Scotch Whisky is a specific classification of distilled alcoholic beverage that is legally required to be produced in Scotland. It falls under the broader umbrella of whiskey (or whisky), a family of spirits made from fermented grain mash and aged in wooden casks. While the term "whiskey" (often spelled with an "e" in Ireland and the United States) is generic, "Scotch Whisky" (always spelled without an "e") is a protected legal designation. To qualify, the liquid must be distilled from water, yeast, and malted barley—sometimes with other grains—and matured in oak casks on Scottish soil for a minimum of three years. The word "Scotch" is widely used as a colloquial shorthand for this distinct product, though the spelling convention generally follows the country of origin: countries with an "e" in their name (United States, Ireland) typically use "whiskey," while those without (Scotland, Japan, Canada) use "whisky."
Scotch Whisky is one of my favorite spirits along with 📝mescal (🏷️#2), and 📝tequila (🏷️#3).
Favorites
(highest at the top)
- Johnny Walker Green Label 15 year
- 📝Glenlivet 12 year
- Glenmorangie 12 year
- Macallan 12 Year
- Monkey Shoulder
Scotches I own, but haven't opened yet:
- Macallan Harmony Collection Intense Arabica
- The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year
- Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or