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WHISKEY
WHISKEY is made from the mash of grain such as corn
or rye, fermented and distilled, aged in wood for a
number of years; then bottled for the market. It has a high
percentage of alcohol, and is the strongest liquor made.
Whiskey is a good bracer, and is very beneficial if used mod
erately. As a stimulant to the heart and nerves, it is well
recommended by the medical profession. With bitters it is
used as a tonic, and is one of the main ingredients in various
cocktails, also in thirst quenchers such as high-balls, rickeys,
toddies, mintjuleps, etc.
There are several kinds of whiskey: Rye, made from rye,
produced chiefly in the state ofPennsylvania;Bourbon,made
from corn, which originated in Kentucky; Canadian whiskey
with a very light percentage of alcohol; Scotch whiskey im
ported from Great Britian; Irish whiskey from Ireland.
GIN
ITMIGHTseem strange to state that very few people know
anything about Gin and how it is manufactured. Gin
originated in Holland,and theHolland Geneva(DeKuypper),
is known the world over for its medicinal values.
Rye and various cereals, principally malted barley, are
ground and used in making Gin. The mixture is allowed to
ferment for seventy-two hours, after which it is distilled-
Later,Juniper Berries are added, then re-distilled.
In the distillation ofOld Tom,Dry and Sloe Gin,a variety
ofherbs,seeds and roots are used,imparting different flavors.
These Gins have become very popular in this country, and
are widely used for the well known and famous drinks, such
as Martini Cocktail, Gin Rickeys, Gin Fizzes and many
others.
At the present time Synthetic Gin is in use,which is made
of grain alcohol and water, with Glycerine Syrup and
Juniper drops added. The result depends largely upon the
erade of alcohol used.
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