Whisk(e)y

Question 1

How many licensed distilleries are there in Scotland for Scotch?

Answer 1

115

Question 2

How long has Whisky been existing?

Answer 2

Since the 15th century when monks started distilling the spirit

Question 3

What is Whisky made off?

Answer 3

Spirit distilled from a mash of fermented grains

Question 4

How long is Scotch aged?

Answer 4

At least 3 y, often longer

Question 5

Where is Scotch aged?

Answer 5

Oak barrels

Question 6

How many times is Scotch distilled?

Answer 6

Twice

Question 7

Main regions in Scotland where Scotch is produced?

Answer 7

Islay, Speyside, Highlands, Lowland, Campbeltown, The Islands

Question 8

What characterizes single malts from Islay?

Answer 8

Strong peat, smoky flavor

Question 9

Single malts from Islay

Answer 9

Laphroaig, Lagavulin

Question 10

What characterizes single malts from Speyside?

Answer 10

Lighter and sweeter

Question 11

Main countries that produce Whisky?

Answer 11

Scotland, Ireland, US, Canada and Japan

Question 12

What countries use the word Whisky?

Answer 12

Scotland, Canada and Japan

Question 13

What countries use the word Whiskey?

Answer 13

United States and Ireland

Question 14

Categories of Scotch Whisky?

Answer 14

Single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, blended scotch whisky

Question 15

What is single malt?

Answer 15

water + malted barley produced at a single distillery using pot stills

Question 16

What is single grain?

Answer 16

water + malted barley + another type of grain produced at just one distillery

Question 17

What is blended malt?

Answer 17

Combination of multiple single malt whiskies from different distilleries

Question 18

Name one prominent blended malt W

Answer 18

Monkey shoulder

Question 19

What is blended grain?

Answer 19

Combination of multiple single grain whiskies from different distilleries

Question 20

Name one prominent blended grain W

Answer 20

Compass box hedonism

Question 21

What is blended scotch Whisky?

Answer 21

At least 1 single malt + at least 1 single grain Scotch

Question 22

How can you tell age of Scotch?

Answer 22

Number on label, that is usually the youngest whisky in the mix of several barrels

Question 23

Does + age means better taste?

Answer 23

No, age is just one factor that affects taste

Question 24

How should you drink Whisky?

Answer 24

1. Neat or straight, can add a few drops of water to reveal flavors, 2. On the rocks: 1-2 ice cubes

Question 25

How many W glasses are available?

Answer 25

2: tulip shaped and rocks glasses

Question 26

How should you enjoy Whisky?

Answer 26

Smell it before sipping, take your time to savor it

Question 27

Can you use Scotch in a cocktail?

Answer 27

It’s a matter of personal preference (recipes available), but in general Scotch is notoriously hard to mix, does not play well in cocktail because of its strong favor profile