CSP CSP Age Statements, Expressions & Limited Releases

Question 1

What does the abbreviation 'NAS' stand for on a Scotch whisky label?

Accepted Answer

No Age Statement

Answer

Non-Aged Spirit

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Natural Age Specification

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New American Standard

Question 2

According to Scotch Whisky Regulations, what is the minimum maturation period before a spirit can legally be called Scotch whisky?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Answer

5 years

Question 3

When a blended Scotch whisky carries an age statement such as '12 Years Old,' what does this age legally refer to?

Accepted Answer

The age of the youngest whisky in the blend

Answer

The average age of all whiskies in the blend

Answer

The age of the oldest whisky in the blend

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The age of the dominant whisky in the blend

Question 4

What is a 'vintage' Scotch whisky?

Accepted Answer

A whisky showing the specific year of distillation on the label

Answer

A whisky aged over 25 years

Answer

A whisky drawn from a single barrel

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A whisky produced at a now-closed distillery

Question 5

Which term describes a limited bottling drawn from one individual barrel, typically released at its natural cask strength?

Accepted Answer

Single Cask

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Small Batch

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Distillery Reserve

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Master's Selection

Question 6

What does 'cask strength' indicate on a Scotch whisky label?

Accepted Answer

The whisky was not diluted with water before bottling

Answer

The whisky was aged in extra-large casks

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The whisky was double-matured for extra intensity

Answer

The whisky meets a minimum legal 50% ABV requirement