Scotch whisky

noun

1. whiskey distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley in a pot still.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotch whisky¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

The UK will cut taxes on Indian clothing, footwear, jewellery and frozen seafood, among other goods, while India will reduce duties on the import of Scotch whisky, cosmetics, medical devices and luxury cars.

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First Minister John Swinney spent 50 minutes with the president in the Oval Office the week before the State visit, making the case for Scotch whisky.

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UK negotiators have been working ahead of the state visit to secure further concessions on trade and Swinney has seized the opportunity to contribute to that effort on behalf of Scotch whisky.

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After Swinney met the president at his golf resort in Aberdeenshire, the first minister said he had made the case for better trading terms for Scotch whisky.

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First Minister John Swinney is flying to the United States to make a fresh appeal for better trade terms for Scotch whisky.

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