Scotch whisky
Whisky made in Scotland is known as Scotch whisky, or simply as "Scotch" (especially in North America).
It means the whisky is distilled in Scotland. It is usually a blend of malt and grain whiskies, and aged in barrels ('casks') for at least three years (four years for exports).
Single malt scotch is made only from malted barley and no other grain, sugar, or fermentable material. They are made at the same distillery and not blended with any other scotch. Most single malt scotches are aged an average of 8 to 12 years.
Scotch Whisky Media
Greybeard Heather Dew Scotch whisky jug
Scotch whisky labels declare their composition ("Single Malt Scotch Whisky" at top), and in the example above the single distillery of manufacture (The Balvenie). An age statement ("12 years") indicates the maturation time of the youngest whisky used in a particular bottling.
Johnnie Walker produces a line of blended whiskies.
Scotch Whisky Heritage Center
The Scotch whisky experience
Macallan Distillery production hall
Bowmore Distillery
Destylarnia whisky Glenlivet
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