New Make

A term used for Whisky; New Make spirit is the un-aged malt spirit that flows off the still (usually around 65-75% ABV). For most types of whisky (e.g. Scotch) it’s obliged to rest in oak for several years before emerging as the finished article, but today an increasing number of distilleries are choosing to share their theirs with the public as a preview of what’s to come.