There are currently 5 names in this directory beginning with the letter A.
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ABV
The abbreviation for Alcohol By Volume. Measurement of the alcohol content of any alcoholic drink.
Age
The length of time Scotch whisky has been matured in the cask. Blended whiskies that state an age must use the age of the youngest whisky in the blend. Generally but not always, many distilleries will mark their whiskey offerings with the amount of time they’ve spent aging.
Age Statement
The length of time Scotch whisky has been matured in the cask. Blended whiskies that state an age must use the age of the youngest whisky in the blend. Generally but not always, many distilleries will mark their whiskey offerings with the amount of time they’ve spent aging.
Angel's Share
The whisky that evaporates during the maturation stage. In Scotland this accounts for a loss of approximately 2% per annum, though the Angel's Share is heightened in warmer climes and this rate can increase; in India the Angel's Share can account for a loss of as much as 12% abv per annum.