Scotch

the history of SCOTCH whiskey
Scotch Whiskey (Scottish Gaelic: uisge-beatha na h-Alba; – The Water of Life – often simply call Scotch) is malt whisky or grain whisky made in Scotland. Scotch whisky must be made in a manner specify by law.

All Scotch whisky is originally made from malt barley. Commercial distilleries begins introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late 18th century. Scotch whisky divides into five distinct categories. single malt Scotch whisky. Single grain Scotch whisky, blend malt Scotch whisky (formerly call “vatt malt” or “pure malt”). Blend grain Scotch whisky, and blend Scotch whisky.
All Scotch whisky must be age in oak barrels for at least three years. Any age statement on a bottle of Scotch whisky, express in numerical form. Must reflect the age of the youngest whisky use to produce that product. A whisky with an age statement is known as guarantee-age whisky.

However. The first written mention of Scotch whisky is in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, 1495. A friar name John Cor is the distiller at Lindores Abbey in the Kingdom of Fife.

Moreover. The main purpose of the Cross-Party Group on Scotch Whisky is to promote a better understanding of the Scotch Whisky industry to members of the Scottish Parliament. The industry plays a key role in Scotland with regard to the economy, exports, jobs, tourism, the environment and tackling alcohol misuse. This group will provide the forum to discuss these important issues with MSPs from all parties alongside key people from within the Scotch Whisky industry.

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