Scotch whisky
Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky (pronunciation: /ˈskɒtʃ ˈwɪski/), also known as Scotch, is a type of whisky that is made in Scotland.
Etymology
The term "Scotch" originally referred to anything from Scotland, but in the modern context, it specifically refers to whisky. The word "whisky" or "whiskey" is derived from the Irish word "uisce beatha" and the Scottish Gaelic word "uisge beatha", both meaning "water of life".
Production
Scotch whisky is made from malted barley or grain, water, and yeast. The process involves malting, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and aging. The whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years.
Types of Scotch Whisky
There are several types of Scotch whisky, including:
- Single malt Scotch: Made from malted barley in one distillery.
- Single grain Scotch: Made from grains other than barley in one distillery.
- Blended malt Scotch: A blend of single malts from different distilleries.
- Blended grain Scotch: A blend of single grains from different distilleries.
- Blended Scotch: A blend of one or more single malts with one or more single grains.
Related Terms
- Distillation: The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling.
- Fermentation: The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms.
- Malt: Barley or other grain that has been steeped, germinated, and dried, used especially in brewing and distilling.
- Yeast: A microscopic fungus used in brewing and baking.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scotch whisky
- Wikipedia's article - Scotch whisky
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