Scotch Whisky Trivia
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How long must Scotch whisky be aged in Scotland to be called Scotch whisky?

  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 4 years
  • 3 years (correct)
  • What is the title of the world's most expensive whisky?

  • Macallan Imperiale
  • Macallan Imperiale 'M' (correct)
  • Macallan Imperial
  • Macallan Imperial 'M'
  • What is the purpose of blending whisky?

  • To create a unique flavor
  • To increase the alcohol content
  • To make older whiskies softer and less harsh (correct)
  • To make single malt whisky more expensive
  • Study Notes

    • Scotch whisky generates a healthy £125 a second for the Scottish government.
    • A single malt may come from several casks, and the product of a single distillery.
    • Prices for rare whiskies can be eye-watering, with a bottle of Macallan Imperiale ‘M’ whisky scooping the prestigious title of world’s most expensive whisky in 2015.
    • It must come from Scotland and is only called Scotch whisky when it has been left for a minimum of three years to age in casks in Scotland.
    • Blending softened older, harsher whiskies, blended whisky came about at a time when single malt whisky was considerably younger and more harsh.

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