Whiskey vs. Whisky 

Last time we have discussed the difference between Whiskey and Whisky from a geographic perspective. This time let’s talk about their production and flavour profiles differences.

•Scotch Whisky:
•Often distilled twice.
•Typically made from malted barley.
•Aging occurs in oak barrels for at least three years.
•Irish Whiskey:
•Generally distilled three times, making it smoother.
•Uses a mix of malted and un-malted barley.
•American Whiskey (e.g., Bourbon):
•Often distilled once.
•Made primarily from corn (at least 51% for bourbon).
•Aged in new charred oak barrels.
•Whisky from Scotland and Canada tends to have a more smoky and peaty flavor, especially Scotch from Islay.

•Whiskey from Ireland and the U.S. can be smoother or sweeter, which has strong vanilla and caramel notes due to the use of new oak barrels