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regulations are almost identical to Scotch regulations. Malt whiskey must be distilled in a pot still from a mash of 100 % malted barley, which may be peated or unpeated in character, although unpeated malt is typically used. All Irish whiskeys must be matured for at least three years in wooden
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The exact definitions of "malt whisky" and "single malt whisky" and the restrictions governing their production vary according to regulations established by different jurisdictions for marketing whisky. For example,
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regulations allow the addition of flavoring agents as well as caramel coloring. There is no maximum limit on the alcohol level of the distillation or aging for Canadian whisky, so the distillate may be close to
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before aging. Like the regulations for the aging of Irish and Scotch whisky, the aging requirement for Canadian whisky is three years, and the use of new barrels is not required.
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using water and malted barley without the addition of any other grains or cereals, and the whisky must be aged for at least three years in oak casks. The use of new
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casks (which may have been previously used) and must contain a minimum of 40 % alcohol by volume, with caramel coloring as the only allowed additive.
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that contains at least 51 % straight malt whisky may be labelled as
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The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009: Guidance for Producers and Bottlers
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whisky
mash
malted
barley
single malt whisky
rye malt whisky
buckwheat malt whisky
Scotch whisky
pot stills
barrels
Caramel coloring
Irish whiskey
Single pot still whiskey
United States
Code of Federal Regulations
alcohol by volume
neutral spirits
straight
blended whisky
blended malt whisky
Canadian whisky
neutral
List of barley-based beverages
Outline of whisky
The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009
The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009: Guidance for Producers and Bottlers
Archived
Wayback Machine
"Technical file setting out the specifications with which Irish Whiskey / Uisce Beatha Eireannach / Irish Whisky must comply"

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