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Today's video is a beginner's guide to Scotch! This style of whisky is considered by many to be the best in the world. Prices reflect that, making purchasing an unfamiliar bottle intimidating. Let's cover some basics to make this spirit a bit more approachable! We’ll discuss some rules, the different types of scotch, the regions where they’re made, and some general characteristics of the whiskies. I'll even share some recommendations for those looking to try something! Cheers!

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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Whisky vs Whiskey: 0:53
5 Rules: 1:37
5 Types: 2:51
5 Regions: 5:33
Other Recommendations: 13:27
Sign Off: 15:04

THE BOTTLES ON THE TABLE
The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch
Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt
Glennfidich 12 Year Single Malt
Edradour 10 Year Highland Single Malt
Aberfeldy 12 Year Single Malt
Talisker 10 Year Single Malt
Auchentoshan 12 Year Single Malt
Springbank 10 Year Campbeltown Single Malt
Laphroaig 10 Year Islay Single Malt
Laphroaig 18 Year Islay Single Malt
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Islay Single Malt

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Glenffidich Distillery(RLH)1979, Richard Harvey, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons

River Spey from the old bridge by Jim Barton, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons

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