10. Types of Scotch Whisky (2009 Scotch Whisky Association Definitions) NOTE: After November 22 nd , 2011, the relevant category description must appear clearly and prominently on every bottle of Scotch sold Single Malt Scotch Malt whisky distilled at a single distillery Single Grain Scotch Grain whisky distilled at a single distillery Blended Scotch A mixture of one or more single malt scotches with one or more single grain scotches Blended Malt Scotch A mixture of single malt scotches distilled at more than one distillery (“Vatted malt” or “Pure malt”) Blended Grain Scotch A mixture of single grain scotches distilled at more than one distillery (“Vatted grain”) Single Cask Malt whisky distilled at a single distillery and bottled from a single cast
11. Regions of Scotch Production For picture, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Scotch_regions.svg
12. Classification by Regions Lowland Light in flavor and texture, grassy or citrusy, do not improve with extended cask aging Highland Full-flavored and heavy bodied; can sometimes be peaty (smoky) Speyside Delicate, often grassy, floral or fruity; Some may be heavily sherried to produce darker, richer flavors Islay Peaty, full-bodied and full flavored; can be an “acquired taste” Islands (besides Islay) Peaty but not as peaty as Islay Campbeltown Springbank is the only working distillery; modestly peated; variants include Longrow & Hazelburn
13. Classification by Flavor (Style) (One dimension) Not Peaty Peaty Speyside Lowland Highland Campbeltown Islay Island Ardbeg Lagavulin Laphroaig Port Ellen Talisker Caol Ila Longrow Oban Bowmore Glen Garioch Springbank Port Charlotte Ardmore Bunnahabhain Dalwhinnie Bruichladdich Macallan Glenlivet Glenfiddich Rosebank Auchentoshan Hazelburn Glengoyne Littlemill Glenkinchie Octomore Highland Park
14. Not Peaty, Not Sherried Peaty Speyside Lowland Highland Campbeltown Islay Island Ardbeg 10 Lagavulin 16 Laphroaig 10 Port Ellen Talisker 10 Caol Ila 12 Longrow 10 Sherrywood Oban 14 Bowmore 18 Glen Garioch 10 Springbank 21 Port Charlotte Ardmore 12 Bunnahabhain 12 Dalwhinnie 12 Bruichladdich 10 Macallan 12,18 Glenlivet 12 Glenfiddich 12 Auchentoshan Classic Hazelburn 10 Glengoyne 10 Littlemill 10 Glenkinchie 10 Octomore Glenfarclas 12, 17, 25, 30 Highland Park 18 Bunnahabhain 18 Johnnie Walker Black Johnnie Walker Red Blend Macallan Fine Oak Glenfiddich 18 Auchentoshan 18 Auchentoshan Three Wood Glenlivet 18 Macallan 10 Glenfarclas 15 Genfarclas 10 Highland Park 12 Bruichladdich 15 Sherried JW Blue Johnnie Walker Green Highland Park 15 Johnnie Walker Gold Aberlour 10 Aberlour A’Bunadh Bowmore 12 Bowmore 25 Glen Garioch 21 Classification by Flavor (Style) (Two dimensions)
15. Classification by Flavor (Styles) (Two dimensions, reduced) Neither Peaty Nor Sherried Peaty Speyside Lowland Highland Campbeltown Islay Island Ardbeg Lagavulin 16 Laphroaig 10 Caol Ila 12 Talisker 10 Port Ellen Longrow 10 Oban 14 Bowmore 12 Glen Garioch 10 Springbank 21 Port Charlotte Bunnahabhain 12 Dalwhinnie 12 Bruichladdich 10 Macallan 12,18 Glenfiddich 12 Auchentoshan Classic Glengoyne 10 Glenkinchie 10 Octomore Glenfarclas 12, 17, 25, 30 Bunnahabhain 18 Johnnie Walker Red Blend Macallan Fine Oak Glenfiddich 18 Auchentoshan 18 Auchentoshan Three Wood Glenlivet 18 Macallan 10 Glenfarclas 15 Genfarclas 10 Highland Park 12 Bruichladdich 15 Sherried Johnnie Walker Gold Aberlour 10 Aberlour A’Bunadh Johnnie Walker Blue
Region Identifiers: Traditional regional names can only appear on whiskies wholly distilled in those regions. Distillery Names: A distillery name must not be used as a brand name on any Scotch Whisky which has not been wholly distilled in the named distillery. Labeling must not mislead consumers as to where the Scotch Whisky has been distilled. Non-Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) (but Commonly Used) Designation: “Single Cask Bottling” indicates the whisky in the bottle is entirely from “One Single Cask” of Malt or Grain Whisky.
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