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Post by Montegriffo on Jan 26, 2024 15:03:41 GMT
Even when used correctly to describe whisky made in Scotland? I have never ever in my life heard a fellow scot call whisky scotch. not once. It may be an English term that is used to describe the water of life , but it certainly isn't a colloquial term used in scotland. Fair enough. I would say that many English use the prefix Scotch to differentiate it from inferior whiskey. It denotes quality. All tastes like disinfectant to me though, single malt or cheap blended firewater. I'd rather have a Southern Comfort and orange juice with my girly palate. |
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Post by om15 on Jan 26, 2024 15:09:16 GMT
They used to.  |
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Post by Ripley on Jan 26, 2024 15:10:15 GMT
Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey? That isn't Scotch. Scotch is made from malted barley, but JD is made from a mash that is 80% corn, or so I believe. I don't drink the stuff. Ripley quick pointer , but in scotland , the word `scotch` is seen as an insult , and generally not used or accepted in casual conversation. Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa, and no excuses. I should, of course, have differentiated between whiskey and whisky. That's me in the dog box now, I suppose.  |
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Post by thomas on Jan 26, 2024 15:12:35 GMT
I have never ever in my life heard a fellow scot call whisky scotch. not once. It may be an English term that is used to describe the water of life , but it certainly isn't a colloquial term used in scotland. Fair enough. I would say that many English use the prefix Scotch to differentiate it from inferior whiskey. It denotes quality. All tastes like disinfectant to me though, single malt or cheap blended firewater. I'd rather have a Southern Comfort and orange juice with my girly palate. im not a big whiskey drinker monte. The point is though letting Ripley know the use of the term scotch is a no no in scotland. It's seen as an insult , and not something you say among a group of Scots if you are socialising. im sure the Japanese , who make good whiskey , would take exception to your rule . |
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Post by om15 on Jan 26, 2024 15:12:41 GMT
Not just once either,  |
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Post by Montegriffo on Jan 26, 2024 15:15:33 GMT
Ripley quick pointer , but in scotland , the word `scotch` is seen as an insult , and generally not used or accepted in casual conversation. Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa, and no excuses. I should, of course, have differentiated between whiskey and whisky. That's me in the dog box now, I suppose. You'll have to repair your relationship with some scotch tape.  |
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Post by thomas on Jan 26, 2024 15:18:34 GMT
Ripley quick pointer , but in scotland , the word `scotch` is seen as an insult , and generally not used or accepted in casual conversation. Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa, and no excuses. I should, of course, have differentiated between whiskey and whisky. That's me in the dog box now, I suppose. another English myth . I normally spell it whiskey. the use of an extra letter or not in English matters not a jot. Its proper name is of course according to dwellys dictionary in Scottish is `uisge beatha`or the water of life in English. Dont say scotch though in a Glaswegian pub, Ripley , if you ever visit. |
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Post by Montegriffo on Jan 26, 2024 15:27:16 GMT
Fair enough. I would say that many English use the prefix Scotch to differentiate it from inferior whiskey. It denotes quality. All tastes like disinfectant to me though, single malt or cheap blended firewater. I'd rather have a Southern Comfort and orange juice with my girly palate. im not a big whiskey drinker monte. The point is though letting Ripley know the use of the term scotch is a no no in scotland. It's seen as an insult , and not something you say among a group of Scots if you are socialising. im sure the Japanese , who make good whiskey , would take exception to your rule . A 'true Scotsman' drinks fancy imported French wines eh Thomas? |
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Post by Vinny on Jan 26, 2024 15:34:57 GMT
The Japanese (for example Suntory) make whisky not whiskey.
Scotch is appropriate for Scottish made single malts, (short)bread, broth, pies, and other Scottish foods.
Not people.
People from Scotland are fellow Brits.
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Post by Montegriffo on Jan 26, 2024 15:42:31 GMT
The Japanese (for example Suntory) make whisky not whiskey. Scotch is appropriate for Scottish made single malts, (short)bread, broth, pies, and other Scottish foods. Not people. People from Scotland are fellow Brits. The fact that Scots celebrate Burns night and have a distinct cuisine rather proves that they are more than just fellow Brits. |
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Post by Vinny on Jan 26, 2024 15:46:26 GMT
Same can be said of Lancashire and their hot pots, the Geordies and pease puddings, the Cornish and their pasties, Londoners, their jellied eels + pie and mash shops.
But they're all fellow Brits.
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Post by Ripley on Jan 26, 2024 15:54:38 GMT
Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa, and no excuses. I should, of course, have differentiated between whiskey and whisky. That's me in the dog box now, I suppose. another English myth . I normally spell it whiskey. the use of an extra letter or not in English matters not a jot. Its proper name is of course according to dwellys dictionary in Scottish is `uisge beatha`or the water of life in English. Dont say scotch though in a Glaswegian pub, Ripley , if you ever visit. I visit now and then, and I'm planning a visit in the next few months. In fulfillment of a long held interest in seeing Skara Brae, I will be cruising up the West coast of Norway as far as the Arctic Circle, then down to Lerwick, Kirkwall and Edinburgh. Glasgow is not on the itinerary this time. |
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Post by Montegriffo on Jan 26, 2024 16:00:54 GMT
Same can be said of Lancashire and their hot pots, the Geordies and pease puddings, the Cornish and their pasties, Londoners, their jellied eels + pie and mash shops. But they're all fellow Brits. Yet there is no such fuss made over Shakespeare day. I suspect few would even know the date without looking it up. |
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Post by Ripley on Jan 26, 2024 16:04:04 GMT
Same can be said of Lancashire and their hot pots, the Geordies and pease puddings, the Cornish and their pasties, Londoners, their jellied eels + pie and mash shops. But they're all fellow Brits. Yet there is no such fuss made over Shakespeare day. I suspect few would even know the date without looking it up. I recently read Bill Bryson's quite interesting book, Shakespeare, the World as a Stage. I don't think he even gives Shakespeare day a mention. |
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Post by Vinny on Jan 26, 2024 16:08:49 GMT
Shakespeare isn't easy reading, it's Old English with very odd phrases and grammar.
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