Today is National Scotch Day. I'm not a fan and Kevin is more into bourbon but he won't pass up an offer of scotch.
On July 27th, we recognize an aged whisky distilled from malted barley. Make a toast on National Scotch Day and share a drink with a friend.
Since Scotch is protected by law, specific guidelines must be followed when making it to be labeled as Scotch. Otherwise, it may be an ordinary whisky (or whiskey if it’s made in the United States). First and foremost, Scotch must be made in Scotland. Another requirement includes the grain used in the fermentation process. For Scotch, only malted barley may be used. The Scotch must also be aged in oak barrels for at least three years and have an ABV of less than 94.8%. While most Scotch is made with barley, water, and yeast, other grains can be included, but no fermentation additives, per law.
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I'm off to see Dr Knee this morning. I've got arthritis in my left knee (1 injection in Jan of 2021; 2nd one in Jan of this year). I've been able to maintain any pain with Voltaren gel, Naproxen, ice, knee brace when it flairs up but I think my battle with the ladder irritated it (I did have a few bruises pop up around my knee) and now it seems like I've got some fluid buildup. While I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, I think it's time to get it checked.
Perhaps I will need some scotch later today
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