CSP Single Malt & Blended Scotch Categories 2

Question 1

Which Scotch whisky category is defined as a blend of single malt whiskies from at least two different distilleries?

Accepted Answer

Blended malt Scotch whisky

Answer

Blended malt Scotch whisky is a blend of single malts from two or more distilleries, containing no grain whisky.

Question 2

What is the minimum number of years a Scotch whisky must mature in oak casks in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

All five categories of Scotch whisky must be matured in Scotland in oak casks for a minimum of three years.

Question 3

A distillery releases a whisky made entirely from malted barley, distilled in pot stills, at a single distillery, but from multiple vintages blended together. How is this classified?

Accepted Answer

Single malt Scotch whisky

Answer

Single malt Scotch whisky can combine casks from different years as long as all spirit comes from one distillery using malted barley in pot stills.

Question 4

Which grain cereal, besides malted barley, is most commonly used in the production of blended grain Scotch whisky?

Accepted Answer

Wheat

Answer

Wheat is the most commonly used cereal grain in Scottish grain whisky production, though corn and other grains are also permitted.

Question 5

The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 define five categories of Scotch. Which of the following is NOT one of those five?

Accepted Answer

Single cask Scotch whisky

Answer

Single cask is not a legally defined Scotch category; the five categories are single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch whisky.

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CSP Single Malt & Blended Scotch Categories 2