William Lawsons (whiskey): reviews of Scotch whiskey

Each drink has its own story, which is usually associated with the name of its creator. William Lawsons - whiskey, which is, in fact, a generous gift.

Scraps of history

The future owner of the famous brand was born in 1853 in Scotland. Since childhood he dreamed of traveling, but life for the time being did not allow him to realize his desires. The dream came true only after the marriage. Lawson and his wife moved to Ireland, where he was soon employed by Edward and John Burke. The firm was engaged in export of spirits. Hard-working and enterprising manager immediately liked the owners. For special zeal they decided to reward him generously. The gift exceeded all expectations. The owners of the company named the name of William Lawsons whiskey, whose blend was known since 1849. It was a truly royal gesture. The gift radically changed the life of William. Soon he became the director of the company, and a little later, having established the firm William Lawson Distillers LTD, already independently engaged in the production of high-quality alcoholic products. Over time, his company acquired larger companies, and since 1992, William Lawsons - whiskey, which produces and exports around the world famous firm Bacardi.

Close cooperation

Bacardi Limited sells its products in many countries. Demand for quality alcohol is great enough, so the client base is growing every year. But sometimes economic obstacles between states in the form of excise taxes on alcohol create some difficulties in this issue. This, accordingly, leads to an increase in prices and, as a result, to a decrease in sales. Specialists Bacardi found a way out of the situation. So, for example, an independent enterprise "Bakardi Rus" has been set up on the territory of Russia, which in the future plans to deal with packing and selling of well-known European products. It was decided to start working together with William Lawsons. Whiskey will be produced at home and sent in sealed containers to Russia. And already here, under the terms of the contract, the drink will be bottled and sold through a trading network. This will reduce the final price of the finished product by approximately 20 percent. This method has recently been used quite often by large producers to increase the volume of exports of their own products.

Assortment of famous whiskey

The assortment of the goods of the trade mark bearing a name of William Lawson, is great enough. Among the numerous samples are available as ordinary goods, as well as premium-class options. Many types of products still enjoy a well-deserved popularity in European countries. In Russia, also well-known whiskey William Lawsons. The price of it is quite affordable. Most often on the shelves of our shops can be found:

• Ordinary whiskey "William Lawons" in volume 0,5 l and fortress 40% at the price of 565 rubles;
• "William Lawens" 13-year-old endurance of 0.75 liters and a fortress of 40% at a price of 1,563 rubles;
• "William Lawons" in a gift package with a volume of 0.75 liters and a fortress of 40% at a price of 863 rubles;
• "William Lawons Super Spice" volume of 0.75 liters and a fortress of 35% at a price of 864 rubles.

Each of the options has its own characteristics, although all of them are necessarily kept in oak barrels. It is worth noting that not only consumers but also world-renowned experts confirm the worthy quality of whiskey William Lawsons. The price of the goods, naturally, takes into account its numerous prizes and awards.

Regional division

All the famous whiskey brands in the world can be conditionally divided on a territorial basis. In some countries they were able to create their own unique style of the famous drink. Usually it is customary to allocate:

1. Scotch whiskey. There are three types: malt, grain and blended (a mixture of grain and malt). Drinks must be made in Scotland and have an endurance of at least three years.
2. Irish whiskey. Here distinguish the following types: pure, single-malt, grain and blended. Exposure of such whiskey ranges from 8 to 12 years and above.
3. Canadian whiskey must necessarily be made from the grain grown in this country, and it is maintained by all rules for more than 3 years.
4. American whiskey is only two types: direct (bourbon, tennessee, bourbon with wheat, corn and rye) and blended.
5. Japanese whiskey is divided into the same types as Scotch.

In each of these countries there are numerous brands that are quite popular and compete freely with other alcoholic beverages.

What compatriots drink

Not so long ago, studies were conducted, the purpose of which was to determine which brands of whiskey are the most popular in Russia. We took into account not only the volume of sales, but also the percentage of the quantity that a drink takes in the market. The undisputed leader was "William Lawons" produced by Bacardi Limited. In 2013, 7.1 million liters of this drink were sold in our country. It occupies 18.3% of the total share of the Russian alcohol market. These figures indicate that the consumer is happy to buy the goods. This fact can not but please the manufacturer. The second and third place is occupied respectively by White Horse and Bell`s produced by Diageo. The volume of their sales is much lower (5.4 and 4.2 million liters). In the fourth place Jameson from the company Pernod Ricard. And on the fifth - Johnnie Walker produced by the same Diageo with a volume of only 2.7 million liters. Of course, the above statistics did not take into account a rather important price factor, although it was probably he who played the decisive role.

Customer Reviews

For any manufacturer it is very important to know the opinion of consumers of your product. This, perhaps, is the most important thing. After all, no medals and prizes will replace popular love and will not give the desired profit. What about this, you can say about the whiskey William Lawson? Reviews about this product are twofold. Some speak about worthy quality and good endurance. Connoisseurs with experience say that for such a price, whiskey is simply wonderful. Those who are less knowledgeable, try to find in it visible defects. Someone argues that the presence of dark color leads to headaches after drinking. This is not true. In some species there really is a sugar color (caramel), and from it, as you know, the head does not hurt. In principle, most tasters agree that whiskey is moonshine. And for such a relatively small price to look for in it the shortcomings are simply ridiculous. But here you can argue. Would ordinary brewing be aged 12 or even 18 years? You just need to know how to drink it. This is the peculiarity of the drink. The opinions of some experts are also based on this.

Interesting specimen

A special place among the variety of Scotch whiskey is William Lawsons 13. The peculiarities of production are contained in the very name of this drink. By technology, it must be aged for at least thirteen years in oak barrels. The last, the thirteenth year, it is kept in baked oak containers, where bourbon was previously stored. This method of storage allows you to give the drink a darker color. In addition, already prepared whiskey acquires a taste with a pronounced chocolate-vanilla component. His aftertaste is softer and longer. After a sip of such a drink in the mouth for a while, there is a slight dryness with clear notes of coffee and vanilla. Drink refers to the category of blended products and has a higher price than other products of this brand. However, an unusual aroma and, above all, a rather large exposure of this type of whiskey make everyone without exception treat him with due respect.

Do not make a mistake in choosing

Whiskey, like any other product of increased demand, immediately attracts the interest of fans of easy money. There are enterprising people who want to make good money on taste preferences and public opinion. Forgery of whiskey becomes their direct income. To avoid the purchase of low-quality alcohol, you need to be very careful at the time of purchase and observe the following rules:

1. Do not chase for cheapness. A good drink is always worth it.
2. Going to the store, you need to clearly know what the packaging looks like and whether it has special protection.
3. This whiskey never contains extraneous ingredients in the form of dyes and fragrances.
4. The product should be brown to pale yellow. Sediment and impurities are unacceptable.
5. When agitated, large bubbles usually form on the surface of the liquid, which persist for a long time.
6. The drink should have a malt or oak smell, but not alcohol.

Well, and most importantly: when buying whiskey, you need to navigate the names well. Otherwise, there is a risk of acquiring a life-threatening product.