Malt whisky whisky regulations require malt whisky to be made in pot stills using water and malted barley without the addition of any other cereals, and the whisky must be aged for at least three years in oak casks. The use of new barrels is not required. Caramel coloring can be added, but no other additives are allowed. Irish whiskey 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
The Whisky Barrel The Whisky Barrel shop has retailed a variety of Scotch whisky bottlings which have been exclusive to the company. The Whisky Barrel has gained a number of awards from the drinks and e-commerce industries including ISIS (Internet Shopping is Safe) accredited retailer and Whisky Magazine's Icons of Whisky Scotland nominations. A study by the Scotch Whisky Association in July 2011 calculated that whisky tourism brings £30 million per annum to the UK economy. In addition, it was revealed that exports of Scotch Whisky reached £1.8 billion between January and June 2011. The Whisky Barrel The Whisky Barrel is a Scottish