Can whiskey distilled in America be called scotch?

Scotch Whisky is a specific type of whisky that must meet the following requirements:

* Origin: Distilled in Scotland.

* Grain: Made from malted barley and other cereals.

* Maturation: Aged in oak barrels for at least three years.

* Other regulations: Specific standards for the water used, production methods, and more.

American whiskey is a broader term that encompasses various types of whiskey distilled in the United States, such as bourbon, rye, and Tennessee whiskey.

Therefore, even if an American whiskey shares similarities with Scotch in terms of flavor or production methods, it cannot be legally labeled as Scotch.