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National Scotch Day is observed each year on July 27, National Scotch Day celebrates the iconic whisky. The earliest written record of distilling whisky is found in the Exchequer Rolls tax records of Scotland. The earliest reference to a distillery is the famous Ferintosh distillery owned by Duncan Forbes of Culloden. The origins of Scotch date back to Christian monasteries of the 12th century. In order to be considered scotch, this classy and distinctive spirit must be made in Scotland. It must be fermented from malted barley, aged in oak barrels for at least three years and have an ABV or alcohol content of less than 94.8%. While most scotch is made with barley, water and yeast; other grains can be included. All fermentation additives are excluded, per law. There are five distinct classifications of Scotch whisky including single malt scotch, single grain scotch, blended malt scotch, blended grain scotch and blended scotch. Check out thousands of websites on https://lnkd.in/gGdtb_qX

Discover Why Major Distillers Will Survive the US Whiskey Glut While Small Ones May Suffer. Richard Woodard #USWhiskey #WhiskeyGlut #Distillers #IndustryInsight #MajorDistillers #CraftDistillers #WhiskeyMarket #AlcoholTrends #SpiritsIndustry #MarketChallenges

Seeing a distillery close its doors, after being unable to buy their product and have it shipped, is disheartening. It's frustrating when great producers, who I've met and make great products, are inaccessible. As an adult in the US, "the land of the free", this situation is infuriating. Regulatory capture in the alcohol beverage industry is real and very troubling. We need to work together to expand the evolving three channels, but this requires cooperation from everyone, including wholesalers who are actively damaging our industry at this point. #dtc #selfdistribution #RegulatoryCapture #threechannels #wineindustry #spiritsindustry #beerindustry #cider #mead #sake Craft Wine Association Distilled Spirits Council of the United States American Distilling Institute American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Can Scotch whisky be bottled outside Scotland? 🥃 Now, you may have heard people use the term ‘Scotch’ as a catch-all for spirits like single malt or blended whisky. You may have even heard the people or products of Scotland referred to as ‘Scotch’. And, there’s a reason for that. 1️⃣ For whisky to be called "Scotch," it must be distilled, matured, and bottled in Scotland, as per the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009. 2️⃣ There’s an exception, blended Scotch can be bottled abroad, but single malts must be bottled in Scotland. 3️⃣ These rules uphold Scotch whisky's global reputation for authenticity and quality. To be sold as Scotch, whisky must: - Be distilled in Scotland - Be aged in oak casks for at least three years - Have an alcohol by volume (ABV) of at least 40% - Be made of nothing more than grain, yeast, and water What’s your favorite Scotch? Let me know in the comments! 🥃👇 #sonalholland #masterofwine #scotch #whiskey #whisky #scotland #whiskyenthusiasts #whiskytips 

Ever wondered if whisky in a cask can go bad or spoil? 🥃 🤔 While wine and beer can both be affected by bacteria in wooden casks, whisky is a whole different story. Whisky in casks does not spoil in the same way perishable items do, it can degrade if over-aged, poorly stored, or if the cask itself is of low quality or becomes damaged. Proper care and monitoring are essential to ensure the whisky matures well and does not develop unwanted characteristics. Find out more intriguing facts about whisky aging from our experts today! #WhiskyFacts #WhiskyKnowledge #WhiskyCulture #WhiskyAging https://ow.ly/fvVp50TBzIn

Ladies, gentlemen, and whiskey enthusiasts, let’s raise our glasses to the whiskey of the hour –  New York Distilling Company, LLC’s Jaywalk Bonded Rye Whiskey. Reviewed by Tony Sachs for Forbes, New York Distilling Company’s new rye whiskey, Jaywalk Bonded Rye, has been named “whiskey of the week.” How does it stand out from the rest? By using a locally grown, non-GMO varietal called Field Race Rye. “My favorite of the three [expressions] is Jaywalk Bonded Rye, a 7 year old bottled-in-bond expression. The Horton grain really does make a difference — this is a spectacular rye, sweet and rich with notes of chocolate, brown sugar, baking spices, a touch of honey, and a hint of tropical fruit, like concentrated cantaloupe.” Learn more about this standout whiskey by clicking the link below.

Did you know the Kentucky Bourbon market is facing a supply-demand gap? 🥃 With a shortage of aged stock, brands are feeling the squeeze! Unlike Scotch whisky, where distillery reputation is key, bourbon relies on contract distillers to supply iconic brands like Bulleit Bourbon, Templeton Rye, and High West. 🏭 This structure makes bourbon’s value determined by the quality of the liquid and its age – setting it apart from Scotch! ⏳

A federal judge has declared the ban on home-distilling to be unconstitutional. On July 20, 1868 the U.S. Congress passed a law declaring, "...no person shall use any still, boiler, or other vessel for the purpose of distilling in any dwelling-house, nor any shed, yard, or enclosure connected with any dwelling-house , nor on board any vessel or boat, nor in any building or any premises where beer, lager beer, ale, porter, or other fermented liquors, vinegar or ether are manufactured or produced…”. The July 10, 2024 ruling says that Congress overstepped their constitutional authority. Get all the details in the full article. What do you think? 1. Should home distilling be allowed? 2. Will this be a good thing or bad thing for the distilled spirits industry? Kentucky Distillers' Association DistilleryTrail.com Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Brewhaus #HomeDistillersAssociation Responsibility.org

Good overview from the ACSA perspective--pointing out some top-of-thought issues like the fervent campaign to prevent small-business distilleries from connecting with consumers, the general headwinds faced by small- and mid-sized distilleries (as with many industries), and the need for legislative changes that provide distilleries in restrictive states the same opportunities as those in more supportive states. A couple quick notes: ➡ Prevention of DTC enactment has dragged on because one set of business owners are ready and willing to adapt to a changing marketplace, and another set of businesses is not. It is not any more complicated than that. The results of foot-dragging are far more complex, but know that *not a single consequence* is of benefit to the industry and its consumers. ➡ Distilleries are not alone in facing economic headwinds, but the industry is young enough that its players--as a whole--have limited to no experience with building strategy for an inhospitable market. There is little experience in opportunity determination and creation beyond "We make good spirits." Survival through the coming two to five years will be based on developing unified and fact-based strategies that drive tactics and execution. (Note: the most detrimental pattern I see is management's presumption that tactics are strategy, alas!) ➡ Hell, yeah, legislative changes need to be made in many states. But after now watching changes happen in three states, I'll be honest: The distilleries that complain make zero progress, but the distilleries that show legislators how to succeed get the job done. If you want legislative changes, step up. Research what has worked elsewhere, write the proposed legislation, show the benefit to the state, and make it easy for lawmakers to execute. Change isn't driven by complaint. It is achieved by action, investment, and collective understanding. Survival doesn't happen through hard work. It is achieved by focused assessment, planning, and targeted execution.