Simply referred to as ‘scotch’, this whisky is made ONLY in Scotland. Generally speaking, most Canadian whiskies are made from a high corn content sometimes mixed with rye, wheat, and/or barley. This process results in a smoother and lighter whisky. One unique aspect of Canadian whisky is that by law, it is required that Canadian whisky be barrel-aged for a minimum of 3-years. The Japanese follow a process similar to scotch, with the end result similar to some of the finest Scotches produced. Japanese WhiskyĪ relative newcomer to whisky production, Japan has quickly risen to become a well-respected producer of whiskies. Of note, is that there is no minimum required aging period, but, it must be bottled at 80-proof or higher. IT also must be aged in a brand new oak barrel and made in America. Styled in American fashion, this bourbon’s unique characteristic is that it is made from at least 51% corn mash. Further, it is a requirement that this spirit be distilled in wooden casks for no less than 3-years to be legally called Irish Whiskey. Known for its smooth flavor and palate, Irish whiskey is traditionally made from a malt mash, and can only be distilled using both water and caramel coloring. Not to stereotype, but the Irish know their whiskey.
State law there requires that all distillers use a filtering step called ‘Lincoln County Process’ before letting the whiskey age. And as you might have gathered, this whiskey is distilled in Tennessee. As an alternative, they label the spirits as Tennessee Whiskey. Technically classified as a ‘bourbon’, there are certain distillers that still resent being lumped into that category. As for flavor profiles, rye tends to have spicier notes and is less sweet and smooth as compared to bourbon. The distilling process is identical to that of bourbon, with barrels aged for two or more years labeled as “straight rye whiskey’. The remaining ingredients typically include barley and corn, although some distillers experiment with other ingredients for special batches. Proudly made in America, this whiskey is denoted by its rye content, which is required by law to comprise at least 51% of the mash. Interestingly, both Japanese and Canadian distillers have also adopted the Scottish spelling. The Scottish, however, cheeky ladies and gents that they are, do not use the ‘e’, and rather spell their spirits as Whisky. To this day, American whiskey is spelled using the ‘e’. Turns out, how its spelled depends on where the spirit was made.įor example, The use of the ‘e’ in whiskey is an Irish tradition that was passed on to American distillers. We assure you it's not a typo, and both spellings are in fact correct depending on the circumstance.
You’ve likely heard or seen it spelled both ways. Scotch Whiskey (although scotch is in a category of its own).Each country has unique regulations dictating what is and isn’t a whiskey, and how a spirit must be produced and made in order to qualify as a ‘whiskey’.Īll that said, generally speaking, there are nine (9) distinct types of whiskeys or categories of whiskey to choose from. That’s a bit of a loaded question as the definition and categorization does vary a bit.
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