Black Dog Centenary Edition

Finally time has come when I am going to start tasting each variant of Black Dog Scotch. Today is a lovely Sunday and I am planning to get into mood to start sipping into the centenary edition of Black Dog Scotch. Ambience has to be apt for the occasion and I Asked my wife to arrange for some dim lighting in the living room, while I ventured into the kitchen to arrange for some light snacks to munch while I sip on the scotch.

Must know Scotch Terms - 2

So while we have covered most common terms here are few more one must know:

Brand Name?

The brand name featured on the label is usually the same as the distillery name (for example, the Talisker Distillery labels its whiskies with the Talisker name). Indeed, the SWR prohibit bottlers from using a distillery name when the whisky was not made there.

Must know Scotch Terms - 1

I love my hobby of reading and appreciating the Scotch which is giving me a great kick (at times also the opportunity to show off amongst friends). This lovely drink which so far was only a means to relax in the evening and a way to connect with friends is now becoming a topic of academic interest for me.

Here are some of the common terms we should be aware of. 

Making of the Scotch

It is important to understand the process behind scotch preparation. I never realised understanding the process help appreciate the finer nuances until I recently visited a winery. Wikipedia is a very helpful tool and I have edited the information from there so that it is easily understood.

Scotch whisky (often referred to simply as "Scotch") is malt whisky or grain whisky made in Scotland. All Scotch whisky was originally made from malt barley. Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late eighteenth century.

Variants and Pricing of Black Dog in Gurgaon

Gurgaon has no dearth of wine shops. Post 7 pm you may not get milk for kids, but booze is anytime available. So I decided to walk up to nearby shop (available within 500mtrs from my home) to both find out the prices and get a bottle each of all the Black Dog variants so as to decide if within this scotch brand, I particularly like any one more. Another purpose was to see if I can get Black Dog readily available on an emergency ;-)

Be seen with a winner - Awards won by Black Dog Scotch

Now that I know the great parentage of Black Dog Scotch. To understand it even better it will be appropriate to know how the brand has performed the over years and if it has won any awards in its journey of over one hundred and thirty years.

Here are some of the awards that I found on Google search on different websites. It is not an exhaustive list but does give a flavour of rich background of Black Dog Scotch. 

History of Black Dog Scotch

Continuing with my new found love for Black Dog Scotch, I tried to read more and be better informed about the brand and its history. I can continue to enjoy my choice by just sipping but knowing the parentage instils more confidence and here are some of the interesting facts that I found on the net.

My new found love - Black Dog Scotch

I recently heard about NASH, a liver disease which occurs in people who drink little or no alcohol. Reading about the disease on various website, I finally had a reason to be happy and a valid (Medically proven) excuse for my wife. I drink in moderation (Have you heard of any drinker who believes otherwise?) and I love my two drinks at least twice a week. Never been fond of any particular brand or type, I give each drink equal respect and honor. When I received an invite from my friend to join him for drinks I was elated to know that finally I have a reason to look forward to something this weekend.

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