Scotch whisky

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Scotch whisky

First recorded in 1825–35

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Scotch whisky

The United States remains the primary export market for Scotch whisky, accounting for $1.2 billion per year.

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

Tariffs on Scotch whisky from the U.K. currently stand at 10%, but were slated to increase to 25% in June, when a previous trade compromise on the spirits was set to expire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Tariffs on Scotch whisky from the U.K. are 10% and were set to increase to 25% in June.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Swinney previously met the US president at the White House in September last year to discuss a potential deal to exempt Scotch whisky from US import tariffs.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026

The Scotch will tell you that Irish whisky is no good; the Irish will tell you that Scotch whisky is simply detestable.

From Friend Mac Donald by Max O'Rell