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Scotch whisky (Scottish Gaelic: uisge-beatha na h-Alba; Scots: whisky/whiskie or whusk(e)y), [1] often simply called whisky or Scotch, is malt whisky or grain whisky (or a blend of the two) made in Scotland.
Scotch. Whisky made in Scotland is simply called whisky within Scotland. Elsewhere and in the regulations of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) that govern its production, it is commonly called Scotch whisky or simply Scotch (especially in North America). History. Early distilling.
This is a list of whisky brands arranged by country of origin and style. Whisky (or whiskey) [1] is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Different grains are used for different varieties, including barley, malted barley, rye, malted rye, wheat, and corn.
Whisky made in Scotland is known as Scotch whisky, or simply as "Scotch" (especially in North America). It means the whisky is distilled in Scotland. It is usually a blend of malt and grain whiskies, and aged in barrels ('casks') for at least three years (four years for exports).
The origins of Scotch whisky. Like most good things, the origins of Scotch whisky are something of a mystery. Distillation is believed to have been introduced to Scotland, probably by monks but it may have been incredibly advanced aliens, in the 15th century.
Both Scotch and whiskey are spirits with a high alcohol content, and although Scotch is sometimes known as Scotch whisky, it’s not the same as whiskey itself.
Scotch is whisky made in Scotland, while bourbon is whiskey made in the U.S.A, generally Kentucky. Scotch is made mostly from malted barley, while bourbon is distilled from corn. If you’re in England and ask for a whisky, you’ll get Scotch.
Scotland is famous for unicorns, bagpipes, golf, kilts, tartans and Harry Potter. But all of the witchcraft and wizardry of Hogwarts can’t compare to the alchemy that occurs when three Scottish native elements — water, yeast, and grain — combine to produce the spirit known as Scotch Whisky.
To be called a single malt whisky in Scotland, a bottle may only contain whisky distilled from malted barley and produced at a single distillery, distilled entirely in pot stills. The regulations of other countries may allow malted rye.
Browse through thousands of Scotch whisky brands, bottlings, distilleries and companies to discover little-known facts, intriguing timelines plus old and rare bottles. Welcome to Whiskypedia, the most comprehensive reference guide to the world of Scotch whisky online.
Scotch whisky, often called simply Scotch, is a distilled spirit made in Scotland. (The Scottish and Canadian spirits are spelled "whisky"; the Irish and American ones "whiskey").
When the beer is distilled, it produces a whisky containing 70 percent alcohol by volume (i.e., 140 U.S. proof). This product is successively reduced with water to about 43 percent by volume. Irish whiskeys taste much like Scotch but without the smoky quality.
Scottish Whisky is something of a king among whiskies, thanks to its distinct character and austere quality. If you’re new to one of Scotland’s finest exports or just want to brush up on your knowledge, here is everything you need to know to make Scotch’s acquaintance.
Single malt Scotch whiskies are categorised into the following whisky-producing regions: Campbeltown single malts, Highland single malts, Island single malts (a sub-section of the Highland region), Islay single malts, Lowland single malts, and Speyside single malts.
Scotch whisky labels can unfortunately be somewhat to confusing, but there are only 6 legally recognised types. Learn the difference.
What is Scotch Whisky? Mar 15. Written By Adriano Rucchetta. The main difference when we look at Scotch compared to other Whiskies is mostly geographic, but also pertains to ingredients and regulations. Scotch is exclusively distilled in Scotland coming from one of the five regions of whisky production.
Speyside single malts are single malt Scotch whiskies, distilled in Strathspey, the area around the River Spey in Moray and Badenoch and Strathspey, in northeastern Scotland. The two best-selling single malt whiskies in the world, The Glenlivet and Glenfiddich, come from Speyside.
スコッチ・ウイスキー （英語：Scotch whisky）は、 イギリス の スコットランド で製造される ウイスキー。 日本 では世界5大ウイスキーの1つに数えられる [注釈 1]。 現在のイギリスでは後述の通り 2009年 スコッチ・ウイスキー規則により定義され、 糖化 から 発酵 、 蒸留 、熟成までスコットランドで行われたウィスキーのみがスコッチ・ウィスキーと呼ばれる。 麦芽 を乾燥させる際に燃焼させる 泥炭 （ピート）に由来する独特の煙のような香り（スモーキーフレーバーと呼ぶ）が特徴 [3] で、その香りの強さは銘柄によりまちまちである。
Malt whisky is whisky made from a fermented mash consisting of malted barley. If the product is made exclusively at a single distillery (along with other restrictions), it is typically called a single malt whisky.
Scotch whisky (Scottish Gaelic: uisge-beatha na h-Alba; often simply called whisky or Scotch) is malt whisky or grain whisky (or a blend of the two), made in Scotland. It must be made in a manner specified by law. [ 16 ]