This is a drink which is distilled in Scotland from barley, water and yeast. It has to be produced in Scotland, matured in oak cask for https://www.selectscotchwhisky.com.au/ at least 3 years. It is sold as “blended” or “single malt”.
What does the term “single malt” mean?
Single malt has to have been produced at only one distillery. The word ‘malt’ comes from the fact that the barley has been ‘malted’. This is a process whereby the grains are made to sprout and then dried over peat fires. It must also be distilled in a pot still.
What does the term “blended” mean?
Blended whisky is a blend of whiskies from different distilleries. It can include single malt whiskies and also grain whisky. The age on a bottle will determine the age of the youngest whisky.
What does the term “blended malt” mean?
Whisky that is sold as ‘blended malt’ will contain only malt whiskies which have been blended to obtain a unique taste. These will can’t single malts and they have no grain whisky added.
What is “grain whisky”?
This is produced from grains like un-malted barley, corn or wheat. Most of the grain whisky production in Scotland is for use in the blended varieties. It is possible to buy single grain whisky. This will contain whisky from one distillery without it being blended with other whiskies.
When was blending introduced?
Blending was started around the 1860’s in Edinburgh. It was generally felt that whisky was too strong a flavour to be enjoyed for everyday drinking. So by blending whisky it was possible to have milder flavours. Also the quality at that time of whiskies from distilleries was questionable and by blending whiskies it was possible to produce whiskies that were more constant in quality.
Which spelling is correct – whisky or whiskey?
Generally dictionaries will provide both spellings. If they are from Scotland, Canada and Japan then the word is written without the ‘e’. If they are from Ireland and USA then the ‘e’ is used in spelling.