[Bartender Loopy's Main Job - Whiskey Introduction] - Sponsored by @MMTFinance Take a break and relax~ Whiskey - it's something that only those who like it enjoy, while those who dislike it say, "Ugh~ it smells like alcohol"... For some, it might be similar to how we couldn't understand when we were elementary school students saying 'coffee tastes like this or that.' However, if you have even a little interest in whiskey, you might have heard terms like "Scotch whiskey," "Irish whiskey," or "Japanese whiskey"? So today, let's take some time to introduce why! these terms are attached to whiskey~ 🎉 (Applause~) In fact, it's just a classification based on where it was made and how it was made. It's nothing special; just like we call it 'Andong Soju' when it goes through a special production process in the Andong region, whiskey is similarly called based on the special production process it undergoes in a specific region! Whiskey and wine may seem similar at first, but once you delve into the flavors, they are very different, so let's lightly explore their characteristics together! * If you see a photo and think, "Hey, I've seen this somewhere before?" you might have a chance to succeed later on, haha. -> I will eventually break down each one individually at some point... The content is just too long to handle. 1. Scotch Whiskey To be classified as Scotch whiskey, the following must be satisfied: - Barley malt (malt) as the main ingredient, continuous or pot distillation. Aged in oak for at least 3 years, produced and aged in Scotland. It has the oldest traditions and is a type of whiskey with a wide range of flavors, varying greatly depending on the region and distillery. When you think of traditional 'whiskey,' this is the one that comes to mind! 2. Irish Whiskey Irish whiskey must satisfy the following: - Barley (a mix of malted and unmalted), triple distillation (3 times) is common, resulting in a smooth and clean spirit. Aged in oak for at least 3 years, produced and aged in Ireland. Its characteristics include smoothness, creaminess of the grains, and light fruity aromas. It's smooth and easy to drink! 3. American Whiskey Typically, whiskey referred to as American whiskey is not commonly called that... it's often referred to as bourbon, rye, Tennessee, etc. (There are types like wheat or corn, but they are too niche to include.) Let's dive right into bourbon, rye, and Tennessee. Bourbon - Must contain at least 51% corn and be aged in new charred oak barrels. - Characteristics include vanilla, caramel, toffee, maple, and oak sweetness. - Notable brands include Maker's Mark (!), Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey. Rye - Must contain at least 51% rye and be aged in new charred oak barrels. - Characteristics include pepper, herbs, mint, and baking spices—dry and crisp. - Notable brands include Bulleit, Rittenhouse, Sazerac (homemade). Tennessee - Usually corn-based, new charred oak + charcoal mellowing (Lincoln County Process). - A smoothness that cuts the sweetness of bourbon. - Notable brands include Jack Daniel's (!), George Dickel. Well, that's it... Besides that, Canadian whiskey made in Canada. Japanese whiskey made in Japan. Recently popular brands like Hibiki and Yamazaki are Japanese whiskeys, haha. Well, besides that... there are various other minor categories... I feel like this is getting too long, so I'll wrap it up here. Whiskey can be incredibly captivating the deeper you get into it. Let's slowly immerse ourselves in it, shall we? (?) 🚧🚧From here on is the Yapping Zone🚧🚧 Don't know about Sui Dex 1st momentum? If you haven't staked on Dex through ve(3,3), you should go do it right away to level up your Tier!