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What is blended whisky?
Blended whisky is a mix of two or more whiskies. These are bottled together and sold under one brand name. Most blends consist of a combination of grain whisky and malt whisky. Malt whisky is made from malted barley and distilled in copper stills. Distilleries like Glenfiddich and Glenlivet for example, make malt whisky. Distilling is done in batches, just as it was done hundreds of years ago.
Grain whisky is a newer way of making whisky. But that is relative, because this method has also existed since the 19th century. Grain whisky does not have to be made from barley, but is often produced from other grains such as wheat, corn or rye. Distillation takes place in so-called column stills. These are more efficient than traditional copper stills and can continue to produce continuously.
Grain whisky is often somewhat lighter in taste than malt whisky. It is the so-called master blenders, people with an incredible sense of smell and taste, who manage to combine these two different whisky styles into a culinary masterpiece.
Besides blended whisky, there is also something known as a blended malt whisky. A blended malt consists entirely of different malt whiskies. Grain whisky does not come into play at all then. A good example of a blended malt whisky is the popular Monkey Shoulderwhich consists of whisky from, among others, Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie.
Famous blended whisky brands
The most famous and popular whiskies in the world are all blended whiskies. Below is a list of some of the biggest and most delicious blended whiskies you can buy.
Johnnie Walker: no list of blended whiskies is complete without Johnnie Walker. In 2020, Johnnie Walker celebrated its 200th birthday. It is by far the best-known and best-selling Scotch whisky in the world. From the Johnnie Walker Red Label to the brilliant Johnnie Walker Blue Label, you must try this at least once.
Chivas Regal: the history of this renowned whisky brand dates back to the first half of the 19th century. This brand is especially popular in the US, where Frank Sinatra was reportedly a big fan. Whisky from Strathisla forms the heart of Chivas Regal.
Glen Talloch: this Dutch brand is one of the best-selling blended whiskies in its own country. The popular Glen Talloch Rare & Old, for example, contains whisky from 15 world-famous distilleries, including Old Pulteney, Balblair, and Speyburn.
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