Scotch Whisky

Question 1

The 2009 Scotch Whisky Regulations established what 5 categories of Scotch?

Answer 1

Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Malted barley in a pot still from a single distillery.

Single Grain Scotch Whisky: produced from a single distillery by either 100% unmalted barley, wheat, or corn.

Blended Malt Scotch Whisky: A blend of malt whiskies.

Blended Grain Scotch Whisky: A blend of 2 or more grain whiskies.

Blended Whisky: A blend of malt and grain whiskies from multiple distilleries.

Question 2

What are the production requirements for Scotch Whisky?

Answer 2

Must be at least 40% ABV

Distilled at least twice

Aged for at least 3 years

Question 3

What are the 6 regions of production in Scotland?

Answer 3

Highland

Lowland

Speyside

Islay

Campbeltown

Islands

Question 4

Name 4 distilleries in Highlands

Answer 4

Dalwhinnie

Oban

Glenmorangie

Dalmore

Question 5

Which of Scotland’s regions produces the lightest and least smokey style of Scotch Whisky?

Answer 5

Lowlands

Question 6

Name 3 Lowland producers

Answer 6

Auchentoshen

Bladnoch

Glenkinchie

Question 7

Name 3 Speyside producers

Answer 7

Glenlivet

Glenfiddich

Macallan

All generally milder and fruity in character

Question 8

What are Campbeltown’s 3 distilleries?

Answer 8

Springbank

Glengyle

Glen Scotia

Question 9

What are the 5 major Scotch-producing islands?

Answer 9

Skye

Jura

Arran

Mull

Orkney

Question 10

Name two Island Scotch Whisky producers

Answer 10

Talisker on Skye

Highland Park on Orkney

Question 11

Which producers are pioneers of wood-finished Scotch Whisky?

Answer 11

Balvanie

Glenmorangie

Aging the whisky for the last 2-3 years in a barrel that held Port, Madeira, Sherry, Sauternes, etc..