Posted on 07/27/2023 7:09:08 AM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: July 19, 2023)
NATIONAL SCOTCH DAY | JULY 27
On July 27th, we recognize an aged whisky distilled from malted barley. Make a toast on National Scotch Day and share a drink with a friend.
#NationalScotchDay
Since Scotch is protected by law, specific guidelines must be followed when making it to be labeled as Scotch. Otherwise, it may be an ordinary whisky (or whiskey if it’s made in the United States). First and foremost, Scotch must be made in Scotland. Another requirement includes the grain used in the fermentation process. For Scotch, only malted barley may be used. The Scotch must also be aged in oak barrels for at least three years and have an ABV of less than 94.8%. While most Scotch is made with barley, water, and yeast, other grains can be included, but no fermentation additives, per law.
Scotch whisky dates back to the 15th century where a Scottish taxman recorded the spirit in 1494. Since then, Scotch, barley, malt, and grain have been in and out of the shadows. The distilleries or the smugglers either dodged the king’s taxman or organized against him. Scotch was first protected by definition in law in 1933. It was further protected in 1988 with the Scotch Whisky Act.
There are five distinct categories of Scotch whisky including single malt Scotch, single grain Scotch, blended malt Scotch, blended grain Scotch, and blended Scotch.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SCOTCH DAY
Enjoy some scotch with friends. (Remember always to drink responsibly and never to drink and drive.) You can also explore other Protected Beverages around the world. Post on social media using #NationalScotchDay.
NATIONAL SCOTCH DAY HISTORY
We were unable to identify the origin of National Scotch Day.
If you like it smoky, be sure to try Ardbeg.
Note the lower left corner...Nosing.
Even though Project XX is a blend from 20 barrels, it is still considered "Single Malt."
As long as the barrels come from a single distillery, the result is "Single Malt."
Blending is done by smell. An art handed down from father to son. The highest paid job in the Whisky industry in Scotland.
Currently, not available in the U.S. I will look for some on my next trip to the U.K.
Scott: When are you gonna get off that milk diet, lad?
Chekov: This is vodka.
Scott: Where I come from, that’s soda pop.
Scott: [raising his glass] Now this is a drink for a man.
Chekov: Scotch?
Scott: Aye.
Chekov: It was invented by a little old lady from Leningrad.
This note is at their website:
Just so you know, we can’t actually ship to the United States ourselves at the moment, but for products which are available elsewhere we’ve added a list of alternative retailers and prices to the product page to help you find somewhere to buy it.
My friend once said that Scotch tasted like whiskey poured in a glass that had vomit swirled in it.
Guess he wasn’t a Scotch lover.
I’m a Scotch plebe. I like Cardhu. Not a smoke or peat lover.
Had it once. Yuk.
Oh, the booze.
Thought it was National SCORCH day
And here's me thinking every day is National Scotch Day.
Slàinte Mhath!
I love bourbon but I Hate the taste of scotch..
Thank you for the graphic. I hadn’t thought about going to their website. I live most of the year in Lincolnshire and in GB we have access to quite a few Scotches that are not imported to the states. Then again there are quite a few “export” brands that we cannot get over here; for example, Justerni & Brooks.
Sometimes it’s just a case of the distiller cannot keep up with demand....................
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