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The Scotch Single Malt Whisky Bar
of Distinction
Personal Category
Introduction | Basic
Requirements | Services &
Certification
Introduction
The qualitative guidelines and requirements
for a personal bar that merits The Scotch Doc's "Scotch
Single Malt Bar of Distinction," is almost identical
to the commercial bar. The major exception is the total number
of malts that are required and the commercial advertising
website. Because the number and scope of the consumers of
the private home bar, small company or corporate bar is smaller,
the variety and depth of inventory required is less.
In addition to the variety and quality of beverages in the
bar inventory, the knowledge of the owner/host dispensing
these complex beverages, and relating to his/her guests, is
also important. It should be remembered that in most instances,
the Scotch single malt aficionado is an intellectual. The
objective of this individual is more than to simply satisfy
a thirst or to become inebriated. His objective is to investigate,
learn and appreciate the many unique characteristics and nuances
that are inherently a part of the character and pedigree of
the Scotch single malt. Indeed, not only is he an intellectual
but he is a gastronome of the highest order. He does not drink
the Scotch single malt. To the contrary, he experiences this
unique and ancient nectar with each sip being something akin
to an intimate experience.
The objectives of the individual(s) and/or companies who are
willing to expend the time and allocate the space and financial
resources to qualify for a Scotch Doc-certified "Scotch
Single Malt Bar of Distinction" are, indeed, special.
Such objectives may include:
- The availability of a "diverse
selection" of Scotch single malts for personal enjoyment.
- The basic innate desire to "have
the best" personal bar in the neighborhood.
- The ability to "impress"
clients and friends.
- The desire to "present an image
of distinction" and "exceptional taste."
Whatever the individual motives of the
proprietor of a Scotch Single Malt Bar of Distinction, more
than an "accumulation" of bottles of Scotch Single Malt Whisky is required. In fact, a random hoard of alcoholic
beverages is not only crude and crass, it is the first indication
of a host who is uneducated in the nuances of the alcoholic
beverage and lacks the skills of bar management and hosting.
It should be remembered that a large, "intelligently
selected collection" of Scotch single malts is not a
hoard. To the contrary, it is a smorgasbord and gastronomic
library of alcoholic beverages that are selected to represent
the broadest range of pedigrees of the most complex and culturally
entwined alcoholic spirit of all. With an investment of a
few hours of time and study, the other associated investments
will pay exceptionally higher dividends.
There are hundreds of Scotch single malts currently available
to the consumer. They are most commonly identified by the
distillery from which they come, their proof and by their
age. With the ever-increasing astuteness and interest level
of the connoisseur, however, knowledge of several other characteristics
of the single malt is required. The well-motivated bar owner
may, therefore, desire to be able to address questions pertaining
to the geographical location in which the Scotch single malt
was distilled and have a knowledge of the "types"
of casks in which the malt was matured. There may, also, be
an interest in being able to discuss the "size and shape"
of the "pot still" in which the malt was distilled.
Questions pertaining to the general flavor characteristics
that are imparted and influenced by the environment and geographical
region in which the Scotch single malt was distilled, and/or
matured, and other such questions may also be of interest.
A bar owner of a Scotch Doc certified "Scotch Single
Malt Bar of Distinction" is more than an individual who
can open a bottle, pour a measure of alcohol and mix a combination
of ingredients. He is able to host knowledge-based conversations
for friends and clients requesting such information. The bar
and proprietor that earns The Scotch Doc's certified "Scotch
Single Malt Bar of Distinction" provides his friends
and associates considerably more than a drink of whisky. He
provides them with an exciting and intellectual experience.
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