Malt whisky
Malt whisky is
Laws
The exact definitions of "malt whisky" and "single malt whisky" and the restrictions governing their production vary according to regulations established by different jurisdictions for marketing whisky. For example,
Irish whiskey regulations are almost identical to Scotch regulations.[3] Malt whiskey must be distilled in a pot still from a mash of 100% malted barley, which may be peated or unpeated in character, although unpeated malt is typically used. All Irish whiskeys must be matured for at least three years in wooden casks (which may have been previously used) and must contain a minimum of 40% alcohol by volume, with caramel coloring as the only allowed additive. Single pot still whiskey, while also being primarily made from malted barley, is not called malt whisky because it contains unmalted barley. It is considered a separate category under Irish regulations.
In the
See also
- List of barley-based beverages
- Outline of whisky
References
- ^ The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, The National Archives, 2009.
- ^ The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009: Guidance for Producers and Bottlers Archived 2010-07-05 at the Wayback Machine, Scotch Whisky Association, February 12, 2009.
- ^ "Technical file setting out the specifications with which Irish Whiskey / Uisce Beatha Eireannach / Irish Whisky must comply" (PDF). www.agriculture.gov.ie. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and the Marine. October 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ^ "Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits, Title 27 Code of Federal Regulations, Pt. 5.22" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-10-17.
- ^ a b "Canadian Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c. 870) – Malt Whisky (B.02.013)". (Access date March 25, 2015.)
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