By: Vadim Rutenberg Victor Egorov Advanced English for Mechina 2010

Table of content Introduction Interesting facts Brief history Kinds of whisky Healthy drinking Bibliography

Introduction We chose to do this project about whisky, because this beverage is consumed by many but few truly know where it came from, how it produced and its variety.

Interesting facts There are more than 5000 types of Single Malt Whisky. A whisky stops maturing after it is bottled. After opening, a half-full bottle of whisky will remain good for five years. Whisky can be called Whisky only when it matured for a minimum of 3 years in oak casks. There is a dispute between the Irish and the Scotts, as to who were the first to make whisky.

A brief history 1494 First written record of whisky 1590 First recorded export of whisky to Ireland 1784 John Jameson started distilling in Dublin 1688 First duty on alcoholic strength of whisky

A brief history 1839 The Chivas dynasty founded 1886 Glenfiddich Distillery founded 1936 Ballantine’s is bought by Hiram Walker 1909 Johnnie Walker Red Label launched

Kinds of whiskey Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey Canadian Whisky American Whisky: Bourbon Tennessee

Healthy drinking A large shot of whisky can help protect against heart disease. Whisky and red wine helped to protect against coronary heart disease by raising the body's level of anti-oxidants.

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