Single Malt Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009

The Single Malt Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 set the legal standards for Scotch whisky labeled as "single malt." To qualify, the whisky must be made from malted barley at a single distillery in Scotland, distilled in pot stills, aged in oak casks for at least three years, and bottled at a minimum of 40% alcohol by volume. These rules ensure authenticity, quality, and consistency, maintaining the traditional craftsmanship and geographical integrity of single malt Scotch whisky.