Lyne arm
In pot distillation, the conduit connecting the head of the still to the condensing unit.
Glossary Terms
Lowlands
A whisky-producing region in the south of Scotland, or a term describing whisky from this region.
Lincoln County Process
A technique used in the production of Tennessee whiskey. The unaged spirit is filtered through sugar maple charcoal before going into the barrel. See also Charcoal mellowing.
Kiln
An oven used to dry green malt, which stops the germination process started by malting.
Jigger
A bartending device used for measuring a predetermined small volume of spirits. May refer to a standard measurement of spirits, typically 1.5 fl. oz.
Japanese whisky
Whisky produced in Japan. There are few regulations governing its production; however, many Japanese whiskies resemble single malt or blended Scotch whiskies in style. For more information, see “Instant Expert: Japanese Whisky.”
Islay
A whisky-producing island off the west coast of Scotland, or a term describing whisky from this island. Islay whiskies are generally heavily peated.
Islands
Any of the whisky-producing islands of Scotland (generally excepting Islay as a distinct region), or a term describing whisky from these regions.
Irish whiskey
Whiskey made and matured anywhere in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Irish whiskey must contain malted barley and may include other unmalted cereal grains, must be distilled to an ABV no higher than 94.8%, and must
Independent bottler
A company that purchases, bottles, and sells whisky from outside distilleries. They may blend these whiskies, offer them under another name, or—for many Scottish independent bottlers—sell the whisky under the original distiller’s name, with the
High rye
Refers to a bourbon containing a large percentage of rye in the mashbill—often around 20-35%.
Highlands
A whisky-producing region in the northern part of Scotland, or, a term describing whisky from this region.