Irish whiskey is made with a blend of malted and unmalted barley in the pot still phase, whereas Scotch uses only malted barley (grain that has been soaked so that it begins to sprout).Mar 17, 2010
What is the difference between scotch and Irish Whiskey?
Scotch Whisky is made from malted barley and generally has a fuller, heavier taste than many other whiskies. Irish whiskey, by contrast, uses a combination of malted and unmalted barley, and is renowned for its smooth flavour and hints of vanilla.Sep 13, 2018