Whisk(e)y Terminology

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There are currently 5 names in this directory beginning with the letter D.

Distillation

The fourth element of the production process. Achieved by processing the liquid through a still. Most Scottish whiskies are distilled twice. Irish whiskies are triple distilled.

Distillery

The place where the liquor is distilled.

Draff

The solids remaining in the Mash Tun after mashing. Used to make animal feed.

Dram

Colloquial term for a measure of whisky. A Scottish term for a measure of spirits, particularly whisky. The term is said to originate from the Greek 'Drachma' which refers to the apothecary measurement of sixty grains, equal to 1/8 ounce.

Duty

Taxes that have to be paid by the distiller according to the amount of pure alcohol produced. Tax that has to be paid when goods are transported between countries without special agreements.