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Whisky Types

Differentiates between whisky categories including single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch. Covers legal requirements and production differences. Type classification is frequently tested in the written exam.

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Learning Objectives

Define and differentiate single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch whisky
Explain the legal requirements and production differences for each whisky type
Describe the role of blending in creating consistent Scotch whisky products
Identify examples of each whisky type and recognize their typical characteristics

Topics

Blending First-fill Body with Refill Clarity

Combining first-fill casks (rich body, vanilla/toffee) with refill casks (spirit clarity, delicate balance) creates complexity while maintaining elegance.