👉 Scots whisky is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from malted barley, which is fermented and then aged in oak barrels. It is typically aged for at least 2-3 years before it can be consumed. The term "scotch" comes from the Gaelic word "scot," meaning "beach," as scots whisky has a distinctive flavor profile that is often described as being similar to a mix of Irish and Scotch whiskies, which are both distilleries in Ireland