Is scotch whiskey a type of scotch or whiskey?!
Answers: Yes I know that the name scotch whisky implies that scotch whisky is a blend of the two, but my friend insists that it is scotch. The product he is drinking called John Barr scotch whisky. Please only answer if you are scotch or whisky expert.
OK, some clarification is in order: First off, to be called a Scotch whisky, the product has to be distilled, blended and bottled in Scotland(that is the LAW!). John Barr is a blended Scotch whisky made by White and McKaye and has 4 line extensions, red, black, gold and blue. Its whiskies contain roughly 38-43% malt whiskies with the balance being neutral grain spirits. This ranks right up there with the Johnnie Walker line in terms of malt blendings. A quality bargain for the buck. Not too bad on the taste buds either.
"Scotch whisky" is whisky made in Scotland and that is why that call it "Scotch." It is not Scotch....it is WHISKY.
Hi,
According to often (but not always) reliable Wikipedia, "Scotch whisky is whisky made in Scotland. In the United States, it is often referred to as "Scotch". In the UK, the term whisky is usually taken to mean Scotch unless otherwise specified."
So, to answer your question, it sounds to me like you're drinking scotch (which is a kind of whisky). Confused yet?
Mike
Scotch or scotch whiskey is in fact a type of whiskey. Bourbon is another type of whiskey.
But I'll take tequila any day!
Yes
Scotch is whiskey that's made in Scotland and has been aged for at least 3 years.