Whisky 101
Irish Whisky
Credited for being the first whisky distillers, the word whisky comes from the Irish phrase “uisce beatha” meaning “water of life.”
Scotch Whisky
There are two basic kinds of Scotch whisky: malt and grain. The other distinction in Scotch is blended whiskies or single malt whiskies.
American Whiskey
Historically, there have been two main categories of American whiskey: bourbon and rye.