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| Feature | Scotch Single Malt | Bourbon | Irish Whiskey | Japanese Whisky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grain | 100% malted barley | โฅ51% corn | Malted + unmalted barley | Various (malt, corn, grain) |
| Distillation | Pot still (double) | Column still (+ doubler) | Usually triple pot still | Pot or column (varied) |
| Maturation | โฅ3 years, Scotland, oak casks | New charred oak, no minimum | โฅ3 years, Ireland, wood casks | No legal minimum (varies) |
| Peat | Optional โ signature for Islay | Rarely used | Almost never used | Occasionally (Hakushu, Chichibu) |
| ABV bottling | โฅ40% | โฅ40% (80 proof) | โฅ40% | โฅ40% |
| Typical flavours | Fruit, sherry, smoke, malt | Vanilla, caramel, oak, sweet corn | Light, smooth, fruity, floral | Delicate, fruity, precise |