scotch whisky

Scotch whisky is a generic category for whisky made in Scotland in one of three styles: either blended, single-malt, or vatted. Scotch is made by malting grain (allowing it to germinate) and then roasting it on a grate under which burning peat moss produces thick pungent smoke—which gives Scotch its smoky flavor—and the ferments distilled. The distillate is then casked for aging, and is (with water dilution) bottled. For blended scotch, neutral spirits are added to prior to bottling. Most cocktails call for blended Scotch.