Scotch whisky is a whisky that is produced in the country of Scotland. The sprit must be aged a minimum of three years.Two distinct categories of Scotch whisky are produced: Scotch malt whisky and Scotch grain whisky.
Scotch malt whisky is made from 100% malted barley using a batch distillation process in copper pot stills: it is typically full flavored and each distillery produces a spirit that possesses a unique flavor profile.
The smoky flavor so admired in malt whiskies comes from the malted barley being dried over peat fires.
Scotch grain whisky, on the hand is typically made from wheat (or maize) or a mixture of grains, commonly up to 20% malted barley and up to 80% other grains, using a continuous distillation process.
Scotch grain whisky, used typically for blending.
Many distillers age their whiskies for longer period than three years of time to continue the smoothing process that adds flavor and color to the product. For example, most single malts are aged from 8 to 15 years.
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