Scotch Day 2026: Raise a toast to these 5 facts

Scotch Day

Scotch Day is celebrated every July 27, marking the first official mention of Scotch whisky in Scotland`s Exchequer Rolls in 1494

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Origins of the drink

Scotch whisky originated in Scotland, where it was first officially recorded in 1494 by a Scottish tax official

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A symbol of rebellion

Scottish whisky became a symbol of rebellion as Highland clans defied heavy British taxes by distilling illicit spirits and outwitting excise officers

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Types of Scotch

Scotch whisky comes in five types: single malt, single grain, blended malt, blended grain, and blended Scotch, each with its own unique character

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The `Glen` in the name

In Scottish Gaelic, "Glen" means "valley," and these valleys offered the pure water and fertile land needed for whisky-making

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