Scotch Lovers Unite! National Scotch Day Is July 27

There seems to be a "holiday" to celebrate just about everything nowadays. This week, if you're a Scotch lover, you've got a bonus reason to raise a glass. Thursday, July 27 is Nation Scotch Day! If you're not a scotch lover yet, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has dedicated this blog to helping you better understand this tasty beverage. Maybe it will make you curious enough to finally give it a try. 

Scotch or Whisky? 
Actually, it's both! "Scotch Whisky" is only one type of whisky. Others include Irish, Canadian and American whiskey (with an "ey" on the end), and Kentucky bourbon. While all are generally grouped together at the bar, each has its own distinctive qualifications to earn its name. 

Scotch whisky can only be called by that name if it is in fact made in Scotland. For reasons we are not quite sure of, they spell it "whisky" rather than "whiskey". The main ingredient used is malted barley, and it must be aged in an oak cask for at least 3 years. As any Scotch aficionado knows, the longer it sits in the barrel, the finer the drink tastes. Most Scotches are distilled twice, but some go through the process more, as many as twenty times!    

As for the other liquors mentioned above, Irish whiskey and Canadian whiskey must be made in those countries. American whiskey must be made in the U.S.A., but our country has taken it a step further. We have variations that include rye whiskey, bourbon (usually from Kentucky,) and whiskey (most often from Tennessee.)  

How Do You Drink It? 
A lot of people choose to drink their scotch alone, right out of the bottle, while others have it on the rocks (over ice) or with a bit of water mixed in. This is the best way to appreciate the distinct flavor of the different types of Scotch whisky that we have behind the bar of our Des Moines BBQ restaurant. There are a couple of classic cocktails that contain this particular liquor too that you may want to try. 

ROB ROY
Basically, it's a classic Manhattan, but made with Scotch whisky instead of rye or Tennessee whiskey. Simply add sweet vermouth and bitters, then garnish it with a lemon or orange twist. 

SCOTTISH MULE
The Moscow Mule is an extremely popular drink combining vodka, ginger beer, and lime in a copper mug. For this variation, just switch out the vodka for a nice malt Scotch. 

RUSTY NAIL
Two ingredients come together for big flavor. This cocktail mixes Scotch whisky and Drambuie in an old fashioned glass over ice with a lemon twist. 

FOUR HORSEMEN
For a true whisky lover, this combines the best of them all! Scotch whisky, bourbon whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, and Irish whiskey. 

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive has a wonderful selection of liquor behind our bar, and our talented bartenders are happy to mix up your favorite cocktail to enjoy alongside the best BBQ in Des Moines. We also have an incredible beer selection, including 18 draft beers, and you'll even find many of your favorite local Iowa brews on tap at the Boot. Come in for a drink and stay for a bite to eat too! 

Award-winning BBQ right here in Des Moines! 

Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325

(515) 223-5700