Term given to the process of mixing whiskeys from more than one distillery in order to form a blend or vatting. The longer whiskey is left at the maturation stage the greater influence the chemicals within the wood will have. Term given to the material formed by decaying matter found in bog land. May be used as a fuel also known as Turf in Ireland. The heating of the contents of the still produces vapors containing the alcohol which is separated from the water.
Malt whiskey made by a single distillery and unmixed with either grain or pot still whiskeys.
The term given to the fermented liquid prior to being pumped into the wash still for the first distillation. Normally a coiled copper tube.