Is It Whisky or Whiskey?

Is It Whisky or Whiskey?

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So which is it Whisky or Whiskey? Both are type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from a  fermented grain mash. Various grains are  often used for different varieties, which including barley, corn (maize), rye, and wheat. They are both typically aged in wooden casks or barrels, typically constructed of charred white oak.

Whisky or whiskey is a strictly regulated spirit worldwide with many classes and types. The typical unifying characteristics of the various classes and types are the fermentation of grains, distillation, and the aging time in wooden barrels.

Much is made of the word's two spellings: whisky and whiskey. There are two basic schools of thought on the subject. One is the difference is simply a matter of regional linguistics spelling of a word, indicating that the spelling differs depending on the intended audience or the background or personal preferences of the user, and the other is that the spelling could depend on the style or origin of the spirit being described. There is general agreement that when quoting the proper name printed on a label, the spelling on the label should not be altered. Some writers refer to "whisk(e)y" or "whisky/whiskey" to acknowledge the variation.


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