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What were the top 3 largest export destinations for Scotch Whisky in 2023, defined by market value
USA, France, Singapore
What were the top 3 largest export destination for Scotch Whisky in 2023, defined by volume?
France, India, USA
What were the top 3 largest export by global regions for Scotch Whisky in 2023?
Asia Pacific (32%), EU (28%), North America (21%)
What are the ingredients for whisky?
water, grain and yeast
Where did the distillation develop from?
Ancient China
Where and when was the first written record of scotch whisky?
In the Scottish exchequer rolls in 1494
Who in the Scottish exchequer rolls of 1494 gave King James IV, Scotch whisky?
Friar John Cor
What does the barley need to be for it to be malted?
Must be dry, ripe and have sufficient protein within the husk
What is malted barley?
Malted barely is barely which has been allowed to germinate by soaking in water and then dried by the application of heat
What does a distiller look for in barley?
Good stable yield, with high sugar conversion rates and easy mashing with no clogging up of the mash turn by any remaining starch
As of January 2024 how many malt whisky distilleries are there?
157
What are the three main ingredients used in the production of Scottish whisky?
Barley malt, yeast, and water
Where does the aging of Scottish whisky take place after distillation?
Oak barrels
Which region in Scotland produces heavily peated whiskies?
Islay
What is the purpose of drying barley malt in a kiln during the whisky production process?
To impart flavor, including smokiness if peat-fired
What is a notable characteristic of Highland malts in Scottish whisky production?
Robust and nutty flavors
What is the purpose of fermenting the wort in large vessels during Scottish whisky production?
To create wash
Which region of Scotland is known for producing whiskies with soft, barley, and citrus notes?
Speyside
What unique characteristic do Campbeltown whiskies offer in the world of Scottish whisky production?
A diverse range of flavors
Which main ingredient is responsible for absorbing flavors from the wood and environment during the aging process of Scottish whisky?
The distilled spirit
During the whisky production process, what is the purpose of fermenting the wash in large vessels?
To produce alcohol through fermentation
Which ingredient in Scottish whisky production is responsible for absorbing flavors from the wood and environment during the aging process?
Distilled spirit
What is a notable characteristic of Highland malts in Scottish whisky production?
Nutty and robust profile
What distinguishes Speyside whiskies from other regions in Scotland?
Fruity characteristics
What process is essential to follow after drying barley malt in a kiln during Scottish whisky production?
Mixing with warm water to create wort
What is malting?
Malting is the process in which the enzymes within the grain are activated to allow germination
What happens after germination is complete?
The grains dry in a kiln to preserve enzymes and lengthen the life of the malted barley grains
What is the mashing process?
When the grist is is added into the mash turn with warm water. During this all of the sugars are created
What is grist and what temperature of water do you mix it with?
Grist is the when the malted barley is grounded in a roller mill to open up the enzymes. The temperature of the water it is mixed in with is 63 or 64
What sugar is most abundant in the distilling process?
Maltrose
What are the 5 sugars metabolised by the yeast during fermentation
Glucose, Fructose, Surcose, Maltose, Maltotriose
How long will it take after being in the mash turn for the starch to be converted to sugar?
1 hour
What is the sugary liquid that is produced in fermentation called?
the wort
What is the washback?
It is a large vessel that the wort gets transferred in to. Where minerals, vitamins and oxygen are also stored so that alcoholic fermentation can begin.
When the yeast start to eat the sugars and convert it to alcohol in the washback how long does it take for all the sugars to be converted?
30 to 40 hours
Why are oak casks used?
Oak casks are used to because oak breaths meaning that there is an exchange between the air outside and the alcohol within the ask.
What are the top and the bottom of a cask called?
Head
What is the part of the cask called that is used to fill and empty the cask?
Bung Hole
What type of still is grain whisky made in?
Continuous or Coffey still?
When was the Coffey still invented
1830
What is blended whisky.
A blend of grain and malt whisky
What was the first blended whisky?
Ushers Old Vatted Glenlivet
What is a "Secondary" Blended whisky composition, and name what brands
15% malt, 85% grain (100 pipers, High commissioner)
What is a "Standard" Blended whisky composition, and name what brands
30% malt, 70% grain (Bells, Grouse)
What is a "De-Luxe" Blended whisky composition, and name what brands
60% grain minimal (Johnny walker, Chivas, Dewars)
Which UK Prime Minister made the requirement for scotch to be aged
David Lloyd George
What years related to casks and why
1933 : Has to be stored in a cask within a bonded warehouse. 1966: Insist to be stored within a Oak cask. 1990: Mandatory Oak casks
What colouring can be added to scotch whisky?
E150A Caramel colouring
What are the 5 scotch Whisky regulations
“Highland”, “Lowland”, “Speyside”, “Islay” and “Campbeltown”.
What is the total tax % of the price of scotch whisky?
75%
What's the difference between bourbon casks and sherry casks?
Bourbon casks are charred, and sherry casks are toasted
In what year was Islay and Jura omitted from Excise Duty regulations
1707
What year was the scotch whisky association established?
1912
What year was the scotch whisky categories and geographical locations set
2009
What is the worlds largest bonded warehouse and where is it?
Diageos Blackridge in Stirling
When was MUP introduced and what value is it set to rise to?
Introduced in 2018, set to rise to 65p
What is the most popular category of scotch?
Blended Scotch
What's the most amount of volume an oak cask can contain
700 litres
What is the only type of scotch that has to be bottled in Scotland?
Single malts
When were the scotch whisky regulations enforced
1st December 2009
What flavours do you get from Lowland whiskies
delicate, malty, citrus
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