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Scotch or scotch whiskey is actually a type of whiskey that is processed in Scotland. The term is legally reserved to whiskey that is produced in Scotland. It is originally made from malt barley, but during the 18 th century distilleries started producing whiskies made from wheat and rye. In short, scotch is basically just a whiskey that was produced in Scotland, nothing more. According to the Scotch Whisky Regulations, scotch must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years. First written mention of Scotch whisky was in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, 1495 by a friar named John Cor, who was a distiller. [links]

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Canadian whiskey was originally referred to as rye whiskey because it used to be made primarily from rye. However, there are no strict guidelines stating how much rye must be used in the whiskey to label them rye whiskey. Hence, according to the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations these whiskeys can be labeled as ‘rye’ provided they "possess the aroma, taste and character generally attributed to Canadian whisky.” In some cases, the ratio of corn-to-rye that is used in whiskey production could be 9:1. Alberta Premium is one of the few exceptions to this and produces whiskey made from 100% rye mash. The Canadian whiskey must be aged for a minimum of 3 years in small 700 liter wooden (new or charred, either is fine) barrels for them to be able to use the ‘Canadian Whisky’, ‘Canadian Rye Whisky’ and ‘Rye Whisky’ labels. here

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Scotch Whisky Association classifies scotch into five distinct categories. [links]

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The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 set by the Scotch Whiskey Association defines ‘scotch’ as: [links]

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Rye whiskey is a type of whiskey that can be used to refer to one of two things. The first one is American Rye Whiskey, which is made from rye and Canadian Whiskey, which may or may not include rye in production. These two are different from each other in content and taste. Rye is a grass that is commonly used as a grain and a forage crop. Rye grain is used for flour, rye bread, rye beer, some whiskeys, some vodkas, and animal fodder. Rye is described to impart a spicy and fruity flavor to the whiskey. Originally, rye was the most common whiskey that was available in the northeastern states, but largely disappeared after the Prohibition. It has recently started gaining popularity again. here

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Rye whiskey and Scotch are two different types of whiskies that are available in the market. These are completely different in terms of ingredients, taste, aroma, etc. They should not be confused as the same thing or even as simple whiskey. Rye whiskey is usually referred to as Canadian Whiskey, while Scotch is actually Scottish Whiksy. more

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As the spiritual home of whisky, Scotland has some superb distillery tours. [links]

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If you are looking for whisky, you have come to the right place. Scotland is the world’s biggest producer of whisky (and has been for at least a century); and with more than 120 active distilleries dotted all around the country, there are countless opportunities to find out more about the whisky-making process while tasting the local spirit in its spiritual home. Here are 10 of the finest distillery tours and tastings Scotland offers amateurs and connoisseurs alike. here

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It’s an adventure in itself just reaching Nc’nean, a remote and free-spirited whisky startup 12 (slow) miles down a single-track road on the Morvern peninsula on Scotland’s stunning west coast. For those that do make it, tours (with coffee and a slice of organic cake) are less about stats and more about the soul of this exciting, sustainably-minded enterprise. The team here is experimenting with different strains of yeast, curiously-shaped stills and longer mash times. To what end? We’ll find out next year when its first whisky is released. Walks in any direction offer the chance to spot otters, pine martens and sea eagles.
Stay Achnacriche, doubles from £95 B&B
Tours from £15pp, Lochaline, ncnean.com

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A steady supply of water doesn’t automatically lead to whisky production. In Deanston, it once meant textile manufacturing. Which is why this distillery wouldn’t look out of place along the Rochdale canal. A Richard Arkwright-designed textile mill, Deanston was transformed into a distillery in 1966. Thanks to the River Teith, the distillery, as with the mill before it, generates its own power. Tour guides point out the ghostly remains of what was claimed to be the largest waterwheel in Europe – now replaced by turbines. Deanston is the location for film director Ken Loach’s affectionate whisky romp, The Angel’s Share.
Stay Creity Hall, doubles from £90 B&B
Tours from £9pp, near Doune, deanstonmalt.com

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Easy-drinking Lowland whiskies can find it it hard to shout above the peaty monsters of Islay or the romance of the Highland drams, and a decade or so ago there were only a couple of distilleries clinging on. But a cluster of new Fife-based ventures point to a resurgence. Kingsbarns’ new visitor centre and restaurant sit within meticulously restored farmsteadings and a 200-year-old dovecot. It’s surrounded by golden fields of barley: the same stuff that you’ll see frothing away in the mash tun. Its first release, Dream to Dram, is a perfect distillation of Fife’s farming heritage, one that’s even managing to lure golfers away from St Andrews’ Old Course, just eight miles away.
Stay The Old Station, doubles from £90 B&B
Tours from £10pp, Kingsbarns, kingsbarnsdistillery.com

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The Isle of Skye is known for its dramatic scenery, with striking cliffs dotted by ancient castles. more

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Travelers can embark on the Hebridean Whisky Trail either by road or by sea.

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Whisky lovers who want to enjoy a drink while admiring Scotland’s remarkable scenery can now do so on a 115-mile whisky trail.

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Raasay is a hiker's paradise with woodland trails, dismantled railway lines, and open moorlands and coastal paths. The Isle of Raasay distillery uses mountain water from the island’s volcanic terrain to create a peaty whisky. here