Scotch Whisky for wine lovers

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Years ago I read a book by Paulo Coelho that had the following quote: "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." I recently attended a very interesting Scotch tasting, hosted by regional Johnnie Walker Ambassador Arturo Savage. There were so many similarities with the wine world I decided to do a short piece on Scotch. A couple of days later, February's Wine Spectator (WS) magazine landed on my desk with the banner headline "A Wine Lover's Guide to Scotch". "Wow", I thought to myself, "this will make my research a lot easier". So here are the very basics that you need to know about Scotch Whisky.

What is Scotch Whisky?

The Johnnie Walker team put on a great show during the entire week leading up to Jamaica Jazz and Blues fest, hosting Scotch tastings all over Jamaica. (Photos: Chris Reckord)

Patrons received a sample bottle of Johnnie Walker Red.

Individuals like Don Creary (right) are very serious about their Scotch — he takes his Single Malt Scotch (glasses and ice too) everywhere. Kamal Bankay is seen here doing the honours. (Photos: Chris Reckord)

Johnnie Walker Ambassador Arturo Savage expounding the drinking experience of the Blue Label which is Johnnie Walker's premium blend. Every bottle is

Scotch Whisky for wine lovers

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Years ago I read a book by Paulo Coelho that had the following quote: "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." I recently attended a very interesting Scotch tasting, hosted by regional Johnnie Walker Ambassador Arturo Savage. There were so many similarities with the wine world I decided to do a short piece on Scotch. A couple of days later, February's Wine Spectator (WS) magazine landed on my desk with the banner headline "A Wine Lover's Guide to Scotch". "Wow", I thought to myself, "this will make my research a lot easier". So here are the very basics that you need to know about Scotch Whisky.

What is Scotch Whisky?

The Johnnie Walker team put on a great show during the entire week leading up to Jamaica Jazz and Blues fest, hosting Scotch tastings all over Jamaica. (Photos: Chris Reckord)

Patrons received a sample bottle of Johnnie Walker Red.

Individuals like Don Creary (right) are very serious about their Scotch — he takes his Single Malt Scotch (glasses and ice too) everywhere. Kamal Bankay is seen here doing the honours. (Photos: Chris Reckord)

Johnnie Walker Ambassador Arturo Savage expounding the drinking experience of the Blue Label which is Johnnie Walker's premium blend. Every bottle is

Scotch Whisky for wine lovers

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Years ago I read a book by Paulo Coelho that had the following quote: "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." I recently attended a very interesting Scotch tasting, hosted by regional Johnnie Walker Ambassador Arturo Savage. There were so many similarities with the wine world I decided to do a short piece on Scotch. A couple of days later, February's Wine Spectator (WS) magazine landed on my desk with the banner headline "A Wine Lover's Guide to Scotch". "Wow", I thought to myself, "this will make my research a lot easier". So here are the very basics that you need to know about Scotch Whisky.

What is Scotch Whisky?

The Johnnie Walker team put on a great show during the entire week leading up to Jamaica Jazz and Blues fest, hosting Scotch tastings all over Jamaica. (Photos: Chris Reckord)

Patrons received a sample bottle of Johnnie Walker Red.

Individuals like Don Creary (right) are very serious about their Scotch — he takes his Single Malt Scotch (glasses and ice too) everywhere. Kamal Bankay is seen here doing the honours. (Photos: Chris Reckord)

Johnnie Walker Ambassador Arturo Savage expounding the drinking experience of the Blue Label which is Johnnie Walker's premium blend. Every bottle is

Scotch Whisky for wine lovers

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Years ago I read a book by Paulo Coelho that had the following quote: "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." I recently attended a very interesting Scotch tasting, hosted by regional Johnnie Walker Ambassador Arturo Savage. There were so many similarities with the wine world I decided to do a short piece on Scotch. A couple of days later, February's Wine Spectator (WS) magazine landed on my desk with the banner headline "A Wine Lover's Guide to Scotch". "Wow", I thought to myself, "this will make my research a lot easier". So here are the very basics that you need to know about Scotch Whisky.

What is Scotch Whisky?

The Johnnie Walker team put on a great show during the entire week leading up to Jamaica Jazz and Blues fest, hosting Scotch tastings all over Jamaica. (Photos: Chris Reckord)

Patrons received a sample bottle of Johnnie Walker Red.

Individuals like Don Creary (right) are very serious about their Scotch — he takes his Single Malt Scotch (glasses and ice too) everywhere. Kamal Bankay is seen here doing the honours. (Photos: Chris Reckord)

Johnnie Walker Ambassador Arturo Savage expounding the drinking experience of the Blue Label which is Johnnie Walker's premium blend. Every bottle is

Back to Basics — A Toast to you

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At the recent launch of the Wealth Magazine Business Access TV series, as toasts were being raised to celebrate the event, Managing Director Leighton Davis suggested that I do some research on the origins of this custom that we practise. All over the world people clink glasses of champagne, wine, rum, vodka and other spirits wishing each other good health, “Cheers", “Salud”, “À votre santé”, “Chin chin”, or “Prost”. But there was a point in our history when this ritual was actually a life or death situation.

History of toasting

Honey Bun exec Krystal Chong with white wine in hand during the launch party.

Wealth Magazine Business Access executive producers Garth Walker (left) and Leighton Davis raise a toast with Digicel’s Tshani Jaja.

Erroleen Anderson-Powell (left) and husband Phil Powell along with MaXBrown boutique owner Sophia MaxBrown during the Wealth Magazine Business Access launch.

Garrick Communications director Naomi Garrick smiles in-between sips of red wine.

There are a number of stories on the beginnings of this custom. One story suggests that toasting originated with the English custom of flavouring wine with a piece of browned and spiced toast. In 1709 Sir Richard Steels wrote of a lady

Back to Basics — A Toast to you

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At the recent launch of the Wealth Magazine Business Access TV series, as toasts were being raised to celebrate the event, Managing Director Leighton Davis suggested that I do some research on the origins of this custom that we practise. All over the world people clink glasses of champagne, wine, rum, vodka and other spirits wishing each other good health, “Cheers", “Salud”, “À votre santé”, “Chin chin”, or “Prost”. But there was a point in our history when this ritual was actually a life or death situation.

History of toasting

Honey Bun exec Krystal Chong with white wine in hand during the launch party.

Wealth Magazine Business Access executive producers Garth Walker (left) and Leighton Davis raise a toast with Digicel’s Tshani Jaja.

Erroleen Anderson-Powell (left) and husband Phil Powell along with MaXBrown boutique owner Sophia MaxBrown during the Wealth Magazine Business Access launch.

Garrick Communications director Naomi Garrick smiles in-between sips of red wine.

There are a number of stories on the beginnings of this custom. One story suggests that toasting originated with the English custom of flavouring wine with a piece of browned and spiced toast. In 1709 Sir Richard Steels wrote of a lady

Back to Basics — A Toast to you

Tweet

At the recent launch of the Wealth Magazine Business Access TV series, as toasts were being raised to celebrate the event, Managing Director Leighton Davis suggested that I do some research on the origins of this custom that we practise. All over the world people clink glasses of champagne, wine, rum, vodka and other spirits wishing each other good health, “Cheers", “Salud”, “À votre santé”, “Chin chin”, or “Prost”. But there was a point in our history when this ritual was actually a life or death situation.

History of toasting

Honey Bun exec Krystal Chong with white wine in hand during the launch party.

Wealth Magazine Business Access executive producers Garth Walker (left) and Leighton Davis raise a toast with Digicel’s Tshani Jaja.

Erroleen Anderson-Powell (left) and husband Phil Powell along with MaXBrown boutique owner Sophia MaxBrown during the Wealth Magazine Business Access launch.

Garrick Communications director Naomi Garrick smiles in-between sips of red wine.

There are a number of stories on the beginnings of this custom. One story suggests that toasting originated with the English custom of flavouring wine with a piece of browned and spiced toast. In 1709 Sir Richard Steels wrote of a lady