![]() ![]() Today, grain whisky is made in continuous stills, and the seven working grain distilleries produce more whisky than the hundred or so single malt distilleries put together. His still could produce whisky at a higher alcohol degree, with a lighter and more consistent character. ![]() The arrival of Aeneas’ Coffey’s patent still changed this. The earliest record of Scotch whisky dates from 1494, and from that time up until 1831, when the patent or continuous still was invented, all Scotch whisky was of the malt variety, made in small batches. See Bourbon barrel and Hogshead.īlended malt A vatting of malt whiskies from more than one distillery.īlended whisky A mix of grain and malt whiskies blended together to produce a well balanced Scotch whisky.īlending The art of combining different whiskies together to produce a great tasting and consistent product. Barrels used to mature Scotch whisky must be made from oak. Scotch single malt whisky must be made exclusively from malted barley.īarrel A wooden container used to mature whisky. Bīarley A cereal grain that is commonly used in whisky production. This ‘loss’ is referred to as the angels’ share. The whisky evaporates at a rate of about 2% per year. American oak is commonly used to mature whisky, due to its high vanillin content.Īngels’ share Scotch whisky is matured in oak casks for three years or more. Whisky does not continue to age in the bottle.Īmerican oakOtherwise known as white oak or Quercus Alba. The alcoholic strength measured as the percentage of alcohol.Īge The age of a whisky is determined by the length of time the youngest spirit in the blend has spent in oak casks. ![]()
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