How does Irish whiskey differ from Scotch?
The most evident difference in taste is that Scotch has a ‘smoky’ flavour, while Irish doesn’t. The reason is that the Scots dry their malted barley over burning peat, while the Irish use indirect heat so no smoke enters the production process. Also, Tullamore Dew and most Irish whiskeys are triple distilled – compared to just twice for most Scotch and American whiskeys – giving Irish a smoother taste. Find out more about the differences between Irish Whiskey and Scotch.
