UP Blended Whisky Essence 5 litres

UP Blended Whisky Essence 5 litres

Blended whisky is the best-selling whisky style in the world, and for good reason: it is lively, easy-going and made for mixing. UP Blended Whisky captures the energetic, lightly smoky character that has made the style the default pour in bars all over the globe. The five-litre size is aimed at bars, caterers, event organisers and producers who need a dependable whisky in serious volume.

A good blended whisky is a team effort in which soft, sweet grain notes meet more powerful, malty and smoky elements. No single flavour should take over – the whole should be balanced, dependable and the same every time. Those are exactly the qualities that were in focus when the essence was developed.

Colour & Appearance

The finished drink has a clear, golden amber colour with a warm glow. The body is light to medium – exactly what is called for in a whisky that has to perform in a tall glass with plenty of ice.

Nose

The nose is bright and spicy. Fresh apple and pear meet malt, honey and vanilla, while black pepper, cinnamon and a clear but never domineering streak of smoke supply the character. Deeper down there is citrus peel and a little toasted grain.

Palate

The palate opens with the sweetness of malt and toffee but quickly turns spicier: ginger, pepper and cinnamon crackle on the tongue. The fruit – apple, pear and a touch of orange – brings freshness, and vanilla from the oak notes pulls it all together. The smoke is there the whole way through as a dry, faintly sooty undertone, which means the whisky holds its own even when lengthened with soda or ginger ale.

Finish

The aftertaste is medium-long, dry and smoky with hints of pepper, oak and a final glimpse of sweet malt. It leaves the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

How to Use

Mix with neutral alcohol or vodka to make the finished spirit. 5 litres of essence makes 187.5 litres. The essence can also be used in sauces, non-alcoholic drinks and other flavouring. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• A highball with ice-cold soda water and a twist of lemon.
• With ginger ale and lime in a tall glass.
• Whisky and cola – the smokiness gives the drink an extra dimension.
• In a hot toddy with honey, lemon and cloves.
• As a flavouring in whisky sauce for meat, in marinades and in chocolate truffles.

About the Essence

UP stands for Ultra Premium, our highest quality tier. Blended Whisky in a five-litre container gives professional users a classic whisky flavour with consistent quality, high concentration and minimal storage – 187.5 litres of finished drink from a single container.

For the bar, the five-litre container means both simple logistics and full control of the cost per drink. The essence takes up minimal space, has a long shelf life and is mixed at whatever pace the business demands. The spicy, lightly smoky profile is also welcome in the kitchen, where it lends character to sauces, glazes, smoked dishes and desserts.