Scotch whisky

noun

1. whiskey distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley in a pot still.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch whisky¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

More than perhaps any other distiller of Scotch whisky, The Macallan understands the importance of color to a great whisky.

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There is a reason Speyside has become synonymous with Scotch whisky.

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If scotch whisky is a mountain stream, then Japanese whisky is a still pool.

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A blended scotch whisky is made by combining several single malts with wheat and/or corn whiskies in column stills.

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Then, feeling a bit low, I should say you had been drinking some bad champagne instead of an honest drop of good Scotch whisky.

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It was a quart of Scotch whisky, corked and sealed as it had left the distillery.

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However, before rising, I pulled out my flask of Scotch whisky, and drained it to the last drop.

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We invited the priest in and poured him out a stiff five-finger peg of neat Scotch whisky.

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Scotch whisky and hot water or mineral waters are served in country houses before bedtime.

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