Scotch Whisky

Any whisky made in Scotland is called Scotch Whisky. It must, however, adhere to standards set by the Scotch Whisky Act of 1988 to be a legally mandated spirit. These rules designate that the whisky must be made at a Scottish distillery, aged in oak barrels for at least three years, must be at least 40% alcohol by volume and must be distilled from water and malted barley.

Single scotch whisky must be produced at a maximum of one distillery. It can, however, contain more than one type of grain, and still be called "single grain whisky."

Most mass produced scotch whiskies are of the blended variety, meaning the whiskies in the product can come from multiple distilleries. These whiskies include Chivas Regal, Dewar's and Cutty Sark.

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• Chivas Regal

• The Glenlivet

• Johnnie Walker

• Cutty Sark

• Dewar's