
Vodka originated in either Poland or Russia, depending
who you ask. It was originally made from potatoes but
today, 90% of it is made from grain. It is basically
a tasteless, odorless and unaged spirit with no additives
but water - although flavored vodkas have become increasingly
popular recently and now come flavored with fruits and
seasonings and even hot peppers!
Used in drinks like the Bloody Mary, Black Russian
and the Kamikaze – no bar is complete without
it.
Some brands are Smirnoff, Absolut, Stolichnaya.
To find out more about vodka click here.
Gin
Gin is made from a mash of different cereal grains:
corn, wheat, barley and rye. But it is juniper, the
added botanical, that gives it its distinctive taste.
Some drinks containing gin are Tom Collins, Invisible
Man and, of course, the venerable Martini.
Some brands you might consider stocking are Gordon’s,
Tanqueray, Bombay.
Tequila
Tequila is the distilled version of a drink made by
the Aztecs in Mexico from the maguey plant.
Some tequila brands are Cabo Wabo Blanco, Cuervo, Sauza
Hernitos.
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