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Q. What is Malt Whisky?
A. Single Malt Scotch whisky is the product of one specific distillery and has not been mixed with whisky from any other distilleries. The greatest concentration of malt whisky distilleries can be found in the Speyside region of northeast Scotland, with Highland, Lowland and Islay being the other main malt whisky producing zones. Each of these regions has its own particular distinctive style of malt whisky and although it is not possible for two malts to be identical, even if the distilleries that produce them happen to stand side by side, it is usually possible to distinguish in which region of Scotland a particular whisky was made.

Q. What is Vatted Malt?
A. Vatted Malt will contain a number of malt whiskies that have been skilfully blended together or "married," to create a consistent whisky with its own distinct, identifiable character. Such malt can also consist entirely of malt whiskies of various ages from the same distillery. However, Vatted malts will never contain any grain whisky. A fairly uncommon type of whisky, it is often well suited to those who prefer their whisky to be less challenging, due to the fact that the blender's skill will more often than not produce unvarying malt with highly definable traits.

Q.  What is a Blended Whisky?
A. Blended Scotch Whisky may contain a combination of whiskies from over 40 or 50 different malt and grain distilleries. The normal ratio of malt to grain is 60% grain 40% malt. The percentage of malt used will determine the quality and smoothness of taste and character. Each whisky used in the blending process will have been matured for a minimum of 3 years; however there are a number of higher aged blended scotch whiskies available.

Q. What is a single grain whisky?
A. Single Grain Whisky is the product of one Grain distillery and is usually made from wheat, corn or unmalted barley. There are about 8 operating grain distilleries in Scotland, the majority being in central Scotland with the exception of Invergordon in the northern Highlands and Girvan in the far south. There are of course more grain distilleries, which are now closed or mothballed.

Q. What is the best way of drinking whisky?
A. There is no right or wrong way to drink Scotch whisky - it's all down to personal taste at the end of the day.

Q. How long will my order take to complete?
A. The Personalised Scotch Whisky Co. requires 10 working days to complete your order from receipt of the approved label design. Then we offer next day delivery on completion of your order.

Q. Can I increase my order once I’ve approved the design?
A. Once you have placed your order, you may increase the quantity up to three days prior to your wedding date. The Personalised Scotch Whisky Co. appreciates that numbers can change at the last minute due to late guest acceptances. We will do everything in our power to meet your requirements.

Q. Do I have to choose a label template for my design?
A. The Personalised Scotch Whisky Co. does not have label templates for you to choose from.  We design you label to your exact requirements thus making your label truly personalised.