Whisky Forum - Here's a list of whiskies w/ and w/out caramel coloring

pbakb · New Member Joined: 21 Dec 2015 Posts: 1

I've compiled a list of distilleries and their whiskies and whether or not they contain caramel coloring for those that want something handy while whisky shopping:

http://scotchcoloring.blogspot.com

opelfruit · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 8:02 am Post subject:

Nice list!

I can say with 100% certainty that Bunnahabhain doesn't not contain colouring, states so on the bottle.

I also believe that Springbank, Benriach, Benromach, Glen Grant and Glenfarclas don't colour any of their whiskies.....may be wrong though.

Pretty sure Talisker Skye is coloured.

Arran do not colour any of their whisky.
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TheWM · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:19 am Post subject:

As above - I was wondering about Glenfarclas. Bit gutted if the info is accurate and also seems strange that some distilleries add e150 to some expressions but not all.

opelfruit · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 10:10 am Post subject:

Few more to add to your list;

Glengyle (Kilkerran). Not coloured.
Balblair. Not coloured.
anCnoc. Not coloured. I think the 12 may have a touch, but it's very light.
Kilchoman. Not coloured.
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Whisky Dog · Master Of Malts Joined: 09 Apr 2014 Posts: 711

I am pretty sure that Dalmore adds whisky to their colouring Laughing

opelfruit · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:05 am Post subject:

Diademo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Aug 2012 Posts: 1255

The list is good idea but as many works in progress, with many mistakes.
If you aren't sure about colouring of particular whisky, you can check labels in some EU countries (as Germany) where E150 has to be stated on the label by law.
: trip to Germany sounds as a great idea for holidays. Wink

ralfy legend · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 1:20 pm Post subject:

Really thought talisker Skye has colouring

sorren · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2015 4:56 pm Post subject:

It certainly suprises me.. There are a few on there that I didn't think did colour and many still need adding ..

Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

What are your sources for this?