What is Scotch Whisky and What Makes it Different to Other Whiskies?
Whisky must be distilled in Scotland, and matured in casks in Scotland, for at least three years, if it is to be lawfully classified as Scotch whisky. Single malt Scotch whiskies are usually left to mature for much longer, sometimes for over 20 years. Maturation allows a whiskey’s aromas (often referred to as the ‘bouquet’) and flavour to develop. Scotch whisky has its own unique bouquet and flavour, and is quite different to other whiskies made in other parts of the world, such as Irish Whiskey. For example, Islay malt whiskies are renowned for their heavy, peaty taste. It is not known exactly what makes Scotch whisky quite so unique, but distillation methods, fresh Scottish spring water, the Scottish climate, and the peat used in the malting process, are all thought to play a part. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Highland, Islay, Lowland, and Speyside A single malt whisk
