what is the difference between scotch and whiskey?

Answer 1

Scotch is a type of Whiskey for **** sakes!

Answer 2

Scotch is whiskey. The term "whiskey" applies to any spirits that uses specific grains and follows aging guidelines.
To be called scotch, it must come from Scotland, no exceptions. However, here is America the term "Scotch whiskey" is shortened to just "scotch."
But there is Irish whiskey (Jameson, Bushmills) that can only come from Ireland. Canadian whiskey (Crown Royal, Canadian Club) of course can only come from Canada. Bourbon whiskey (Jim Beam, Makers Mark) can only come from Kentucky and must be aged a minimum of two years in new charred oak barrels and use a 51% corn mash. American whiskey (Jack Daniels) can follow the same guidelines as bourbon, but since it doesn't come from Kentucky, it cannot be called bourbon.

Answer 3

They are the same. Whiskey is often referred to as scotch because Scotland is the birthplace of the drink and so many of the people there drink so much of it. Also, if the bottle says Scotch whiskey, it must have been distilled in Scotland, and if not someone has broken the law.

Answer 4

the main difference in any whiskey or whisky (including Scotch) is the grain(s) used to produce it, including barley, corn and rye. some use a single grain and some are blends.

secondary differences come from the actual process of making it, for example Tennessee whiskey is like bourbon but receives an additional step of charcoal filtration.

tertiary differences appear in the taste itself.

Answer 5

Scotch comes from Scotland.
Everything else is whiskey.

Answer 6

Scotch is made from malted barley, which is dried over smoky peat moss fires to dry it before it is brewed, fermented and distilled.

other whiskeys are made by a similar process, but..

no other whiskey other than Scotch is made from smoked grain.

Answer 7

Mainly the flavor, which is distinctive. I believe it is called "Scotch Whiskey," actually.

Answer 8

All Scotches are whiskies, not all whiskies are Scotch.
Scotch just refers to whiskies that are made in Scotland (technically, short for "Scotch Whisky")

Answer 9

Dear minte_lim,

Scotch whisky is whisky made in Scotland. In the English-speaking world, it is often referred to as "Scotch", except in Scotland, where the term whisky is most often sufficient.
Scotch whisky is divided into four distinct categories: single malt, vatted malt (also called "pure malt"), blended, and single grain.

For more Information please check the link below :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_whisky

I think that is as clear as Crystal clear water.

Best Regards..............Iranian Bobby

Answer 10

Scotch is made only in Scotland,like cognac is from France, Port from Portugal, champagne is from the champagne region of France, bourbon is from Kentucky. Only a law to protect what's theirs.