Understanding Whiskey
Whiskey is a distilled spirit made from grain and aged, in most cases, in wooden barrels that shape its flavor, color, and identity over time. Different traditions such as Scotch, bourbon, Irish whiskey, rye, Canadian whisky, and Japanese whisky reflect different grains, laws, climates, and production methods. Whiskey 101 should explain how whiskey is made, how the main styles differ, and why whiskey holds such a strong place in drinking culture and national identity.
