scotland
Over the next few weeks I want to share one of my passions in life and that is the enjoyment of whisky. Single malt Scotch whisky to be exact. This interest grew out of my interest in Scotland and Scottish culture and heritage. Some might call me a "caledonianphile", so, it is natural that my interest in that subject extended into an interest in the number one product of that nation.
Now lets get one thing straight, non-drinking or the so called temperance movement is not something that is a part of the Christian Faith. So, I do not want to hear some nonsense about the Bible teaching against alcohol. It does not. It does warn against drunkenness.
I do however believe in responsible drinking. "Responsible drinking" is limiting oneself to a level where drinking is unlikely to cause health problems, either mental or physical. Some folk are predisposed to be alcoholics and may the Lord help them, they really should abstain. But I digress...
Men should limit themselves to no more than three units per day with a maximum of 21 units per week spread throughout the week and should include at least two days where no alcohol is consumed at all. Since I am talking about whisky I will define a unit by that standard which is basically one ounce (25 ML) of 40% ABV(alcohol by volume) whisky. Some whisky is higher in percentage of alcohol content and can be figured out by multiplying the percent proof times the volume in ML and then divide by 1000. This will give you the exact number of units in a drink. Example: A glass contains 50 ML of 43% ABV whisky so how many units is that?
50 ML X 43%ABV/1000 = 2.15 units
Women due to their lesser body mass are supposed to limit themselves to no more than 2 units per day and a maximum 14 units per week spread out over a week and also should include 2 alcohol free days each week.
Over the next few weeks I will share some of my whisky tasting notes. I may even share my notes on Irish whisky.
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