The crown jewel of the European liquor industry, this alcoholic beverage has been in production in the northern part of the British Isles for centuries. Usually consumed “on the rocks” or “straight” for maximum taste appreciation, Scotch is subject by legal regulations to a very specific formula and method of preparation. In fact, Scotch Whisky doesn't just mean “whisky made in Scotland”- it's actually illegal for whisky to be produced in Scotland that isn't made by the rules of Scotch (as this practice might reduce Scotch's quality). Scotch can be single malt, blended malt, or single grain, which refers to the ingredients used to make the whisky (malted barley as opposed to mixture of other cereals) and the process that a distillery employs to get its end product; a single batch of scotch “mash” is produced for Single Malts, whereas different batches are mixed in the creation of blended malt. Another Scottish law requires whisky to be aged for three years and one day in order to be considered Scotch. It's safe to say that a developed palate for the stuff requires a strong stomach, a seasoned liver, and (most importantly) a plump wallet.
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