Since we’ve already talked about Bourbon and Rye, we now move onto Irish whiskey. Unlike Bourbon and Rye, the rules for what makes Irish whiskey a distinct type of whiskey are a little more vague. For instance, you’ll commonly hear people say that Irish whiskey is single pot-still whiskey. Others might even say that it’s…
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Whiskey or Whisky?
Im not sure if you’ve caught on yet – but there are two different spellings for whisk(e)y. Some spell it with an ‘e’ and others leave the ‘e’ out. So where did this come from? And who is spelling it wrong? Well no one actually. The spelling depends mostly on where the whiskey comes from….
What is Rye Whiskey?
Rye and bourbon get confused almost constantly. The reason for this is likely that the production of bourbon and rye are rather similar. In order for a whiskey to be called rye it must be made from at least 51% rye. You’ll recall that bourbon must be made from at least 51% corn. If we…
What is bourbon?
Bourbon is generally referred to as America’s whiskey. Like other whiskeys, there are certain requirements that must be met for it to be called Bourbon. Must be produced in the United States Must be made from at least 51% corn Must be aged in new charred oak barrels Must be distilled to no more than…
February – Whiskey
That’s right. Im spending the month of February learning more about whiskey. Why you ask? Well to be truthful, I was initially hesitant about what people would think if I dedicated a month of learning to alcohol. But the reality is that Im genuinely interested in learning more about it. I like whiskey but I really…