Guest Post: Exploring Scotch Whisky

The term Scotch whisky refers specifically and only to whisky made in Scotland – in fact the term is protected so that it cannot be used for whisky made anywhere else in the world. Whisky is made by fermenting different grains including barley, wheat, rye and corn, which are then aged in oak barrels over a period of years to develop the flavour of the drink.

scotch whisky poster

Scotch whiskies are fermented in Scotland and must be matured in an oak cask for at least three years in order to qualify for sale as a Scotch. When whisky was first taxed in Scotland in 1644, illegitimate distilleries and smuggling became fairly rife, and many modern Scottish distilleries stand on the same spots where smugglers trafficked whiskey in past centuries.

Scotch is a specialty drink which is enjoyed all over the world, and remains a pride of Scotland wherever it is consumed. The most expensive bottle of Scotch ever bought sold for £288,000 at a Sotheby’s auction in 2010; a 64 year old bottle of Macallan that was housed in a crystal decanter made by French designer Lalique. The sale of the bottle was in aid of “charity: water”, a charity which provides clean drinking water for people in developing countries.

The poster above was designed by Jeremy Harnell as part of a series for P&O Cruises, celebrating the drinks range on-board the cruise ships. As well as whiskies, the menu includes a wine list selected by wine expert Olly Smith.

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