{"id":865077,"date":"2022-05-19T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=865077"},"modified":"2024-04-30T17:49:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T16:49:41","slug":"facts-about-scottish-whisky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/facts-about-scottish-whisky\/","title":{"rendered":"9 fascinating facts you never knew about Scottish whisky"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the national drink of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/europe\/scotland\">Scotland<\/a> and a beloved beverage the world over, there are plenty of fascinating facts about Scottish whisky. From the origins of the name to the most expensive Scotch whiskies and the role of American bourbon in whisky production, here are 9 surprising facts about Scottish whisky to discover while you enjoy a wee dram of the golden nectar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HeW1QydAHpU&amp;list=PLnecYO0fhqHy0LR7ueIYcdOwFsAFT5OWN&amp;index=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The history of the best Scottish whisky<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Uncover the history of the best Scottish whisky\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HeW1QydAHpU?list=PLnecYO0fhqHy0LR7ueIYcdOwFsAFT5OWN\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-real-scotch-whisky-must-come-from-scotland\">1. <strong>Real Scotch whisky must come from Scotland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you can\u2019t call any old spirit Scotch whiskey? Real Scotch whisky has to meet strict requirements before it can be classed as authentic Scotch whisky by the Scotch Whisky Regulations Act in Scotland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Real Scotch whisky must be produced and matured entirely within Scotland. If a cask even so much as rolls across the border into England, it\u2019s no longer true Scotch whisky. It must also be matured in casks made of oak for a minimum of three years and one day, although many whiskeys are matured for considerably longer than this. Authentic Scotch whisky must also have a minimum of 40% ABV (alcohol by volume) when bottled, known as being 80 proof.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/scotland-travel-experiences-trafalgar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 Scotland travel experiences you can enjoy with Trafalgar<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky6-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"glass and bottle of Scottish whisky\" class=\"wp-image-865080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky6-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky6-330x186.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky6.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-scotland-has-a-lot-of-whisky\"><strong>2. Scotland has a lot of whisky<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Scotland is the home of Scotch whisky, it makes sense the country has a lot of the good stuff.&nbsp; But one of the most amazing Scotch whisky fun facts is that there are more than 20 million casks of maturing whisky in the country. That\u2019s almost four casks for every person in Scotland!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 100 distilleries across five regions producing Scotch whisky in Scotland, including the Highlands, the Lowlands, Islay, Speyside, and Campbeltown. From the clean and fruit Speyside whiskies and the rugged spice of Highland dramas to the strong, peaty whiskies from the island of Islay, there are endless Scotch whiskies to try across the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-scotland?season=winter+2023+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best of Scotland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"bar shelves full of alcohol bottles\" class=\"wp-image-865081\" width=\"945\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky1-330x186.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-the-scots-don-t-actually-drink-the-most-scotch-whisky\"><strong>3. The Scots don\u2019t actually drink the most Scotch whisky<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most surprising facts about Scotch whisky is that the Scots aren\u2019t actually the bigger drinkers. Most Scotch whisky is exported across the world to North America, Europe, Asia and South America.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, Scotland exported a whopping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-drinks.com\/news\/scotch-whisky-exports-climb-in-2021-but-still-shy-of-pre-pandemic-levels-figures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1.38 billion bottles<\/a> worth around \u00a34.51 billion. If you laid out all those cases of exported Scotch every year, it would span the distance between Edinburgh and New York six times over!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The French are the biggest consumers of Scotch whisky, importing 176 million bottles last year. India comes in second, importing 136 million bottles, while the USA ranks third with 126 million bottles in 2021. The USA alone imports around \u00a3790 million worth of Scotch whisky. This is all good news for the Scottish government which makes around \u00a3125 from the 38 bottles being exported every second from Scotland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/getting-a-taste-for-whisky-in-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting a Taste for Whisky in Scotland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky2-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"glasses and bottle of Scottish whisky\" class=\"wp-image-865083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky2-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky2-330x186.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky2.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-the-real-age-of-your-scotch-whisky-might-not-be-what-you-think\"><strong>4. The real age of your Scotch whisky might not be what you think<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enjoy a glass of single malt Scotch whisky, you probably think it\u2019s the product of one cask. This is a common misconception as most single malts are actually a blend of whiskies from different casks to produce a distinctive taste for each distillery. While blended whiskies are the products of several distilleries, single malt whiskies all come from the same distillery but are often the product of several casks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you know the age of your whisky? By law, the age printed on the label of the Scottish whisky must be of the youngest whisky in the blend. So, if you\u2019re drinking a 12-year-old single malt whisky, it may also have been blended with older whiskies aged 24 or even 40 years. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/news\/macallan-81-year-old-scotch-oldest-ever-reach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">oldest whisky in the world<\/a> is currently a Macallan whisky that\u2019s been ageing since 1940. There are only 288 bottles in this limited-edition whisky, making it a coveted collector\u2019s item.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/\/tours\/scotlands-highlands-islands-and-cities?season=summer+2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scotland&#8217;s Highlands Islands and Cities<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky16-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"glass of Scottish whisky\" class=\"wp-image-865084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky16-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky16-330x186.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky16.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-rare-scotch-whisky-can-be-eye-wateringly-expensive\"><strong>5. Rare Scotch whisky can be eye-wateringly expensive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The value of rare whisky has skyrocketed in recent years, with limited-edition whisky selling for millions at auction. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/news\/macallan-whisky-bottle-auction-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most expensive whisky ever sold<\/a> was a bottle of The Macallan 1926 60-Year-Old Scotch which sold for a staggering \u00a31.452 million or $1.9 million in 2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, a similar bottle from that limited release sold for $1 million, while in 2015, a six-litre crystal decanter of Macallan Imperiale \u2018M\u2019 whisky sold for over $628,000. And if you\u2019d like to get your hands on the world\u2019s oldest whisky, the 1940 Macallan whisky? That will set you back a cool $125,000 a bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-whisky-means-water-of-life\"><strong>6. Whisky means \u201cwater of life\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most interesting facts about Scotch whisky history is the story behind its name. The term \u2018whisky\u2019 derives from the Gaelic words \u2018uisge beatha\u2019 (pronounced ish-ka ba-ha), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotch-whisky.org.uk\/discover\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meaning \u2018water of life\u2019<\/a>&#8230; which seems a fitting way to describe the golden nectar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gaelic term comes from the Latin phrase \u2018aqua vitae\u2019 which also means \u2018water of life\u2019. It is believed that the name originates from a time when monks used spirits for medicinal purposes.&nbsp;The first known production of whisky dates all the way back to the 5th century when monks began distilling spirits in Ireland. The first reference to whisky in Scotland appeared in 1494 when the accounting records for the royal finances in the Exchequer rolls mentions an allowance of \u201ceight bolls of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aqua vitae.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/trip-to-scotland-dishes-try\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 dishes you absolutely have to try on your next trip to Scotland<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky8-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"two glasses of whisky\" class=\"wp-image-865087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky8-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky8-330x186.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky8.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-is-it-whisky-or-whiskey\"><strong>7. Is it \u2018whisky\u2019 or \u2018whiskey?\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking into facts about Scottish whisky, you might notice that it has two different spellings &#8211; some people add an \u2018e\u2019. In general, \u2018whiskey\u2019 is the spelling for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/story\/whats-the-difference-between-whiskey-and-whisky-what-about-scotch-bourbon-and-rye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Irish or American whiskey<\/a>, while \u2018whisky\u2019 is the spelling in all other countries. The use of \u2018whisky\u2019 is even enshrined in Scottish history and law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s actually a story behind the different spellings. The original word translates from the Gaelic language of both the Irish and the Scots. The Irish also wanted to differentiate between Irish and Scottish whisky in the 19th century, as Scotch whisky was usually of a lower standard than Irish whisky at that time &#8211; so they went with a different spelling. The Irish immigrants who went to the USA took the whiskey spelling with them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/burns-night-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The food you can expect to enjoy if you&#8217;re travelling to Scotland for Burns Night<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-the-angel-s-share\"><strong>8. The angel\u2019s share<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go whisky tasting, you might hear the term \u2018angel\u2019s share\u2019. But what is it all about? Whisky makers store the golden nectar in wooden barrels, but even the tightest grain wood is still porous. As the whisky ages, the alcohol gradually evaporates about 1.5 to 2% every year that it matures. Whisky makers call this the \u2018angel\u2019s share\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/13-things-never-say-person-from-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13 things you should never say to a person from Scotland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky3-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"barrels of Scottish whisky\" class=\"wp-image-865086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky3-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky3-330x186.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/scotch-whisky3.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-scotch-whisky-usually-matures-in-american-bourbon-casks\">9. Scotch whisky usually matures in American bourbon casks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Scotch whisky is a proud product of Scotland, one of the most interesting facts about Scottish whisky is that around 90% of it matures in casks once used for American bourbon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Scotch whisky began rapidly expanding in the 19th century, whisky makers often used casks that once held sherry and port from Spain and Portugal. Once these became harder to find, Scottish distillers turned to Kentucky bourbon distilleries to buy old bourbon barrels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were several benefits to this, as bourbon has to age in new oak casks which can only be used once. That means there\u2019s always a steady supply of casks for Scottish whisky distilleries.&nbsp;The casks also give Scotch whisky a unique flavour as bourbon casks are infused with flavours like vanilla, honey, fruit and caramel. Some Scotch whiskies are still aged in sherry casks which gives them spice and fruity flavours like cinnamon, cardamom, dates, figs or sultanas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you know any fun facts about Scottish whisky? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the national drink of Scotland and a beloved beverage the world over, there are plenty of fascinating facts about Scottish whisky. 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