Definition
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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Feb 7, 2024
Whisky Words: Esters
Esters are one of the groups of flavour compounds that we find in malt whisky. You create an ester by combining an acid with an alcohol, and these esters then give you the fruity, floral aromas that we can get in some Scotch whisky.
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Feb 7, 2024
Whisky Words: Barrel
A barrel is a type of cask. It's used for making bourbon and it holds 200 litres of spirit. And it's always made from American oak.
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Jan 29, 2024
Whisky Words: Husk
Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “Husk is one of the components of the barleycorn. It's the outer protective shell that protects the whole corn."
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Jan 22, 2024
Whisky Words: Quaich
Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “A quaich is a small two handled drinking vessel that you can drink whisky out of. It used to be used for friendship ceremonies and it can be used at weddings for joining the two families.
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