Whisky

Whisky is a popular alcoholic spirit closely associated with Scotland but also produced in other parts of the world. Similar spirits produced in Ireland, Canada, and America are spelt Whiskey. Bourbon, in the United States, the most popular American whiskey, is, by law, made primarily from corn. Whisky is produced by twice distilling a beer made from barley or other grains. The resulting spirit is stored in wooden barrels for several years during which time it matures and gathers flavour. It is common for whisky to mature in the barrel for as long as 8 to 12 years. Some whiskys may stay in the barrel for 25, 50 years or even longer. The length of time the whisky matured is reflected in its price tag.