Irish Whiskey

Whiskey is derived from a fermented mash of grains and then typically aged in oak barrels. Scotland and Japan are renowned for their single malts, specifically those made with 100 percent malted barley from a single distillery. Meanwhile, Highland Scotches offer a variety of styles hailing from the Scottish Highland region. The majority of peated whisky originates from Islay, also located in Scotland. Canada leans towards blended whiskies with high rye content, whereas Irish whiskeys tend to be smooth blends. Bourbon, robust rye, and unaged white whiskeys are popular in America. It is often mistakenly believed that bourbon must exclusively come from Kentucky; however, while 85 percent of the world’s bourbon is produced in Kentucky, the law stipulates that it must be made within the United States. Therefore, no specific requirement states that bourbon must originate from the Bluegrass State.