Whiskey
Our everyday whiskey shelf covers American, Canadian, Irish and Japanese bottles, from Suntory Toki and West Cork to Jack Daniel's and Fireball minis.
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Whiskey questions
Is it whisky or whiskey?
Both spellings are correct, and the difference is mostly regional tradition. Scotland, Canada and Japan generally write whisky. Ireland and the United States mostly write whiskey, though a few American brands like Maker's Mark use whisky. A handy way to remember it is that countries with an e in their name, Ireland and the United States, tend to use the e.
What are the main types of whiskey?
Bourbon is American, at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak. Rye is at least 51% rye. Tennessee whiskey is like bourbon but charcoal filtered. Scotch is from Scotland and includes single malts and blends. Irish whiskey is often triple distilled and smooth. Canadian whisky is usually light and blended, and Japanese whisky follows the Scotch tradition with its own refinement.
How strong is whiskey?
Whiskey must be bottled at a minimum of 40% alcohol, or 80 proof, in the US, Scotland and most countries. Many bottles sit between 40 and 50%. Bottled in bond whiskey is exactly 50%, and cask strength or barrel proof whiskey is bottled undiluted, often 55 to 65% or higher.
What's a good whiskey for a highball?
Light, smooth whiskies work best because the soda water stretches the flavor. Japanese blended whiskies are the classic choice, and the highball is practically a national drink there. Irish whiskey and a lighter blended Scotch also work well. Use lots of ice, a tall glass, cold soda water and a ratio of about one part whiskey to three or four parts soda.