Scotch or scotch, whisky or whiskey? Know Your Poison.
It is a malt or grain whisky made in Scotland. Did you notice the whisky spelling as opposed to whiskey? See why in # 2.
Depends on where it was made. Whiskey refers to spirits made in the United States and Ireland. Whisky (no “e”) is the preferred spelling in Scotland, Japan, Canada, and the rest of the world. But there are exceptions! George Dickel, Old Forester, and Maker’s Mark make whisky, not whiskey.
Are there laws about making Scotch whisky?
Yes. All Scotch whisky must be made in the manner that is specified by law.
4. The official regulations of Scotch whisky by the Scotch Whisky Association is quite lengthy. Below are some highlights.
e) And hmm, a person must not manufacture any whisky in Scotland except Scotch Whisky.
5) Why is it scotch and Scotch whisky?
Because you have a scotch at the bar (not a proper name). And you like to drink Scotch whisky, not Irish whiskey.
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Whisky is as whisky does. Very nice.