GLENFIDDICH

Glenfiddich produce the universes favourite single malt Scotch whisky.

In the production of Malt Scotch Whisky the basic raw materials are limited and consist of barley, water and yeast.

The process comprises five distinct stages.

MALTING which converts barley to MALT.

MASHING which produces WORT (sugar solution) from ground or crushed MALT.

FERMENTATION that produces WASH (a weak, crude, impure spirit) consequent upon the introduction of YEAST in the WORT.

DISTILLATION that strengthens and purifies the spirit contained in the WASH and also separates the solids contained in the spirituous liquor.

MATURATION that transforms the raw SPIRIT into WHISKY.

It should be noted that there is no "right" or "wrong" way to drink Scotch whisky - it is very much down to a question of personal taste. However, let us offer a few basic suggestions and, for those interested in pursuing the pleasures of "nosing" and "tasting" further, we provide a link below to a detailed introduction to "nosing and tasting" scotch whisky.

Many who drink Scotch whisky neat say they do not want to spoil the taste by adding water. However, equally as many will say that adding a touch of water, particularly if it is pure, soft spring water. The addition of mixers such as ginger ale, soda and even coca cola, is a popular trend, however it does beg the question - why drink whisky at all if you need to mask the taste?

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They open the Wooten desk. Cubbyholed inside are dusty bottles of sherry. Vintage Port. Glenfiddich. Bicardi 151.

FRY: "This is it? Booze? That's what you have"

to drink?

PARIS: "200-year-old single-malt scotch is to "booze" as foie gras is to "duck guts."

JOHNS: "A toast to whatever he just said."