Scotch whisky, produced entirely in Scotland and matured for at least three years in oak barrels, is known for its rich aromas, complex flavors and diverse regional varieties. Try a bold, peaty Scotch from Islay or an elegant, sweet Scotch from Speyside, and find the drink you’ll want to relax with at the end of a long day.

The Language of Scotch

Age: determined by the amount of time the spirit (the youngest spirit if in a blend) has spent in oak casks

The Angels' Share: the alcohol that evaporates during maturation in the cask

Balance: the composition of flavors and how well they complement each other

Clarity: the brightness or cloudiness of a whisky

Color: the appearance determined by the type of oak cask used and the length of maturation

Dram: a "wee" measure of whisky

Legs: the trails left on the inside of the glass after whisky is swirled; thicker, slow-moving legs usually indicate an older whisky, and long legs usually indicate high alcohol content

Maturation: the aging process within an oak cask (not in the bottle)

Nose: the aroma of a whisky

Peat: organic matter used as fuel to dry the malted barley for some whiskies, giving them a distinctive smoky aroma and flavor

Viscosity: the thickness of a whisky