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

NAS stands for No Age Statement, meaning no specific age is declared on the label, though the whisky must still meet the legally required minimum three-year maturation.

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

All Scotch whisky must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for a minimum of three years before it can legally carry the name Scotch whisky.

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

By law, an age statement on blended Scotch must reflect the youngest component in the blend, ensuring that consumers are not misled by higher-aged components.

Question 4

What is a 'vintage' Scotch whisky?

Accepted Answer

A whisky showing the specific year of distillation on the label

Answer

A vintage Scotch whisky displays the year of distillation on the label, and the gap between that year and the bottling date reveals the whisky's actual age.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Single Cask

Answer

A single cask bottling comes from one specific barrel and is usually released at cask strength without dilution, making each release unique in character and quantity.

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CSP CSP Age Statements, Expressions & Limited Releases