Whiskey

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Whiskey

Whiskey or whisky (/ˈwɪski/; from Irish: uisce beatha, Scottish Gaelic: uisge-beatha [ˈɯʃkʲə ˈbɛhə]) is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. The grains used for different varieties include barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whiskey is typically aged in wooden casks, which are generally made of charred white oak.

Etymology

The word whiskey is derived from the Irish word "uisce beatha" and the Scottish Gaelic "uisge-beatha" which both mean "water of life". The spelling whiskey is common in Ireland and the United States while whisky is used in all other whisky producing countries.

Types of Whiskey

There are various types of whiskey and they differ in base product, alcoholic content and quality.

Related Terms

  • Distillation: The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling.
  • Fermentation: The process of converting sugar into alcohol using yeast.
  • Mash: A mixture of grains and water, heated to convert starches into fermentable sugars.
  • Cask: A large barrel-like container made of wood, used for storing liquids such as whiskey.

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