What is Scotch Whisky?

Scotch Whisky is a distilled spirit made in Scotland from cereals, water and yeast. Find out more here.

What does 'whisky' mean?

The term 'whisky' comes from the Gaelic 'uisge beatha' or 'usquebaugh', meaning water of life.

Which spelling is correct - whisky or whiskey?

Production and maturations of whisk(e)y is governed by law, not the word. Scotch Whisky and Irish Whiskey are often distinguished in spelling'. American whiskey is usually spelt with an 'e', while English, Welsh, Japanese and most other world whiskies are not.