‘Scotch’ Whisky Defined

'Scotch Whisky'
In order to be classed as a ‘Scotch’ Whisky, the spirit, made from a mash of cereals, must have been matured in an oak cask in Scotland for a minimum of three years. It must also be bottled at a minimum strength of 40% alcohol by volume.

Blended Scotch Whisky
'Blended' Scotch Whisky is Scotch Whisky distilled at more than one distillery from a combination of malted barley and other cereals.

Blended 'Malt' Scotch Whisky
Blended ‘Malt’ Scotch Whisky is Scotch Whisky distilled at more than one distillery entirely from malted barley.

'Single' Malt Scotch Whisky
'Single' Malt Scotch Whisky is Scotch Whisky distilled at a single distillery entirely from malted barley.