Scotch Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Scotch
This is a timed quiz. You will be given 400 seconds to answer all questions. Are you ready?
What is the meaning of the word 'Whisky' in the Gaelic language?
In the Gaelic language, the word whisky means, 'Water of life.' Originally, the term 'Whisky' has been derived from the Gaelic 'uisge beatha'. Gaelic is a part of the Celtic language, which is spoken in the Highlands of Scotland.
There is a specific name given to the people who manufacture whiskey casks. What are these people called?
The craftsman who manufactures the whiskey casks are called Coopers. The facility where they make the wooden barrels, tubs, troughs casks, and similar containers are called Cooperage.
Before bottling, one of the ingredients listed below is allowed to be added to Scotch whisky. Which is the ingredient?
Before bottling, the ingredient that is permitted as an additive is Caramel color. It gives a darker shade to the whisky without altering its flavor. Any American whisky, marked 'straight' or Bourbon does not have caramel color added to it.
You must have tasted Canadian blended whisky. What does it taste like as compared to other whiskeys?
Canadian blended whiskey is a combination of more than one-grain liquors. As a result, it is much smoother than other whiskeys. Some manufacturing companies add rye to give an extra dash of flavor and punch.
Which country is ranked first in the per capita consumption of whiskey?
France is the number one country in terms of per capita whisky consumption, which is 2.15 liters consumed per person. Though India is ranked the highest in terms of overall whisky consumption, with an average consumption of 2.6 liters per person, it is behind in per capita consumption owing to its large non-drinking population.
The term 'wee dram' is quite common in the whisky world. What does it stand for?
The term ‘wee dram’ is used for a shot of Scotch whisky. It is very commonly used for a measure of whisky by whisky lovers.
Do you know which type of wood is used to mature whiskey, after which it is legally assigned the status of “Scotch Whiskey”?
Whisky is left to age in casks made of Oakwood. The whisky needs to be aged for a minimum of three years in oak to be legally assigned the status of 'Scotch Whisky.'
“An Angle’s share” is a term used in the manufacturing process of Whisky. What is the meaning of this term?
The meaning of the term 'Angel's share' is the amount of alcohol that gets evaporated during the aging process. It was so-called because the whiskey that evaporated perfumed the air of the storehouse. The term became prevalent in medieval Scotland and Ireland.
Which one of the names listed below, is the oldest single-malt whisky distillery?
The Glenlivet distillery situated near Ballindaloch in Moray, Scotland, is the oldest distillery that produces Single malt Scotch whiskey. It was set up in 1854 and has been operational since then.
There is one advantage that gives an upper edge to Blended Scotch Whiskey over Single malt Scotch Whiskey. What is it?
Blended Scotch Whisky is a combination of two or more malt or grain whiskies, which gives it a well-rounded flavor. It is much lighter and smoother on the palate as compared to Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Usually, scotch is distilled in a container made of specific material. Which material are these containers made of?
The containers in which the scotch is distilled are made of copper. The interaction between the beverage and copper is a significant factor that adds to the overall flavor of the drink.
You must have seen and tasted whisky over the years. Do you know the real color of whisky?
The whisky is brown. It acquires the color of the barrel. The longer the whisky stays in the barrel, the darker it's color. Since alcohol is a solvent, it seeps in pigment components and the flavor of the wood of which the barrel is made.
There is a whisky room at the Karma Lake of Menteith. What is the name given to this room?
Karma Lake of Menteith has a whisky room called The Malt Vault. This fantastic feature of the hotel has a collection of the rarest varieties of whisky from all over the world, namely, 30-year-old Glenfarclas, 30-year-old Bunnahabhan, 16-year-old special reserve Lagavulin and the list goes on.
Which country has been ranked as the biggest consumer of Scotch whisky?
As per the latest survey, India is the topmost consumer of Scotch Whisky all over the world. It has left behind The United States of America and France as proud consumers and producers of Scotch whisky. To sum this up in one sentence, Indian consumes approximately half of the whisky produced in the entire world. India also sells almost half of the world's whiskey bottles.
Irish Whiskeys are world-famous. How many times is it distilled?
Irish whiskey is distilled three times, which makes it a lot smoother and higher in alcohol content as compared to Scotch, which is distilled two times. This practice of distilling whiskey thrice was introduced by John Jameson.
Can you guess the name of the celebrity who was buried with the bottle of Jack Daniel's?
Frank Sinatra, an American actor, singer, and producer, is buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel's. He was considered one of the most popular singers and entertainers of the twentieth century. To honor Frank Sinatra, Jack Daniel's also launched a premium whisky, Sinatra Select.
Scotch whisky is not new. It has been present for years. Many people are unaware that it is legally defined in the law of the United Kingdom. Do you know which is the law that first defined whisky?
The Scotch Whisky Act of 1988 was the first law that defined whisky. It was an Act to the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was passed on 28th June 1988, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It forbade the sale of whisky if it did not conform to the definition laid out in the Act. The Act was completely revoked by The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009.
The Guinness Book of World Records indicates that the oldest whiskey in the world is The Baker’s Pure Rye Whisky, 1847. Can you guess in which year was it distilled?
The Baker’s Pure Rye Whisky was distilled in the year 1847. As per the last verification on 1st November 2018, it is owned by Adam Herz (The United States of America).
Jack Daniel's is manufactured in one of the states in the United States of America. Which state is it?
Jack Daniel's is manufactured in Lynchburg, Tennessee. It is produced by Jack Daniel Distillery, which is owned by Brown-Forman Corporation, since 1956.
What is the meaning of peated whisky?
Peated Whisky means whisky with a smoky flavor. The flavor is released due to the drying of malted barley over the peat fire. The strength of the smoky flavor depends on the duration and intensity of exposure to the peat smoke.
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