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  • 1. MSPSeries - Week #3 -Whiskey or Whisky?Friday, 19 April, 13

2. Who isjustcocktails.org?Our Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 3. Who isjustcocktails.org?justcocktails.org works with hospitality business, hotels,bars, and clubs around the world, helping with:Our Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 4. Who isjustcocktails.org?justcocktails.org works with hospitality business, hotels,bars, and clubs around the world, helping with: Bartender & Service TrainingOur Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 5. Who isjustcocktails.org?justcocktails.org works with hospitality business, hotels,bars, and clubs around the world, helping with: Bartender & Service Training Management TrainingOur Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 6. Who isjustcocktails.org?justcocktails.org works with hospitality business, hotels,bars, and clubs around the world, helping with: Bartender & Service Training Management Training Analysis and ConsultationOur Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 7. Who isjustcocktails.org?justcocktails.org works with hospitality business, hotels,bars, and clubs around the world, helping with: Bartender & Service Training Management Training Analysis and Consultation EventsOur Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 8. Who isjustcocktails.org?justcocktails.org works with hospitality business, hotels,bars, and clubs around the world, helping with: Bartender & Service Training Management Training Analysis and Consultation EventsOur Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 9. Who isjustcocktails.org?justcocktails.org works with hospitality business, hotels,bars, and clubs around the world, helping with: Bartender & Service Training Management Training Analysis and Consultation EventsOur Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 10. Who isjustcocktails.org?justcocktails.org works with hospitality business, hotels,bars, and clubs around the world, helping with: Bartender & Service Training Management Training Analysis and Consultation EventsOur Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 11. Who isjustcocktails.org?justcocktails.org works with hospitality business, hotels,bars, and clubs around the world, helping with: Bartender & Service Training Management Training Analysis and Consultation EventsOur Mission - Dedicated to BETTER ImbibingFriday, 19 April, 13 12. Whiskey or Whisky?Friday, 19 April, 13 13. Whiskey or whiskyrefers to abroad category ofalcoholic beveragesthat are distilledfrom fermented grainmashand aged in woodencasks.1 whiskey, 2 whisky, 3 whiskee, oorFriday, 19 April, 13 14. Objectives Understand the origins of whiskey Describe the distillation process and regional differencesthat lead to different styles of whiskey Introduce the impact of whiskey on North Americanhistory. Compare and contrast several whiskey styles Explore the interaction of whiskey in cocktailsFriday, 19 April, 13 15. The Manhattan CocktailFriday, 19 April, 13 16. The Manhattan CocktailA popular history suggests that the drink originated at the Manhattan Club in New York City in theearly 1870s, where it was invented by Dr. Iain Marshall for a banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome (LadyRandolph Churchill, Winstons mother) in honor of presidential candidateSamuel J. Tilden. Thesuccess of the banquet made the drink fashionable, later prompting several people to request the drinkby referring to the name of the club where it originated"the Manhattan cocktail".[4][5] However,Lady Randolph was in France at the time and pregnant, so the story is likely a ction.[6]Friday, 19 April, 13 17. The Manhattan CocktailA popular history suggests that the drink originated at the Manhattan Club in New York City in theearly 1870s, where it was invented by Dr. Iain Marshall for a banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome (LadyRandolph Churchill, Winstons mother) in honor of presidential candidateSamuel J. Tilden. Thesuccess of the banquet made the drink fashionable, later prompting several people to request the drinkby referring to the name of the club where it originated"the Manhattan cocktail".[4][5] However,Lady Randolph was in France at the time and pregnant, so the story is likely a ction.[6]The original "Manhattan cocktail" was a mix of "American Whiskey, Italian Vermouth and Angosturabitters".[7][8] During prohibition(1920-1933) Canadian whisky was primarily used because it was whatwas available.[9]Friday, 19 April, 13 18. The Manhattan CocktailA popular history suggests that the drink originated at the Manhattan Club in New York City in theearly 1870s, where it was invented by Dr. Iain Marshall for a banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome (LadyRandolph Churchill, Winstons mother) in honor of presidential candidateSamuel J. Tilden. Thesuccess of the banquet made the drink fashionable, later prompting several people to request the drinkby referring to the name of the club where it originated"the Manhattan cocktail".[4][5] However,Lady Randolph was in France at the time and pregnant, so the story is likely a ction.[6]The original "Manhattan cocktail" was a mix of "American Whiskey, Italian Vermouth and Angosturabitters".[7][8] During prohibition(1920-1933) Canadian whisky was primarily used because it was whatwas available.[9]However, there are prior references to various similar cocktail recipes called "Manhattan" and served inthe Manhattan area.[5] By one account it was invented in the 1860s by a bartender named Black at a baron Broadway near Houston Street.[10]Friday, 19 April, 13 19. The Manhattan CocktailA popular history suggests that the drink originated at the Manhattan Club in New York City in theearly 1870s, where it was invented by Dr. Iain Marshall for a banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome (LadyRandolph Churchill, Winstons mother) in honor of presidential candidateSamuel J. Tilden. Thesuccess of the banquet made the drink fashionable, later prompting several people to request the drinkby referring to the name of the club where it originated"the Manhattan cocktail".[4][5] However,Lady Randolph was in France at the time and pregnant, so the story is likely a ction.[6]The original "Manhattan cocktail" was a mix of "American Whiskey, Italian Vermouth and Angosturabitters".[7][8] During prohibition(1920-1933) Canadian whisky was primarily used because it was whatwas available.[9]However, there are prior references to various similar cocktail recipes called "Manhattan" and served inthe Manhattan area.[5] By one account it was invented in the 1860s by a bartender named Black at a baron Broadway near Houston Street.[10]An early record of the cocktail can be found in William Schmidts "The Flowing Bowl", published in1891. In it, he details a drink containing 2 dashes of gum, 2 dashes of bitters, 1 dash of absinthe, 2/3portion of whiskey and 1/3 portion of vermouth.Friday, 19 April, 13 20. The Manhattan CocktailA popular history suggests that the drink originated at the Manhattan Club in New York City in theearly 1870s, where it was invented by Dr. Iain Marshall for a banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome (LadyRandolph Churchill, Winstons mother) in honor of presidential candidateSamuel J. Tilden. Thesuccess of the banquet made the drink fashionable, later prompting several people to request the drinkby referring to the name of the club where it originated"the Manhattan cocktail".[4][5] However,Lady Randolph was in France at the time and pregnant, so the story is likely a ction.[6]The original "Manhattan cocktail" was a mix of "American Whiskey, Italian Vermouth and Angosturabitters".[7][8] During prohibition(1920-1933) Canadian whisky was primarily used because it was whatwas available.[9]However, there are prior references to various similar cocktail recipes called "Manhattan" and served inthe Manhattan area.[5] By one account it was invented in the 1860s by a bartender named Black at a baron Broadway near Houston Street.[10]An early record of the cocktail can be found in William Schmidts "The Flowing Bowl", published in1891. In it, he details a drink containing 2 dashes of gum, 2 dashes of bitters, 1 dash of absinthe, 2/3portion of whiskey and 1/3 portion of vermouth.The same cocktail appears listed as a "Tennessee Cocktail" in Shake em Up! by V. Elliott and P. Strong,copyright 1930 (p.39): "Two parts of whiskey, one part of Italian Vermouth and a dash of bitters pouredover ice and stirred vigorously."Friday, 19 April, 13 21. a brief history...Friday, 19 April, 13 22. WATER OF LIFEFriday, 19 April, 13 23. WATER OF LIFE Distilling was used by Phoenician sailors, Babylonianalchemists, and others in the production of potions,perfumes, and medicines before recorded history and pre-civilizationFriday, 19 April, 13 24. WATER OF LIFE Distilling was used by Phoenician sailors, Babylonianalchemists, and others in the production of potions,perfumes, and medicines before recorded history and pre-civilization Distilling a mix of grain, water, yeast produces whiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 25. WATER OF LIFE Distilling was used by Phoenician sailors, Babylonianalchemists, and others in the production of potions,perfumes, and medicines before recorded history and pre-civilization Distilling a mix of grain, water, yeast produces whiskey Uisge bethea, iskie bae, aquae vitae literally mean:Friday, 19 April, 13 26. WATER OF LIFE Distilling was used by Phoenician sailors, Babylonianalchemists, and others in the production of potions,perfumes, and medicines before recorded history and pre-civilization Distilling a mix of grain, water, yeast produces whiskey Uisge bethea, iskie bae, aquae vitae literally mean: Water of Life or usquebaugh which became usky..whisky in Scottish English or whiskey in Irish orAmerican EnglishFriday, 19 April, 13 27. Origins in Western CivilizationFriday, 19 April, 13 28. Origins in Western Civilization Distilling brought to Europe by MoorsFriday, 19 April, 13 29. Origins in Western Civilization Distilling brought to Europe by Moors Monks who couldnt grow grapes, but could distill beer made from barley (Friar JohnCor, 1495)Friday, 19 April, 13 30. Origins in Western Civilization Distilling brought to Europe by Moors Monks who couldnt grow grapes, but could distill beer made from barley (Friar JohnCor, 1495) Aqua Vitae was introduced by wise doctors for medicinal purposes in Scotland(probably Presbyterians)Friday, 19 April, 13 31. Origins in Western Civilization Distilling brought to Europe by Moors Monks who couldnt grow grapes, but could distill beer made from barley (Friar JohnCor, 1495) Aqua Vitae was introduced by wise doctors for medicinal purposes in Scotland(probably Presbyterians) In 1506 the town of Dundee purchased a large amount of whiskey from the Guildof Surgeon BarbersFriday, 19 April, 13 32. Origins in Western Civilization Distilling brought to Europe by Moors Monks who couldnt grow grapes, but could distill beer made from barley (Friar JohnCor, 1495) Aqua Vitae was introduced by wise doctors for medicinal purposes in Scotland(probably Presbyterians) In 1506 the town of Dundee purchased a large amount of whiskey from the Guildof Surgeon Barbers When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, distilling moved from the monks to themassesFriday, 19 April, 13 33. Origins in Western Civilization Distilling brought to Europe by Moors Monks who couldnt grow grapes, but could distill beer made from barley (Friar JohnCor, 1495) Aqua Vitae was introduced by wise doctors for medicinal purposes in Scotland(probably Presbyterians) In 1506 the town of Dundee purchased a large amount of whiskey from the Guildof Surgeon Barbers When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, distilling moved from the monks to themasses 1608 government gets involved, Old Bushmills is the 1st licensed distillery in IrelandFriday, 19 April, 13 34. Origins in Western Civilization Distilling brought to Europe by Moors Monks who couldnt grow grapes, but could distill beer made from barley (Friar JohnCor, 1495) Aqua Vitae was introduced by wise doctors for medicinal purposes in Scotland(probably Presbyterians) In 1506 the town of Dundee purchased a large amount of whiskey from the Guildof Surgeon Barbers When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, distilling moved from the monks to themasses 1608 government gets involved, Old Bushmills is the 1st licensed distillery in Ireland 1725 English Malt Tax drove production underground. Unlicensed stills wereoperated by the light of the moon, or Moon-ShineFriday, 19 April, 13 35. Whiskey in AmericaFriday, 19 April, 13 36. Whiskey in America Scotch Irish immigrants brought beer and distilling techniques toAmericaFriday, 19 April, 13 37. Whiskey in America Scotch Irish immigrants brought beer and distilling techniques toAmerica Recipes adapted to indigenous grains: corn, wheat, ryeFriday, 19 April, 13 38. Whiskey in America Scotch Irish immigrants brought beer and distilling techniques toAmerica Recipes adapted to indigenous grains: corn, wheat, rye 1753 John Shenk, Mennonite farmer starts distillery in Schaefferstown,PA creating rye whiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 39. Whiskey in America Scotch Irish immigrants brought beer and distilling techniques toAmerica Recipes adapted to indigenous grains: corn, wheat, rye 1753 John Shenk, Mennonite farmer starts distillery in Schaefferstown,PA creating rye whiskey As settlers moved west, corn became the grain usedFriday, 19 April, 13 40. Whiskey in America Scotch Irish immigrants brought beer and distilling techniques toAmerica Recipes adapted to indigenous grains: corn, wheat, rye 1753 John Shenk, Mennonite farmer starts distillery in Schaefferstown,PA creating rye whiskey As settlers moved west, corn became the grain used Bourbon County, Kentucky became the center of corn based whiskeyproductionFriday, 19 April, 13 41. WHISKEY AND POLITICSFriday, 19 April, 13 42. WHISKEY AND POLITICS George Washington was the largest distiller in America in his retirementFriday, 19 April, 13 43. WHISKEY AND POLITICS George Washington was the largest distiller in America in his retirement President Washington led troops in the field during the suppression of the WhiskeyRebellion in western Pennsylvania in 1794.Friday, 19 April, 13 44. WHISKEY AND POLITICS George Washington was the largest distiller in America in his retirement President Washington led troops in the field during the suppression of the WhiskeyRebellion in western Pennsylvania in 1794. Jefferson as Governor of Virginia offered 60 acres to any settler who would move to thebourbon region, grow corn, and erect a semi-permanent structureFriday, 19 April, 13 45. WHISKEY AND POLITICS George Washington was the largest distiller in America in his retirement President Washington led troops in the field during the suppression of the WhiskeyRebellion in western Pennsylvania in 1794. Jefferson as Governor of Virginia offered 60 acres to any settler who would move to thebourbon region, grow corn, and erect a semi-permanent structure Abe Lincolns father worked at a distillery owned by the Boone family. He later owned severaldry goods which sold whiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 46. WHISKEY AND POLITICS George Washington was the largest distiller in America in his retirement President Washington led troops in the field during the suppression of the WhiskeyRebellion in western Pennsylvania in 1794. Jefferson as Governor of Virginia offered 60 acres to any settler who would move to thebourbon region, grow corn, and erect a semi-permanent structure Abe Lincolns father worked at a distillery owned by the Boone family. He later owned severaldry goods which sold whiskey Lincoln, defending the selection of Grant to lead the Union army asked which whiskey is itthat General Grant prefers? I would like to send some to my other generals! (Grant preferredOld Crow!)Friday, 19 April, 13 47. WHISKEY AND POLITICS George Washington was the largest distiller in America in his retirement President Washington led troops in the field during the suppression of the WhiskeyRebellion in western Pennsylvania in 1794. Jefferson as Governor of Virginia offered 60 acres to any settler who would move to thebourbon region, grow corn, and erect a semi-permanent structure Abe Lincolns father worked at a distillery owned by the Boone family. He later owned severaldry goods which sold whiskey Lincoln, defending the selection of Grant to lead the Union army asked which whiskey is itthat General Grant prefers? I would like to send some to my other generals! (Grant preferredOld Crow!) 18th Amendment (1919) prohibiting manufacture, sale or transportation of liquor was led bywomen before women could vote (1920). Repeal (1933) was led by a republican woman whodespised hypocrisy more than alcohol and wanted to tax it! The law was signed by FDR.Friday, 19 April, 13 48. WHISKEY AND POLITICS George Washington was the largest distiller in America in his retirement President Washington led troops in the field during the suppression of the WhiskeyRebellion in western Pennsylvania in 1794. Jefferson as Governor of Virginia offered 60 acres to any settler who would move to thebourbon region, grow corn, and erect a semi-permanent structure Abe Lincolns father worked at a distillery owned by the Boone family. He later owned severaldry goods which sold whiskey Lincoln, defending the selection of Grant to lead the Union army asked which whiskey is itthat General Grant prefers? I would like to send some to my other generals! (Grant preferredOld Crow!) 18th Amendment (1919) prohibiting manufacture, sale or transportation of liquor was led bywomen before women could vote (1920). Repeal (1933) was led by a republican woman whodespised hypocrisy more than alcohol and wanted to tax it! The law was signed by FDR. FDR drank Old Fashioneds every night, even during prohibition. Truman was drinking abourbon when told he was replacing FDRFriday, 19 April, 13 49. WHISKEY AND POLITICS George Washington was the largest distiller in America in his retirement President Washington led troops in the field during the suppression of the WhiskeyRebellion in western Pennsylvania in 1794. Jefferson as Governor of Virginia offered 60 acres to any settler who would move to thebourbon region, grow corn, and erect a semi-permanent structure Abe Lincolns father worked at a distillery owned by the Boone family. He later owned severaldry goods which sold whiskey Lincoln, defending the selection of Grant to lead the Union army asked which whiskey is itthat General Grant prefers? I would like to send some to my other generals! (Grant preferredOld Crow!) 18th Amendment (1919) prohibiting manufacture, sale or transportation of liquor was led bywomen before women could vote (1920). Repeal (1933) was led by a republican woman whodespised hypocrisy more than alcohol and wanted to tax it! The law was signed by FDR. FDR drank Old Fashioneds every night, even during prohibition. Truman was drinking abourbon when told he was replacing FDR Appreciation of scotch appears to be non-partisan: both LBJ and Nixon preferred scotch andsodaFriday, 19 April, 13 50. Whiskey RebellionFriday, 19 April, 13 51. Whiskey Rebellion 1st Secretary of Treasury, Hamilton was looking forway to retire the 65 million debt from the revolutionFriday, 19 April, 13 52. Whiskey Rebellion 1st Secretary of Treasury, Hamilton was looking forway to retire the 65 million debt from the revolution Seen as unfairly taxing small distillers who refused topay the excise tax. Tarred and feathered thegovernment ofcials who came to collect.Friday, 19 April, 13 53. Whiskey Rebellion 1st Secretary of Treasury, Hamilton was looking forway to retire the 65 million debt from the revolution Seen as unfairly taxing small distillers who refused topay the excise tax. Tarred and feathered thegovernment ofcials who came to collect. Administration in Philadelphia raised a 13,000 manarmy from NJ, PA, MD, VA to suppress the resistanceFriday, 19 April, 13 54. Whiskey Rebellion 1st Secretary of Treasury, Hamilton was looking forway to retire the 65 million debt from the revolution Seen as unfairly taxing small distillers who refused topay the excise tax. Tarred and feathered thegovernment ofcials who came to collect. Administration in Philadelphia raised a 13,000 manarmy from NJ, PA, MD, VA to suppress the resistance 2 civilians killed (Myerstown, Middlesex) as troopsmarched across PAFriday, 19 April, 13 55. Whiskey Rebellion 1st Secretary of Treasury, Hamilton was looking forway to retire the 65 million debt from the revolution Seen as unfairly taxing small distillers who refused topay the excise tax. Tarred and feathered thegovernment ofcials who came to collect. Administration in Philadelphia raised a 13,000 manarmy from NJ, PA, MD, VA to suppress the resistance 2 civilians killed (Myerstown, Middlesex) as troopsmarched across PA Washington reviewed the troops in CarlisleFriday, 19 April, 13 56. Whiskey Rebellion 1st Secretary of Treasury, Hamilton was looking forway to retire the 65 million debt from the revolution Seen as unfairly taxing small distillers who refused topay the excise tax. Tarred and feathered thegovernment ofcials who came to collect. Administration in Philadelphia raised a 13,000 manarmy from NJ, PA, MD, VA to suppress the resistance 2 civilians killed (Myerstown, Middlesex) as troopsmarched across PA Washington reviewed the troops in Carlisle Pamphleteer, preacher and political reformer HermanHusband raised a liberty pole in Somerset proclaimingLiberty and No Excise. He was tried, sentenced todeath, released from prison but died on his way home.Friday, 19 April, 13 57. Whiskey Rebellion 1st Secretary of Treasury, Hamilton was looking forway to retire the 65 million debt from the revolution Seen as unfairly taxing small distillers who refused topay the excise tax. Tarred and feathered thegovernment ofcials who came to collect. Administration in Philadelphia raised a 13,000 manarmy from NJ, PA, MD, VA to suppress the resistance 2 civilians killed (Myerstown, Middlesex) as troopsmarched across PA Washington reviewed the troops in Carlisle Pamphleteer, preacher and political reformer HermanHusband raised a liberty pole in Somerset proclaimingLiberty and No Excise. He was tried, sentenced todeath, released from prison but died on his way home. Whiskey tax repealed when Jeffersons Republicansdefeated Hamiltons Federalists in 1800Friday, 19 April, 13 58. Flavors and ScentsFriday, 19 April, 13 59. Flavors and Scents Esters fruit/owers, toffee, honeyFriday, 19 April, 13 60. Flavors and Scents Esters fruit/owers, toffee, honey Aldehydes hay, grass, leather, cerealFriday, 19 April, 13 61. Flavors and Scents Esters fruit/owers, toffee, honey Aldehydes hay, grass, leather, cereal Phenols peaty, smoky, medicinalFriday, 19 April, 13 62. Flavors and Scents Esters fruit/owers, toffee, honey Aldehydes hay, grass, leather, cereal Phenols peaty, smoky, medicinal Carbonyls sulfurFriday, 19 April, 13 63. Flavors and Scents Esters fruit/owers, toffee, honey Aldehydes hay, grass, leather, cereal Phenols peaty, smoky, medicinal Carbonyls sulfur Guiacols smokyFriday, 19 April, 13 64. Flavors and Scents Esters fruit/owers, toffee, honey Aldehydes hay, grass, leather, cereal Phenols peaty, smoky, medicinal Carbonyls sulfur Guiacols smoky Other oils piney, resin, butter, nuttyFriday, 19 April, 13 65. Major Whiskey RegionsScotlandIrelandKentuckyTennesseeFriday, 19 April, 13 66. Tasting Factors Whiskey, water and humility Colour Nose Flavour (Palate) FinishFriday, 19 April, 13 67. Smell is 1000 times more sensitive and picks upto 30 distinct smells Tongue picks up sour, sweet, salty, bitter Palate can detect avours and establishes thenishFriday, 19 April, 13 68. Friday, 19 April, 13 69. Tasting NotesFriday, 19 April, 13 70. How to TasteScotch Malt Whisky Society: put some in a glass, swirl it,stick your snout in the hole and sniff Look: colour hints of complexity, more color generally equalsmore complex avour Sniff: 80% of taste is driven by smell (30 primary smells) Taste: get to back of tongue, front is more affected by sting ofalcohol (4 primary tastes) Kentucky Chew: move around the mouth expose the entirepalateFriday, 19 April, 13 71. Tasting NotesColour:Nose:Flavour:Finish:Friday, 19 April, 13 72. Whiskey making process...Friday, 19 April, 13 73. Farm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 74. Whiskeys can be madefrom a variety of cerealsdepending on their typesand waterThese cereals are Barley Corn Rye WheatFarm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 75. Whiskeys can be madefrom a variety of cerealsdepending on their typesand waterThese cereals are Barley Corn Rye WheatFarm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 76. Whiskeys can be madefrom a variety of cerealsdepending on their typesand waterThese cereals are Barley Corn Rye WheatFarm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 77. Whiskeys can be madefrom a variety of cerealsdepending on their typesand waterThese cereals are Barley Corn Rye WheatFarm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 78. Whiskeys can be madefrom a variety of cerealsdepending on their typesand waterThese cereals are Barley Corn Rye WheatFarm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 79. Whiskeys can be madefrom a variety of cerealsdepending on their typesand waterThese cereals are Barley Corn Rye WheatFarm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 80. Whiskeys can be madefrom a variety of cerealsdepending on their typesand waterThese cereals are Barley Corn Rye WheatFarm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 81. Whiskeys can be madefrom a variety of cerealsdepending on their typesand waterThese cereals are Barley Corn Rye WheatFarm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 82. Whiskeys can be madefrom a variety of cerealsdepending on their typesand waterThese cereals are Barley Corn Rye WheatFarm rstFriday, 19 April, 13 83. MALTING:The process which converts cereal to MALT.Malting is a process applied to cereal grains, in which thegrains are made to germinate by soaking in water[1] andare then quickly halted from germinating further bydrying/heating with hot air. Thus, malting is a combinationof two processes: the sprouting process and the kiln-dryingprocess.The Process #1Friday, 19 April, 13 84. MALTING:The process which converts cereal to MALT.Malting is a process applied to cereal grains, in which thegrains are made to germinate by soaking in water[1] andare then quickly halted from germinating further bydrying/heating with hot air. Thus, malting is a combinationof two processes: the sprouting process and the kiln-dryingprocess.The Process #1Friday, 19 April, 13 85. The Process #2MASHING:Which produces WORT (sugar solution) fromground or crushed MALT.Mashing is the process of combining a mix of milled grain(typically malted barley with supplementary grains such ascorn, sorghum, rye or wheat), known as the "grain bill", andwater, known as "liquor", and heating this mixture. Mashingallows the enzymes in the malt to break down the starch inthe grain into sugars, typically maltose to create a maltyliquid called wort.Friday, 19 April, 13 86. The Process #2MASHING:Which produces WORT (sugar solution) fromground or crushed MALT.Mashing is the process of combining a mix of milled grain(typically malted barley with supplementary grains such ascorn, sorghum, rye or wheat), known as the "grain bill", andwater, known as "liquor", and heating this mixture. Mashingallows the enzymes in the malt to break down the starch inthe grain into sugars, typically maltose to create a maltyliquid called wort.Friday, 19 April, 13 87. The Process #3FERMENTATION:A process that produces WASH (a weak, crude, impure spirit)consequent upon the introduction of YEAST in the WORT.Fermentation is the chemical conversion of sugars into ethanol.Friday, 19 April, 13 88. The Process #3FERMENTATION:A process that produces WASH (a weak, crude, impure spirit)consequent upon the introduction of YEAST in the WORT.Fermentation is the chemical conversion of sugars into ethanol.Friday, 19 April, 13 89. The Process #4DISTILLATION:The process that strengthens and purifies the spiritcontained in the WASH and also separates the solidscontained in the spirituous liquor.Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in theirvolatilities in a boiling liquid mixture. Distillation is a unit operation, or aphysical separation process, and not a chemical reaction.Friday, 19 April, 13 90. The Process #4DISTILLATION:The process that strengthens and purifies the spiritcontained in the WASH and also separates the solidscontained in the spirituous liquor.Distillation is a method of separating mixtures based on differences in theirvolatilities in a boiling liquid mixture. Distillation is a unit operation, or aphysical separation process, and not a chemical reaction.Friday, 19 April, 13 91. MATURATION:The process that transforms the raw SPIRIT into WHISKEY or WHISKY.When a wine or whiskey/whisky ages in a barrel, small amounts of oxygen are introduced as thebarrel lets some air in (compare to microoxygenation where oxygen is deliberately added).Oxygen enters a barrel when water or alcohol is lost due to evaporation, a portion known as the"angels share". In an environment with 100% relative humidity, very little water evaporates and somost of the loss is alcoholThe Process #5Friday, 19 April, 13 92. MATURATION:The process that transforms the raw SPIRIT into WHISKEY or WHISKY.When a wine or whiskey/whisky ages in a barrel, small amounts of oxygen are introduced as thebarrel lets some air in (compare to microoxygenation where oxygen is deliberately added).Oxygen enters a barrel when water or alcohol is lost due to evaporation, a portion known as the"angels share". In an environment with 100% relative humidity, very little water evaporates and somost of the loss is alcoholThe Process #5Friday, 19 April, 13 93. BOTTLING:After the period of maturation the spiritis bottled to be sold.The Process #6Friday, 19 April, 13 94. BOTTLING:After the period of maturation the spiritis bottled to be sold.The Process #6Friday, 19 April, 13 95. Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyTypes of WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 96. Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyTypes of WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 97. Scotch WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 98. Scotch Whisky Must be distilled at a Scottish distillery from water and maltedbarley, to which only other whole grains may be added, havebeen processed at that distillery into a mash, and fermented onlyby the addition of yeast.Friday, 19 April, 13 99. Scotch Whisky Must be distilled at a Scottish distillery from water and maltedbarley, to which only other whole grains may be added, havebeen processed at that distillery into a mash, and fermented onlyby the addition of yeast. Must be matured in Scotland in oak casks for not less than threeyears.Friday, 19 April, 13 100. Scotch Whisky Must be distilled at a Scottish distillery from water and maltedbarley, to which only other whole grains may be added, havebeen processed at that distillery into a mash, and fermented onlyby the addition of yeast. Must be matured in Scotland in oak casks for not less than threeyears. Must not contain any added substance other than water andcaramel colour.Friday, 19 April, 13 101. Scotch Whisky Must be distilled at a Scottish distillery from water and maltedbarley, to which only other whole grains may be added, havebeen processed at that distillery into a mash, and fermented onlyby the addition of yeast. Must be matured in Scotland in oak casks for not less than threeyears. Must not contain any added substance other than water andcaramel colour.Peat Moss and other ingredients are used to dry the MALT, givingit a distinguishable smokey flavour.Friday, 19 April, 13 102. Types of ScotchFriday, 19 April, 13 103. Types of ScotchSingle Malt WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 104. Types of ScotchSingle Malt WhiskyIt is a malt whisky from onemalt batch or distillery.Friday, 19 April, 13 105. Types of ScotchSingle Malt WhiskyIt is a malt whisky from onemalt batch or distillery.(Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie,The Macallan, Balvenie,Glenlivet, Highland Park,Lagavulin, Laphroaig)Friday, 19 April, 13 106. Friday, 19 April, 13 107. Blended Scotch WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 108. Blended Scotch WhiskyIt is a mixture of maltand grain whiskys.Friday, 19 April, 13 109. Blended Scotch WhiskyIt is a mixture of maltand grain whiskys.(Johnnie Walker, CuttySark, Famous Grouse,Chivas Regal)Friday, 19 April, 13 110. Irish WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 111. Irish WhiskeyMade in Ireland.Friday, 19 April, 13 112. Irish WhiskeyMade in Ireland.The grains used in making of Irishwhiskey are barley, rye and corn.Friday, 19 April, 13 113. Irish WhiskeyMade in Ireland.The grains used in making of Irishwhiskey are barley, rye and corn.Irish whiskey has to be distilled thriceand matured for at least three years.No peat fire is used to dry the maltFriday, 19 April, 13 114. American WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 115. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleAmerican WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 116. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleThese Whiskeys must be made in theBourbon CountyAmerican WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 117. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleThese Whiskeys must be made in theBourbon CountyMade not less than 51% corn withmalted barley.American WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 118. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleThese Whiskeys must be made in theBourbon CountyMade not less than 51% corn withmalted barley.Rye is also usedAmerican WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 119. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleThese Whiskeys must be made in theBourbon CountyMade not less than 51% corn withmalted barley.Rye is also usedBarrels used are charred / toastedand made of American oakAmerican WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 120. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleThese Whiskeys must be made in theBourbon CountyMade not less than 51% corn withmalted barley.Rye is also usedBarrels used are charred / toastedand made of American oakEg Wild Turkey, Makers Mark andJim BeamAmerican WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 121. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleThese Whiskeys must be made in theBourbon CountyMade not less than 51% corn withmalted barley.Rye is also usedBarrels used are charred / toastedand made of American oakEg Wild Turkey, Makers Mark andJim BeamWhiskeys are all produced forma Sour Mash. (some bourbonstoo)American WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 122. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleThese Whiskeys must be made in theBourbon CountyMade not less than 51% corn withmalted barley.Rye is also usedBarrels used are charred / toastedand made of American oakEg Wild Turkey, Makers Mark andJim BeamWhiskeys are all produced forma Sour Mash. (some bourbonstoo)Produces some of the worldsrichest and smoothest whiskies.American WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 123. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleThese Whiskeys must be made in theBourbon CountyMade not less than 51% corn withmalted barley.Rye is also usedBarrels used are charred / toastedand made of American oakEg Wild Turkey, Makers Mark andJim BeamWhiskeys are all produced forma Sour Mash. (some bourbonstoo)Produces some of the worldsrichest and smoothest whiskies.Charred in oak casks and thenfiltered through a mass of charcoalAmerican WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 124. Kentucky (Bourbon) Tennessee StyleThese Whiskeys must be made in theBourbon CountyMade not less than 51% corn withmalted barley.Rye is also usedBarrels used are charred / toastedand made of American oakEg Wild Turkey, Makers Mark andJim BeamWhiskeys are all produced forma Sour Mash. (some bourbonstoo)Produces some of the worldsrichest and smoothest whiskies.Charred in oak casks and thenfiltered through a mass of charcoalEg- Jack Daniels no 7American WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 125. BOURBON 101Friday, 19 April, 13 126. BOURBONBOURBON D e f i n i t i o n L a w D i s t i l l a t i o n L o c a l i z a t i o n A g i n g M a s h B i l lFriday, 19 April, 13 127. BOURBONWHAT IS BOURBON? A m e r i c a n W h i s k e y M a i n l y C o r n A g e d i n o a kFriday, 19 April, 13 128. LEGAL DEFINITIONFriday, 19 April, 13 129. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITIONFriday, 19 April, 13 130. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c tFriday, 19 April, 13 131. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r nFriday, 19 April, 13 132. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r n A g e d - a t l e a s t b r i e f l y - i n n e w A m e r i c a n o a kFriday, 19 April, 13 133. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r n A g e d - a t l e a s t b r i e f l y - i n n e w A m e r i c a n o a k D i s t i l l e d t o n o m o r e t h a n 1 6 0 p r o o fFriday, 19 April, 13 134. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r n A g e d - a t l e a s t b r i e f l y - i n n e w A m e r i c a n o a k D i s t i l l e d t o n o m o r e t h a n 1 6 0 p r o o f I n t r o d u c e d t o o a k a t n o m o r e t h a n 1 2 5 p r o o fFriday, 19 April, 13 135. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r n A g e d - a t l e a s t b r i e f l y - i n n e w A m e r i c a n o a k D i s t i l l e d t o n o m o r e t h a n 1 6 0 p r o o f I n t r o d u c e d t o o a k a t n o m o r e t h a n 1 2 5 p r o o f B o t t l e d a t n o l e s s t h a n 8 0 p r o o fFriday, 19 April, 13 136. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r n A g e d - a t l e a s t b r i e f l y - i n n e w A m e r i c a n o a k D i s t i l l e d t o n o m o r e t h a n 1 6 0 p r o o f I n t r o d u c e d t o o a k a t n o m o r e t h a n 1 2 5 p r o o f B o t t l e d a t n o l e s s t h a n 8 0 p r o o fAGING & LABELINGFriday, 19 April, 13 137. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r n A g e d - a t l e a s t b r i e f l y - i n n e w A m e r i c a n o a k D i s t i l l e d t o n o m o r e t h a n 1 6 0 p r o o f I n t r o d u c e d t o o a k a t n o m o r e t h a n 1 2 5 p r o o f B o t t l e d a t n o l e s s t h a n 8 0 p r o o fAGING & LABELING B o u r b o n m e e t i n g t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d a g e d 2 y e a r s , m a y b e c a l l e d S T R A I G H T b o u r b o nFriday, 19 April, 13 138. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r n A g e d - a t l e a s t b r i e f l y - i n n e w A m e r i c a n o a k D i s t i l l e d t o n o m o r e t h a n 1 6 0 p r o o f I n t r o d u c e d t o o a k a t n o m o r e t h a n 1 2 5 p r o o f B o t t l e d a t n o l e s s t h a n 8 0 p r o o fAGING & LABELING B o u r b o n m e e t i n g t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d a g e d 2 y e a r s , m a y b e c a l l e d S T R A I G H T b o u r b o n B o u r b o n l a b e l e d S t r a i g h t m u s t l a b e l i t s a g e i f l e s s t h a n 4 y e a r sFriday, 19 April, 13 139. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r n A g e d - a t l e a s t b r i e f l y - i n n e w A m e r i c a n o a k D i s t i l l e d t o n o m o r e t h a n 1 6 0 p r o o f I n t r o d u c e d t o o a k a t n o m o r e t h a n 1 2 5 p r o o f B o t t l e d a t n o l e s s t h a n 8 0 p r o o fAGING & LABELING B o u r b o n m e e t i n g t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d a g e d 2 y e a r s , m a y b e c a l l e d S T R A I G H T b o u r b o n B o u r b o n l a b e l e d S t r a i g h t m u s t l a b e l i t s a g e i f l e s s t h a n 4 y e a r s L a b e l e d a g e m u s t b e t h e y o u n g e s t b o u r b o n i n t h e m i xFriday, 19 April, 13 140. LEGAL DEFINITIONLEGAL DEFINITION M u s t b e a U S p r o d u c t M u s t b e 5 1 % + c o r n A g e d - a t l e a s t b r i e f l y - i n n e w A m e r i c a n o a k D i s t i l l e d t o n o m o r e t h a n 1 6 0 p r o o f I n t r o d u c e d t o o a k a t n o m o r e t h a n 1 2 5 p r o o f B o t t l e d a t n o l e s s t h a n 8 0 p r o o fAGING & LABELING B o u r b o n m e e t i n g t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d a g e d 2 y e a r s , m a y b e c a l l e d S T R A I G H T b o u r b o n B o u r b o n l a b e l e d S t r a i g h t m u s t l a b e l i t s a g e i f l e s s t h a n 4 y e a r s L a b e l e d a g e m u s t b e t h e y o u n g e s t b o u r b o n i n t h e m i x B l e n d e d b o u r b o n s m a y h a v e a r t i f i c i a l c o l o r i n g & f l a v o r s Friday, 19 April, 13 141. INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVEFriday, 19 April, 13 142. INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVEINTERNATIONAL WHISKEYA l l b o u r b o n i s w h i s k e yN o t a l l w h i s k e y i s b o u r b o nFriday, 19 April, 13 143. LOCALIZATION / HISTORYFriday, 19 April, 13 144. LOCALIZATION / HISTORYBourbon gets its name from Bourbon County, KYFriday, 19 April, 13 145. LOCALIZATION / HISTORYBourbon gets its name from Bourbon County, KYHowever, no Bourbon is currently made in Bourbon County, due to the redrawing of county lines over timeFriday, 19 April, 13 146. LOCALIZATION / HISTORYBourbon gets its name from Bourbon County, KYHowever, no Bourbon is currently made in Bourbon County, due to the redrawing of county lines over timeIn 1964, Congress recognized BourbonFriday, 19 April, 13 147. LOCALIZATION / HISTORYBourbon gets its name from Bourbon County, KYHowever, no Bourbon is currently made in Bourbon County, due to the redrawing of county lines over timeIn 1964, Congress recognized Bourbonas a distinct cultural productFriday, 19 April, 13 148. AGINGFriday, 19 April, 13 149. AGINGAll American Whiskey is aged in charred new American oak.Can be aged for a short period of time (Hudson Whiskeys) or a longer period (Pappy Van Winkle 23 year)Oak barrels are often resold to Tequila, Rum or Scotch whisky makers.Friday, 19 April, 13 150. MASH BILLFriday, 19 April, 13 151. MASH BILLMash bill is a top secret for master distillers.Friday, 19 April, 13 152. MASH BILLMash bill is a top secret for master distillers.Generally, most bourbons are about 60-70% cornFriday, 19 April, 13 153. MASH BILLMash bill is a top secret for master distillers.Generally, most bourbons are about 60-70% cornRye Whiskeys must be 51%+ RyeFriday, 19 April, 13 154. MASH BILLMash bill is a top secret for master distillers.Generally, most bourbons are about 60-70% cornRye Whiskeys must be 51%+ RyeCorn Whiskeys must be 80%+ CornFriday, 19 April, 13 155. MASH BILLMash bill is a top secret for master distillers.Generally, most bourbons are about 60-70% cornRye Whiskeys must be 51%+ RyeCorn Whiskeys must be 80%+ CornRemaining grains can be anything elseFriday, 19 April, 13 156. Canadian WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 157. Made in CanadaCanadian WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 158. Made in CanadaMade from blends of different grainsCanadian WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 159. Made in CanadaMade from blends of different grainsRye, Corn and Malted BarleyCanadian WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 160. Made in CanadaMade from blends of different grainsRye, Corn and Malted BarleyThey have a reputation of being the lightest ofall classic whiskies.Canadian WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 161. Made in CanadaMade from blends of different grainsRye, Corn and Malted BarleyThey have a reputation of being the lightest ofall classic whiskies.Famous Brands Canadian Club and CrownRoyalCanadian WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 162. Indian WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 163. Made in IndiaIndian WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 164. Made in India Made from variousdistilled spirits frompredominantly molassesbut nowadays barleymalt is also used.Indian WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 165. Made in India Made from variousdistilled spirits frompredominantly molassesbut nowadays barleymalt is also used. Some of the famousIndian whiskies are :Royal Challenge,Bagpiper, AntiquityIndian WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 166. Japanese WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 167. Made in JapanJapanese WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 168. Made in JapanJapanese - Whisky production in Japanbegan around 1870, but the first commercialproduction was in 1924 upon the opening of thecountrys first distillery, Yamazaki. Broadlyspeaking the style of Japanese whisky is moresimilar to that of Scotch whisky than Irishwhiskey, and thus the spelling typically followsthe Scottish convention (omitting the letter "e")Japanese WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 169. What do we serve??Friday, 19 April, 13 170. What do we serve?? Scotch WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 171. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 172. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 173. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 174. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 175. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 176. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 177. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 178. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 179. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 180. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 181. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 182. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 183. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 184. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 185. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 186. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 187. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 188. What do we serve?? Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey American WhiskeyCanadian Whiskey Indian Whisky Japanese WhiskyFriday, 19 April, 13 189. Service of WhiskeyFriday, 19 April, 13 190. Small or Large Rocks Glass?Neat or Rocks?Press?Mixer?Cocktails?Service of WhiskeyTiming>>5yr10yr12yr15yr+15yrAperitif Contemplative Digestif50-150% 25-50% -50% 25% 1-10%- 10-25% 1-10%- 10% 1-10%- - 1%recommended water ratio(100% = 1:1)everyone has a way, no one way is best, but it can be recommended like any part of the meal.Where do youstart?Friday, 19 April, 13 191. Classic Whiskey Cocktails...Friday, 19 April, 13 192. No married man is genuinely happy if he has to drink worsewhisky than he used to drink when he was single. ~ H. L. MenckenFriday, 19 April, 13 193. A woman drove me to drinkI didnteven have the courtesy to thank her!Friday, 19 April, 13 194. Too much of anything is bad, but toomuch of good whiskey is barelyenough.Friday, 19 April, 13 195. Testing, Testing!What is the difference between Scotch and Irish Whiskey?What makes an american whiskey a Bourbon?What makes Whiskey a Sour Mash?What 2 Canadian Whiskeys do we have?What is a Single Malt?What is the #1 producer of Vanilla Flavouring?Every Makers Mark Bottle is hand dipped? T/F??What is the most classic Whiskey cocktail known in the West?Irish Whiskey is distinctly heavier than other whiskeys?Which Asian Country has been making whiskey since the turn of the century?Friday, 19 April, 13