Scottish drinks

Scotch Whisky

The are two basic classes of whisky:

• Malt Whisky - more expensive, this is the product of a single distillery.

• Blended Whisky - cheaper and more popular, this comes from several distilleries and is mixed, often with some proportion of industrial spirit, to give a standard flavour

Indian Pale Ale (IPA)

Hot Toddy

- Place a teaspoon-full of sugar and a teaspoon-full of scottish heather honey in a warm glass. Add a measure of scotch whisky (usually not a malt) and top up with boiling water.

- Traditionally should be stirred gently with a silver spoon.
 
- An excellent cure for the common cold, or just when feeling down!