Passport scotch: the taste of freedom and independence

They are conspicuous to everyone who crosses the threshold of an alcoholic market. Bottles of traditional shape, well known to connoisseurs of classical whiskey, and unusual color of the contents, intriguing and inviting - is the Passport scotch, a drink that is included in the top 20 of the most bought in the world.

How did he get his popularity?

History of creation

Passport scotch was created in 1965 on one of the distilleries of the famous Scottish Speyside, the "golden triangle" of Scotch single malt whiskey. On the territory of Speyside there is a large number of distilleries producing such world brands as Macallan, Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet and others.

Authors of the alcoholic drink Passport scotch became talented masters of blending Jimmy Leng and William Longmor.

1965 was the beginning of a period of rebellious trends and trends of the twentieth century, the heyday of the hippie movement, when it was fashionable to listen to rock'n'roll and fight for the triumph of peace and justice throughout the world. A new alcoholic drink absorbed the desire for adventurism and revolution - its taste corresponds to the spirit of its era.

Taste

It was with the goal of saturating Passport scotch with a rebellious revolutionary spirit, requiring novelty, a departure from the rules and standards, that the creators emphasized the unusual taste sensations. They managed to achieve this thanks to the skillful combination of peaches and apricots with malt and haze. For the preparation of the drink, maple syrup, vanilla sweets and cream were used.

All Passport Scotch tasting whiskey immediately notice dominance in its vanilla and fruit taste, which is reflected in the overall impression of the product. It can be described as a drink "transparent" and light.

At the very beginning of the drink, the dryness and sharpness of the whiskey is felt, the aftertaste is distinguished by the sensation of a soft combination of liquorice and cream.

According to the idea of the creators, the taste of Passport scotch allows you to plunge into the atmosphere of the sixties, feel freedom, independence and love for everything on earth.

Design

The square shape of the bottle Passport scotch is for classic whiskey. Made from an unusual "mystical" dark green glass, it intrigues, excites the imagination. The label is decorated with a ribbon with the image of five arms, each of which, according to the designers, is a symbol of strength, thirst for adventure, flexibility, freedom-loving spirit and quality.

The shape of the bottle, like its contents, is distinguished by an individual style and an ambitious character that distinguishes the product from among other brands.

Characteristics

Whiskey Passport scotch refers to the type: "blended standard", whose strength is 40%, aging time is 5 years. Produced in a bowl of 1 liter and 700 ml.

Prices range from 700 rubles. Up to 1000 rubles.

About consumption of Passport scotch

Reviews on the Internet are unanimous. Whiskey makes a wonderful impression on consumers, causes only positive emotions and leaves beautiful memories after themselves.

The regulars of the chains note a harmonious, slightly viscous and sweetish, "transparent" taste of the drink, in which notes of apricots and peaches, shades of marzipan, maple syrup, vanilla, haze and citrus are noticeable.

Some write about a slightly "spirituous" and a harsh aroma, however, not obscuring the general impression of the drink.

Whiskey is pleasantly drunk and perfectly suited to create a unique friendly atmosphere.

The authors of the reviews pay attention to the quite acceptable price of the product and recommend it to their friends and acquaintances.

About popularity

Passport scotch is the first product among Scotch whiskey, which was advertised as the basis for mixes and long drinks.

Especially popular drink among young people, prone to novelty, rebelliousness and departure from generally accepted rules. It was for young connoisseurs and the composition was created by the masters of blending.

Today the Passport scotch brand is the property of Pernod Ricard (the owner of brandies Martel and Biscuit, Tequila Olmeca, etc.), whose experience for connoisseurs is a guarantee of the highest quality of alcohol.

Whiskey is not sold in England, its sales are focused on duty-free shops and exports. The annual sales volume is about 2 million boxes in more than one hundred countries of the world.

Passport scotch - one of the recognized leaders in the top 20 most popular whiskeys of the planet.