Could you hear terminology about Organic Whisky? An introduction to organic whiskies • Organic whiskies currently being released are predominantly single malts or blended malts (produced using malted barley). Though some producers are making blends or single grain whiskies which contain other grains, such as organic wheat. • Historically, organic whisky production of any significant scale was largely isolated to Scotland. However, this is changing and organic whisky is now being produced in countries such as Canada, France, Sweden and the United States of America, as the world whisky category continues to grow. • Many of the organic whiskies that have been released in recent times have been outstanding. Using traditional methods, these distilleries are recapturing the essence of whisky making as it has been for centuries - without the use of chemicals. The results speak for themselves. • Organic whiskies have won a number of awards globally and many have sold out at ferocious pace. • Organic whiskies are typically non chill-filtered - providing for a richer depth of flavor. Organic whisky distilleries also avoid the use of artificial coloring to enhance appearance. The regulations regarding organic production, labeling and certification vary from country to country. This is something to bear in mind when selecting an organic whisky, as some countries do allow
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