Viski Dilbilgisi

- Single malt whisky = a malted barley whisky from one distillery. 
- Single grain whisky = a grain whisky from one distillery (maybe not 1 type of grain). 
- Blended malt whisky = a mix of single malt whiskies from two or more distilleries. 
- Blended grain whisky = a mix of grain whiskies from more than one distillery. 
- Blended Scotch whisky = a mix of malt & grain whiskies, usually multiple distilleries.

Pronunciation:

Aberlour - Aber-lower
Auchentoshan - Ochentoshen
Auchroisk - Othrusk
Bruichladdich - Brew-ich-laddie
Bunnahabhain - Boon-a-haavun
Caol Ila - Kaal-eela
Cardhu - Kar-doo
Clynelish - Klyn-leesh
Dailuaine - Dall-Yewan
Glen Garioch - Glen Gee-ree
Glenmorangie - Glen-Mranjee
Knockdhu - Nock-doo
Laphroaig - La-froyg
Ledaig - Led-chig
Pittyvaich - Pitt-ee-vay-ich
Strathisla - Strath-eye-la
Teaninich - Tee-an-inich
Tomintoul - Tomin-towel
Tullibardine - Tully-bard-eye-n

ABV - Alcohol By Volume (percentage)
Age statement - years of maturation
Aldehydes - Grassy, leathery aromas
Anorak - Fashionable piece of clothing
Barrel - 200 liter Bourbon cask
Bastard malt - malt of dubious origins
BFYB - Bang-For-Your-Buck
Body - Mouth feel of a whisky
Butt - 500 liter Sherry cask
C/S - Cask Strength
Dram - Measurement of whisky (glass)
Dramming - Drinking whisky
Esters - Fruity, flowery aroma's
Finish (1) - Aftertaste of a whisky
Finish (2) - Maturation in second cask
Finish (3) - Dyslectic from Finland
Gorda - Massive sherry cask
Hogshead - 225 to 275 liter cask
Lyne Arm - Tennis elbow for drinkers
IB - Independent bottling
Malt Mileage - Number of tasted malts
NAS - No Age Statement
OB - Official / owner bottling
Octave - 63 liter sherry cask
Overproof - ABV higher than 46%
Phenols - Peaty, smoky aroma's
Proof - old system to measure ABV
Puncheon - 450 liter Sherry cask
Quaich - Traditional drinking cup
Skalk - First dram of the morning
Slainte - Cheers!
SMSW - Single Malt Scotch Whisky
SMWS - Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Snifter - Proper nosing glass
SWA - Scotch Whisky Association
Tumbler - Philistine's glass
Vatting - blend of different whiskies
Vintage - Year of distillation
WIP - Work In Progress (unbottled) 
YO - Years Old