Scotch whisky (Scottish Gaelic: uisge-beatha; Scots: Scots whisky/whiskie, whusk(e)y, pronounced [ˈʍɪski], often simply called whisky or Scotch) is malt whisky or grain whisky (or a blend of the two), made in Scotland. All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley.
Whisky made in Scotland can also be called Scotch. It's also spelt w-h-i-s-k-y, whereas in Ireland and the US they tend to use the spelling w-h-i-s-k-e-y – with an “e”.
Scotch is an adjective in English, meaning "of or from Scotland". Many Scots dislike the term Scotch and some consider it offensive. The modern usage in Scotland is Scottish or Scots, and the word Scotch is now only applied to specific products, mostly food or drink, such as Scotch whisky, Scotch pie and Scotch broth.
American and Irish liquor producers and copy editors tend to favor the spelling 'whiskey', while Scottish, Canadian, and Japanese producers (and copy editors) tend to favor the spelling 'whisky'. The difference also carries on into the plural. For 'whiskey', the plural is 'whiskeys'.
In modern usage, whisky is from Scotland and whiskey is from Ireland. The difference comes from the translation of words from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic forms. In the late 1800s, Scottish whisky was also very poor quality therefore the Irish producers wanted to differentiate their product.
How can Scotch be made outside of Scotland? It can't. By law, a whisky can only be called Scotch if it is distilled in Scotland according to a set of specific rules. But single malt whiskey can be distilled anywhere.
The reason for so many Glen-something whiskies is because 'glen' means 'valley' in Gaelic. There are a lot of hills in Scotland, so there are lots of glens. Distilleries are built in glens because: 1.
In the English language, the word Scotch is a term to describe a thing from Scotland, such as Scotch whisky. However, when referring to people, the preferred term is Scots.
noun,plural Scots·men. a person, especially a man, who is a native or inhabitant of Scotland; Scot.
The name Glenfiddich derives from the Scottish Gaelic Gleann Fhiodhaich meaning "valley of the deer", which is reflected in Glenfiddich's stag logo.
Today, the word 'dram' is used to just mean 'a glass of whisky' but it comes from an old measurement equivalent to 1/8 of a fluid ounce.
This led to the production of aqua vitae, Latin for “water of life,” a name that was used for any distilled alcoholic beverage back then. In Gaelic, a Celtic dialect, it was called uisge beatha. These Scottish and Irish aqua vitae are the first examples we have of a modern whiskey-like beverage.
Scotswoman. / (ˈskɒtsˌwʊmən) / nounplural -women. a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Scotland.
Hen– being perhaps the most widely recognised. Not to be confused with the feathery fowl, but instead referring to a female, often a younger lady, used as a Scottish term of endearment, much like honey or sweetheart might be used further South.
Scots Gaelic Translation. caraid. More Scots Gaelic words for friend. charaid.
Dictionaries of the Scots Language:: SND :: luve.
Scottish drinking slang varies from place to place, with the North-east of Scotland providing plenty of Doric terms for those “awa' wi' it” or “stoatin' aboot”. Other popular terms from the area include “half-cut”, “bleezin”, to be “pie-eyed” or even to be “sloshed”.
In order to be officially called Scotch whisky: The spirit needs to mature in oak for at least three years. Production and maturation must take place in Scotland.
The Famous Grouse is a brand of blended Scotch whisky produced by The Edrington Group in Scotland. It was first produced by Matthew Gloag & Son in 1896.
This week I'll take a tour of Scotland -- or at least of words and phrases with variations of "Scot" in them. For openers, don't refer to the people of Scotland as "the Scotch." That term is a contraction of "Scottish," the original form.
Scots have been making, testing, and drinking whisky for longer than most cultures—surely they must have an agreed-upon method to best consume the spirit.
Johnnie Walker Black Label is one of life's true icons. A masterful blend of single malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland, aged for at least 12 years. The result is a timeless classic with depth and balance of flavor. Drink it with ice, neat or in a Highball.
Noun. Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.