INT-MIX-1-1.2.1

Whisky and Brandy: Mash Bills, Regions and Age Designations

INT-MIX-1-1 · Spirits and Modifiers in Depth · INT-MIX-1-1.2 The Base Spirits II and the Modifier Shelf

Scotch is defined by whether it comes from one distillery and whether it is malt, grain or blend, while American whiskey is defined by its mash bill, with bourbon needing at least 51% corn and rye at least 51% rye. Cognac and Armagnac share the VS, VSOP and XO age designations, which always refer to the youngest spirit in the bottle.