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The second bottling in the Clydebuilt series, Shipwright snagged a series of awards including the coveted Master medal at The Global Spirits Masters Competitions | GSMC's Scotch Whisky Masters. Most importantly, it's a firm favourite with our customers and with its darkly decadent fruits and spices, we can see why... Nose: waves of marzipan, Ceylon tea, dried spices and hints of tobacco. Palate: orange peel, rich black cherries, and treacle. Finish: gentle - dry at first then glides into lingering spicy notes

It’s National Scotch Day Since #Scotch is protected by law, specific guidelines must be followed when making it to be labeled as Scotch. Otherwise, it may be an ordinary whisky (or whiskey if it’s made in the United States). First and foremost, Scotch must be made in Scotland. Another requirement includes the grain used in the fermentation process. For Scotch, only malted barley may be used. The Scotch must also be aged in oak barrels for at least three years and have an ABV of less than 94.8%. While most Scotch is made with barley, water, and yeast, other grains can be included, but no fermentation additives, per law.   Scotch whisky dates back to the 15th century where a Scottish taxman recorded the spirit in 1494. Since then, Scotch, barley, malt, and grain have been in and out of the shadows. The distilleries or the smugglers either dodged the king’s taxman or organized against him. Scotch was first protected by definition in law in 1933. It was further protected in 1988 with the Scotch Whisky Act. 🥃 #NationalScotchDay #DrinkOfTheDay #FoodOfTheDay #NobertSales Nobert Sales & Marketing Services #FoodConsultant #FoodService #FoodServiceSolutions #FoodSales #Food #FoodDude #WeKnowFood

National Scotch Day is observed each year on July 27, National Scotch Day celebrates the iconic whisky. The earliest written record of distilling whisky is found in the Exchequer Rolls tax records of Scotland. The earliest reference to a distillery is the famous Ferintosh distillery owned by Duncan Forbes of Culloden. The origins of Scotch date back to Christian monasteries of the 12th century. In order to be considered scotch, this classy and distinctive spirit must be made in Scotland. It must be fermented from malted barley, aged in oak barrels for at least three years and have an ABV or alcohol content of less than 94.8%. While most scotch is made with barley, water and yeast; other grains can be included. All fermentation additives are excluded, per law. There are five distinct classifications of Scotch whisky including single malt scotch, single grain scotch, blended malt scotch, blended grain scotch and blended scotch. Check out thousands of websites on https://lnkd.in/gGdtb_qX

🥃 Types of Whisky 🥃 There are three types of Scottish whisky: single malt, single grain, and blended. 🥃 Single malt is made using malted barley. 🥃 Single grain typically uses corn with a bit of malted barley. 🥃 Blended whiskies combine the other two. Blended whiskies frequently bear the names of their founders, such as Johnnie Walker or Bell’s. Conversely, most single malts are named after the distilleries where they are produced, for example, Bladnoch and Deanston. Follow for more whisky facts!

Today I wanted to talk briefly about Mortlach. Sometimes referred to as 'The Beast of Dufftown' it is a Speyside whisky which very much marches to the beat of its own drum. Its has a cult following within the whisky community and has been showcased and celebrated by independent bottlings long before the establishment of its own distillery core range. Unlike many Speyside whiskies that are known for their fruity, floral and approachable styles, Mortlach is rich and robust, with a distinct savoury meatiness a defining characteristic. Mortlach owes its unique character to a couple of factors. The first is its continued use of worm tub condensers. This traditional method for condensing vapour back into spirit results in less copper contact than modern shell and tube condensers, leaving a more sulphurous spirit behind. The second factor is Mortlach's 2.81 distillation regime. I have had this explained to me several times and will probably need it explained several more to fully grasp it. If I understand correctly, the majority of the spirit is double distilled, whilst the remainder is triple distilled using the smallest of their 6 stills, affectionately dubbed 'Wee Witchie'. Mortlach's 2.81 distillation process was pioneered by Alexander Cowie around 200 years ago, and remains to this day. Internally it is referred to as "The Way". With that in mind, I am surprised the below collaboration has yet to be organised. A future Diageo special release perhaps? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Diageo and Disney, be kind! This is for entertainment purposes only, I do not own the images or copyrights. I do, however, expect a credit if you do go down this path! This is the way.

Do you drink whisky? There are many types of whisky, but today I want to talk briefly about Islay Scotch Whisky. Islay is an area in Scotland known for its peated and smokey whiskies. But what is peat and how does it affect the whisky? Peat is the top layer of soil often found in Boggs and other wetland areas. This layer of soil is cut and dried and can then be used as a fuel agent. In Islay, they use the peat to dry the soaked grain before it is distilled. So if you think about how the apple wood affects the meat in your smoker, the same for the peat. All the distilleries in Islay have their unique methods and recipes to create their very distinctive and sought-after whiskies. What distilleries do you know in Islay? Have you ever tried an Islay whiskey>

Can Scotch whisky be bottled outside Scotland? 🥃 Now, you may have heard people use the term ‘Scotch’ as a catch-all for spirits like single malt or blended whisky. You may have even heard the people or products of Scotland referred to as ‘Scotch’. And, there’s a reason for that. 1️⃣ For whisky to be called "Scotch," it must be distilled, matured, and bottled in Scotland, as per the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009. 2️⃣ There’s an exception, blended Scotch can be bottled abroad, but single malts must be bottled in Scotland. 3️⃣ These rules uphold Scotch whisky's global reputation for authenticity and quality. To be sold as Scotch, whisky must: - Be distilled in Scotland - Be aged in oak casks for at least three years - Have an alcohol by volume (ABV) of at least 40% - Be made of nothing more than grain, yeast, and water What’s your favorite Scotch? Let me know in the comments! 🥃👇 #sonalholland #masterofwine #scotch #whiskey #whisky #scotland #whiskyenthusiasts #whiskytips 

It is always good to start with basics as some of the time people are quite shy to ask what they think most know already. The fact is the majority can always learn something new. For example I didn't know that some labels show the original cask ABV Strength ! Whisky Cask Club Advisor and Sales Director James Kaaden explains in detail the labelling and information on a bottle of Whisky. Why not learn how to enjoy and profit from this rapidly growing industry today? Click the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFHUie8B #alternativeinvestments #whiskycaskclub #whisky #passionassets #whiskylover #whiskylife #whiskybottle

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It's #NationalScotchDay! Scotch Whisky🥃 has a unique heritage spanning more than 500yrs, with the earliest documented record of distilling dating back to 1494. According to recent DISCUS data, 9.2 million 9-liter cases of #Scotch were sold in the U.S., generating $2.6 billion in revenues for distillers in 2023. #DYK that there are 5 #ScotchWhisky regions with each offering different flavor profiles & characteristics? They are Highlands, Speyside, Campbeltown, Islay and Lowlands. #ScotchDay