Scotch whisky is whisky made in Scotland. In Britain, the term whisky is usually taken to mean Scotch unless otherwise specified. In other English-speaking countries, it is often referred to simply as 'Scotch.' Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Blended Grain Scotch Whisky, and Blended Scotch Whisky.
And most of them have difficult to pronounce names. Brian Cox, esteemed actor and proud Scot, sips his way through more than 40 brand names to help you out at the bar, the liquor store, and beyond.
(thanks Cora)
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Only whisky made in Scotland is allowed to use this spelling. All other whiskeys must have an "e" in the word so that afficionados of the liquor will know if it was made in Scotland or elsewhere.
An easy way to remember is "e" stands for elsewhere.
The tiny island of Islay off the coast of Scotland (my grandmother's birthplace) has 9 whisky distilleries.
I love the Islays the best, Laphroaig for example....
How do you pronounce Bruichladdich after you've had a few?
That's some mighty fine acting.
@Sandra. Sorry, but that's nonsense. There is no regulation of the spelling of whisky/whiskey. It does not have protected regional status. Hence the (somewhat archaic) use of the term Scotch.
Generally speaking the 'e' is taken to denote the Irish product. Scotch is Scottish. And who the hell cares about supposed Whisk(e)y made anywhere else?
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