Buchanan's Master honors the malt's flavor and blend over the aging. It is a blend of malts, at least one from every region in Scotland, hand-picked by our Master Blender, Keith Law, one of the most prestigious names in whisky worldwide. Is whiskey Scottish or Irish? According to historians, Irish whiskey became very popular during the years of 1600, since it was the first to be distilled by XII century monks. They used it as a natural remedy to cure colds until it became a preferred drink in parties and funerals since it warmed the body and was thought to be a healer for soul pains. Though whiskey is the gift of the Irish to the world, it was the Scottish who, thanks to its mystical and legendary land, perfected through artisanal methods this distilled liquid, and turned Scotch into one of the most popular and desired spirits in the whole world. What is a blended scotch whisky? A blended Scotch whisky is the result of two or more whiskies from many distilleries. Most of them are a blend of malt whiskies and grain whiskies, which gives them body and complexity. The blended Scotch is a best seller and it must be aged for at least three years and one day in oak barrels. Blended manufacturing started in the middle of the 19th century, motivated by a cost reduction need. When Coffey Still invented the alembic or still, new softer and sweeter flavors were created, that becoming a great success among consumers. The main idea of a blended scotch is to create a style, a unique recipe for each variety and brand that can be repeated year after year. The blended are usually the result of the Master Blender's creativity and sensibility. When searching for a perfect balance, the Master Blender can mix up to 50 kinds of whiskies from different distilleries.