{"product_id":"singin-in-the-grain-vol2","title":"Singin' In The Grain Vol.2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Grains Gone Rogue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe’re singing in the grain, just singin' in the grain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat a glorious feeling, we’re happy again…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhy? Because distilleries are \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egoing rogue with the grains they’re using\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. And trust us when we say, your Whisky’s going to be all the better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYep, distilleries are venturing off the beaten path with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etheir grains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and experimenting with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edifferent finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Like crazy vigilantes in pursuit of liberty, justice and a damn good dram. Truth is, different grains yield different tastes. And a lot of distilleries are \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egetting funky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with things like quinoa, millet and oats.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\"Don’t oats belong in a bowl with berries and god awful 7 a.m. wake-up call.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThat works, too. But it also gives Whisky a phenomenal creamy taste. Experimentation with different grains and finishes are producing some great results. Need proof? Look no further than \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe Rye renaissance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Single Malt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e movement that's spreading from the U.S. to the rest of the world right now. Whisky drinkers are really taken with its spicy kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean and bright \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoval 100% Millet \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003efrom \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicago \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis a great place to start riding that wave. To stretch your wings somewhere a tad more exotic, look for \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBain's Cape Mountain Single Grain Whisky \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ea.k.a. a tasty double-aged Whiskey from\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e that’s made from 100% locally sourced yellow maize. Wrap the grainy (Just kidding, it’s actually very smooth.) trip up with \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarthofer Bio-Nackthafer 2016, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emade from 100% organic naked oats, grown on the distillery’s farm in \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to taste, eh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSmartass Corner:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e1) \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in a grain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e When it comes to Grain Whisky, it’s traditionally corn, wheat, rye or non-malted barley. But truthfully, you can make a Whisky out of just about any grain you have on hand, including oats and… quinoa. Yeah, that healthy stuff your significant other makes you eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e2) \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckwheat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is actually a seed, not a grain. In most countries, a Spirit made from buckwheat can’t officially be called Whisky. The only exception? Believe it or not, it’s France. Oui, oui!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e3) Now if you’re talking about Malt Whisky, you’re narrowing down the prospects to solely malted barley. And it’s more expensive to produce than a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. So prepare to shell out a bit more from your pocketbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e4) A few years ago, there was some talk about a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\u003cstrong\u003ei\u003c\/strong\u003engle Malt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Scotch Whisky \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshortage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, but turns out, much of it was overblown. Besides, there’s plenty of perfectly delicious blended Whisky out there to whet your whistle. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e5) \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, however, is experiencing a bit of a shortage in the Malt Whisky department. But they’re a resourceful sort, ya know. Distilleries like Suntory are experimenting with grains to see what flavor profiles they can build and using different casks for maturation. That’s a can-do spirit we can toast to. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e6) Believe it or not, the Japanese have even looked to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erice \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eas a source for their Whisky. Which is maybe not entirely surprising since the grain is such a staple in their diet. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight and delicate,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e rice Whiskies are worth experimenting with. Just don’t call it sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e7) Millet is known for growing in arid regions and is used to make \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"millet-Beer\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ein the Far East. 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