Scotch whisky facts for kids

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Scotch whiskey is a whiskey that is distilled in and imported from Scotland. They are a blend of malt and grain whiskeys and aged at least 3 years (4 years for exports) . Single malt scotch is made only from malted barley and no other grain, sugar, or fermentable material. They are made at the same distillery and not blended with any other scotch. Most single malt scotches are aged an average of 8 to 12 years.

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    A glass of whisky

  • Scotch whiskies

    Various Scotch whiskies

  • Johnnie Walker Blends Lineup

    Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky bottles.

  • Greybeard whisky

    Greybeard Heather Dew Scotch whisky jug


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