Name: Barley Grain Classic Tumbler Whiskey Glass
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Barley: The Beginning of All Things Whisk(e)y

Barley may be the most commonly used grain in whiskey production with a history dating back to the Middle Ages in Scotland and Ireland.

The first recorded evidence of whiskey production using barley comes from Ireland in the early 1400s, where it was known as uisce beatha, meaning "water of life" in Gaelic. It was initially used for medicinal purposes, but it quickly became a popular recreational drink.

In Scotland, the production of whiskey using barley began in the late 15th century. However, it wasn't until the 18th century that the production of whiskey using barley became more widespread, thanks to advances in technology and transportation.

During the 19th century, the production of whiskey using barley continued to grow, and it became an important industry in Scotland and Ireland. In the 20th century, the popularity of whiskey continued to spread, and it became a global phenomenon, with whiskey production using barley taking place in many countries around the world.

Today, the production of whiskey using barley remains an important industry in Scotland and Ireland, as well as in many other countries, including the United States, Canada, and Japan. The process of making whiskey using barley has evolved over the centuries, but the basic principles remain the same, with barley being one of the key ingredients in the production of this beloved spirit.

The taste and characteristics of barley whiskey are influenced by a wide range of factors including:

1.) Use of malted or unmalted Barley

2.) Inclusion of Peat in the production process

3.) Using a single malt, single grain, or a blend of multiple grains

4.) Choice of distillation equipment (pot still vs. column still)

5.) Type of barrel(s) used for aging and duration

6.) Region where the whiskey is produced

Please be sure to check for updated blogs on each of the aforementioned topics coming soon.

Selected Single Malt Whiskies

Aberlour 16 Year Old
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $85
Tasting Notes: Raisins, Orange Peel, Vanilla, Honey, Oak, Dark Chocolate, Toffee, Cinnamon
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Aberlour Distillery
Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 50% | MSRP: $75
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Oak, Peach, Smokey Peat, Cinnamon, Barley Grain, Citrus, Black Pepper, Dark Chocolate
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Amrut Distilleries
Ardbeg Uigeadail
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 54.2% | MSRP: $80
Tasting Notes: Brown Sugar, Raisins, Smokey Peat, Coffee, Barley Grains, Caramel, Banana
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Ardbeg
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $70
Tasting Notes: Toffee, Vanilla, Apple, Banana, Mango, Caramel, Oak, Grains
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
The Balvenie
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 50% | MSRP: $50
Tasting Notes: Honey, Wild Flowers, Citrus, Oak, Grains, Brown Sugar, Green Fruit
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Bruichladdich Distillery Company
The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 46.5% | MSRP: $100
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Honey, Raspberries, Cherries, Oranges, Toffee, Caramel, Coffee, Plums
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
The Dalmore
Glenfiddich 15 Years Old
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $70
Tasting Notes: Honey, Raisin, Vanilla, Orange Peel, Fudge, Oak, Cinnamon, Ginger
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
The Glenfiddich
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $40
Tasting Notes: Honey, Pineapple, Apricot, Vanilla, Citrus, Roasted Nuts, Oak
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
The Glenlivet
Glenmorangie Signet
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 46% | MSRP: $200
Tasting Notes: Coffee, Ginger, Orange Peel, Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate, Roasted Nuts, Butterscotch, Raisins
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Glenmorangie
Glen Scotia 15 Years Old
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 46% | MSRP: $75
Tasting Notes: Apple, Apricot, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Caramel, Raisins, Oak
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Glen Scotia
Hakushu 12 Year Old
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $200
Tasting Notes: Green Apple, Pear, Mint, Grass, Green Tea, Honey, Smoke
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Suntory
Highland Park 18 Year Old
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $150
Tasting Notes: Cherries, Dark Chocolate, Toffee, Honey, Peat Smoke, Cinnamon, Coffee
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Highland Park
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $100
Tasting Notes: Peat Smoke, Seaweed, Salt, Citrus, Black Tea, Vanilla, Figs
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Diageo
Oban 18 Year
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $130
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Apples, Orange Peel, Baking Spices, Caramel, Brown Sugar, Dark Chocolate, Peat Smoke
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Oban Whisky
Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $200
Tasting Notes: Peach, Honey, Citrus, Vanilla, Mizunara Wood, Coconut, Cranberry, Ginger, Cinnamon
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Suntory

Selected Blended Whiskies

Ballantine's 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $100
Tasting Notes: Honey, Apple, Toffee, Fruitcake, Licorice, Smoke
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Ballantine's
Bushmills The Original
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $25
Tasting Notes: Honey, Vanilla, Citrus, Cookies
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Cocktails
Bushmills
Dewar’s Double Double Aged Blended Scotch Whisky 21 Year
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 46% | MSRP: $90
Tasting Notes: Honey, Vanilla, Sherry, Stone Fruit, Orange Peel, Black Pepper, Roasted Nuts
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Dewar's
The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $25
Tasting Notes: Candied Orange, Cinnamon, Shortbread, Malt, Oak
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Cocktails
The Famous Grouse
Greenspot Irish Whisky
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $50
Tasting Notes: Green Apple, Cloves, Barley Grain, Vanilla, Citrus, Oak
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Spot Whiskey
Hibiki 17 Year Old
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $150
Tasting Notes: Honey, Raisin, Vanilla, Cherry, Toffee, Oak, Smoke
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Water
Suntory
Jameson Black Barrel
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $40
Tasting Notes: Honey, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Tropical Fruits, Malt, Oak
Suggested Drinking: Neat, Cocktails
Jameson Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $50
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Stone Fruit, Toffee, Smoke, Honey, Allspice, Syrup
Suggested Drinking: Neat
Jonnie Walker
Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky
Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley
ABV: 43% | MSRP: $30
Tasting Notes: Vanilla, Baking Spices, Berries, Malt, Butterscotch, Oak
Suggested Drinking: Cocktails
Monkey Shoulder
Redbreast 12 Year Old
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $60
Tasting Notes: Honey, Toffee, Dried Fruits, Sherry, Vanilla, Citrus, Licorice
Suggested Drinking: Neat
Redbreast Irish Whiskey
Tullamore DEW 12 Year Old
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $50
Tasting Notes: Honey, Berries, Baking Spices, Cookies, Nuts, Oak
Suggested Drinking: Neat
Tullamore DEW Irish Whiskey
Writer’s Tears Copper Pot
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
ABV: 40% | MSRP: $40
Tasting Notes: Honey, Citrus Peel, Vanilla, Apple, Caramel, Oak
Suggested Drinking: Neat
Walsh Whiskey