CSP Scotch Whisky History & Regulations 2

Question 1

The Wash Act of 1784 was designed to suppress illicit distilling in which region of Scotland?

Accepted Answer

The Highlands

Answer

The Wash Act of 1784 targeted the Highlands, where illicit distilling was rampant, by drawing a 'Highland Line' to enforce different taxation zones.

Question 2

Which individual is often credited with founding the first licensed distillery under the Excise Act of 1823?

Accepted Answer

George Smith of Glenlivet

Answer

George Smith of Glenlivet was the first to take out a license under the Excise Act of 1823, making The Glenlivet one of Scotland's earliest legal distilleries.

Question 3

What minimum alcohol strength must new-make spirit reach during distillation to legally be called Scotch Whisky?

Accepted Answer

94.8% ABV

Answer

The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 require that spirit must not be distilled to an alcoholic strength of 94.8% ABV or above to preserve the raw material's character.

Question 4

Which treaty in 1707 unified the Scottish and English parliaments and had lasting effects on Scotch whisky taxation?

Accepted Answer

Acts of Union

Answer

The Acts of Union 1707 merged Scotland and England, bringing English malt taxes to Scotland and fueling widespread illicit distilling in response.

Question 5

Under SWR 2009, what is the required minimum bottling strength for all Scotch Whisky?

Accepted Answer

40% ABV

Answer

The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 specify a minimum bottling strength of 40% ABV for all categories of Scotch Whisky.

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CSP Scotch Whisky History & Regulations 2