CSP Independent Bottlers & Third-Party Releases 3

Question 1

What does the term 'OB' stand for when Scotch enthusiasts compare releases?

Accepted Answer

Official Bottling

Answer

Old Barrel

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Original Blend

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Oak Barreled

Question 2

Wemyss Malts is an independent bottler known for giving whiskies evocative names based on tasting notes rather than technical cask data. Where is this company based?

Accepted Answer

Fife

Answer

Edinburgh

Answer

Glasgow

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London

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'vatted' whisky as historically released by some independent bottlers?

Accepted Answer

A blend of malt whiskies from multiple distilleries with no grain whisky added

Answer

A single malt from one distillery bottled without filtration

Answer

A grain whisky mixed with a single malt

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A whisky aged in a vat rather than a cask

Question 4

What advantage do independent bottlers typically offer consumers compared to official distillery releases?

Accepted Answer

Access to rare, single cask, or experimental expressions not available through distilleries

Answer

Lower alcohol content for everyday drinking

Answer

Cheaper production costs passed on as lower prices only

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Guaranteed older age statements than official bottlings

Question 5

Under the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, which of the five categories would a release from an independent bottler most commonly fall under, if it is from a single distillery?

Accepted Answer

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Answer

Blended Scotch Whisky

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Single Grain Scotch Whisky

Answer

Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Question 6

Gordon & MacPhail's 'Generations' series is notable for releasing some of the world's oldest single malts. Which distillery's 80-year-old expression did they release in 2020?

Accepted Answer

Glenlivet – Distilled 1943

Answer

The Glenlivet

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Mortlach

Answer

Glenlivet – Distilled 1940

Question 7

When evaluating an independent bottler's release for professional certification purposes, which factor is LEAST relevant to assessing its quality?

Accepted Answer

The retail price set by the bottler's marketing team

Answer

The distillery of origin and regional character

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The cask type and maturation details

Answer

The bottling strength and filtration method