Look up Scotch terms without turning every label word into a quality claim.

How the glossary is written

Definitions distinguish legal Scotch Whisky categories from informal industry language. Sensory and production terms are explained without implying that one process detail guarantees one flavour. Where a term has a more detailed guide or calculator, the glossary links directly to it.

Primary reference points

• Scotch Whisky Association: Scotch Whisky categories
• Scotch Whisky Association: how Scotch Whisky is made
• GOV.UK: producing Scotch Whisky