Definition
Jul 4, 2024
Whisky Words: Spirit Still
Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “A spirit still is the second still used for making single malt Scotch...
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Jul 4, 2024
Yeast & the Scotch Whisky Production Process
Yeast is a single-celled organism which feeds on sugar, producing alcohol, carbon dioxide, heat and flavour compounds...
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Jul 3, 2024
Whisky Words: Water
Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “Water is one of the main raw materials that we use in making single m...
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May 1, 2024
Whisky Words: Lyne Arm
The lyne arm is part of the still - also called the lye pipe - and it's what connects the top of the still to the condenser unit. The slope of the lye pipe is really important with regards to reflux in the final spirit.
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Apr 25, 2024
Whisky Words: Low Wines
In the intricate world of Scotch whisky production, every step holds significance and contributes to the rich tapestr...
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Apr 17, 2024
Whisky Words: Coffey Still
A Coffey still, also known as a column still or continuous still, is a type of distillation apparatus patented by Aeneas Coffey in the 19th century.
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Apr 11, 2024
Whisky Words: Oak
Oak plays a crucial role in the Scotch whisky production process, primarily during maturation.
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Mar 26, 2024
Whisky Words: New Make Spirit
New Make Spirit (NMS) is essentially the raw, undiluted spirit that emerges from the distillation process before it undergoes maturation in oak casks.
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Mar 20, 2024
Whisky Words: Reflux
In Scotch whisky production, "reflux" refers to the process by which some of the vapour produced during distillation is condensed back into liquid and returned to the still for further distillation.
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Mar 12, 2024
Whisky Words: Phenols
Phenols are a class of organic compounds that contribute to the aroma and taste of whisky. They are often associated with smokiness and medicinal notes commonly found in peated whiskies.
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Mar 7, 2024
Whisky Words: Marrying
In the context of making Scotch whisky, "marrying" refers to the process of blending different batches or barrels of whisky together before bottling.
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Feb 22, 2024
Whisky Words: Bung Hole
A bung hole is the hole on the top of a cask where you put the filler in to fill the spirit. And then once you've filled it, you will hammer in a bit of wood that is called a bung.
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