Single Malt Whisky is Made this Way

An Illustrated Description of the Single Malt Whisky Production

Scottish Barley Field

Barley and water are the fundamental ingredients for Scottish single malt whisky for more than 500 years. Scotland has a beautiful landscape. The huge barley fields form the character of the Scottish Highlands during the harvesting season.

Scotland has an uncomparable water. The water is very, very smooth due to the lack of limestones in Scotland. The rain flows off the heather coated mountain slopes and passes the peaty meadows until it reaches the bottom of the valleys. During this travel it acquires the typical taste of each distillery. Small and wel preserved sources generate the water for the single malt whiskys. But the big waters are also needed for the production of whisky. The supply the necessary cooling water for the stills.

The Malting of Barley

The Alcoholic Fermentation

The Distilling

The Filling of the Casks

The Maturation in Casks

The Bottling

If you think after the study of this pages, that single malt whisky is a science in itself you might be right. But the consumption is easy. Let your taste be your leader. Drink it pure or with a little smooth water. Never use ice or mineral or soda water. This would cover the uncomparable taste of the Scottish national drink.