Whisky in the bar - Scotch

Question 1

What Blended Scotch whiskies do we have?

Answer 1

• Chivas Regal 12 years
• Famous Grouse
• Bailie Nicol Jarvie
• Johnnie Walker Black Label

Question 2

What Vatted Malt whiskies do we have?

Answer 2

• Monkey Shoulder
• Compass Box Peat Monster
• Compass Box Hedonism
• Compass Box Oak Cross

Question 3

What do Speyside whiskies tend to be like?

Answer 3

Light and sweet

Question 4

What Speyside whiskies do we have?

Answer 4

• Balvenie Doublewood 12 yrs
• Benrinnes 15 yrs
• Macallan Gold Sherry Cask
• Macallan Sienna
• Macallan Rare Cask

Question 5

What do Lowland whiskies tend to be like?

Answer 5

Gentle, light, dry and devoid of peat

Question 6

What Lowland Whiskies do we have?

Answer 6

Auchentoshan Three Woods

Question 7

What do Highland Whiskies tend to be like?

Answer 7

Full bodies and powerful - some peat

Question 8

What Highland Whiskies do we have?

Answer 8

• Acnonc 12 yrs
• Balblair ‘99 18yrs
• Dalwhinnie 15yr
• Edradour 10yrs
• Glenmorangie 25yrs
• Old Pultney 12 yr
• Dewar Rattray 29yrs

Question 9

What do Island whiskies tend to be like?

Answer 9

Sweet, salty and slightly smokey

Question 10

What Island whiskies do we have?

Answer 10

• Highland Park 12yrs

- Talisker 10yr

Question 11

What do Islay whiskies tend to be like?

Answer 11

Brine, smoke and heavy peat

Question 12

What Islay whiskies do we have?

Answer 12

• Ardberg 10 yrs
• Bowmore 12 yrs
• Lagavulin 16 yrs
• Laphroaig 10 yrs

Question 13

Where did Chivas Regal 12 start out?

Answer 13

Aberdeen

Question 14

What is Chivas Regal 12 a blend of?

Answer 14

Strathisla malt and grain

Made from a variety of whiskies that have all been matured for at least 12 years

Question 15

What is the nose of Chivas Regal 12 like?

Answer 15

An aromatic infusion of wild herbs, heather, honey and orchard fruits.

Question 16

What is the taste of Chivas Regal 12 like?

Answer 16

Round and creamy with a full, rich taste of honey and ripe apples, with vanilla, hazelnut and butterscotch notes.

Question 17

What is the finish of Chivas Regal 12 like?

Answer 17

Rich and lingering.

Question 18

How many bottles of Famous Grouse are produced each year?

Answer 18

43 million

Question 19

When was Famous Grouse created and by who?

Answer 19

1896 by Matthew Gloag

Question 20

Where was Famous Grouse founded?

Answer 20

Perth, Scotland

Question 21

How are the casks used for Famous Grouse controlled?

Answer 21

They go to the forest for much of our wood, controlling the process from the planting of saplings right through milling, making the casks and seasoning.

Question 22

What adds to the flavour of Famous Grouse?

Answer 22

Three kinds of cask - European oak we use in our sherry casks and the American oak in our bourbon ones make sure each dram is full of flavour.

Question 23

What is the aroma of Famous Grouse like?

Answer 23

Well balanced oak, Sherry with a hint of citrus

Question 24

What is the taste of Famous Grouse like?

Answer 24

Medium full flavour, Mature, Speyside fruitiness

Floral, citrus (dried fruits)

Question 25

What is the finish of Famous Grouse like?

Answer 25

Good length, Clean, Medium dry

Question 26

Is Famous Grouse smoky?

Answer 26

No