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Scotch Whiskey

Scotch Whiskey. Michael Mortensen. History. Scotland first began distilling spirits in the 1490’s. Shortly after Scotland was granted a monopoly on whisky distilling. Due to the risk of using up valuable grains and leading to famine, production was limited to for personal use only.

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Scotch Whiskey

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  1. Scotch Whiskey Michael Mortensen

  2. History • Scotland first began distilling spirits in the 1490’s. • Shortly after Scotland was granted a monopoly on whisky distilling. • Due to the risk of using up valuable grains and leading to famine, production was limited to for personal use only. • First taxed by the Scottish government in 1644.

  3. Ingredients • The ingredients involved in Scotch Whiskey are few • Barley • Fresh water • Peat (for the kiln firing process to add smokiness to the Scotch)

  4. Regions of Scotland

  5. English Involvement • In 1603, Scotland fell under English control. • The English brought Scotch to new parts of the world. • Taxation of ingredients began. • Taxation lead to illegal distilling. • Revenues actually fell after taxation was implemented.

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