What Is Whisky Marrying?? In the context of making Scotch whisky, "marrying" refers to the process of blending different batches or barrels of whisky together before bottling. “Marrying is a process that we can use before bottling the final expression of whisky. It's really when you take different whiskies and mix them together. It's like blending. mix them together and then either put them back into other casks or put them into big vats for a period when we say they marry.” Scotch whisky (even single malt) is often made by blending whiskies from different casks or batches to achieve a desired flavour profile and consistency. Each cask or batch of whisky may have its own unique characteristics due to factors such as aging time, type of cask used, and the environment in which it was aged. Marrying involves carefully combining these different whiskies to create a balanced and harmonious final product. This process allows the flavours and aromas of the individual whiskies to integrate and meld together, resulting in a smooth and cohesive product that is ready for bottling and consumption. #marrying #whisky #blend
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"In the world of whisky, the terms for production processes can be quite peculiar, as I've explored in previous blogs. One such term is that of ‘marrying’ whisky. It’s a term for a process that takes place in the blending stage after whiskies have been matured and introduced to each other in the blending vat – a kind of whisky honeymoon, if you will. But why is it important and where does the ‘wood’ aspect come in?" Thank you to the fantastic Emma Gibbs for this piece on the process of "Marrying In Wood" with a special focus on our 25 year old Limited Release, A Quarter Passed. Read her full blog below: https://lnkd.in/eSgY25hv #wemyssmalts #wemyssfamilyspirits #scotchwhisky #whisky #blendedmaltwhisky #whiskyproduction
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4wVery informative