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Irish Whiskey

Published: 03/07/2011 by Whiskey.com in Types of Whiskey

Irish whiskey is incredibly popular not just in Ireland, but the world over. Distilled from grain, Irish whiskey has a smooth taste with subtle undertones that makes it different from other types of whiskeys.



The first batches of light whiskey appeared on liquor store shelves in July of 1972. Light whiskey was designed to be a lighter version of standard bourbon or rye.

Bourbon Whiskey

Published: 03/07/2011 by Whiskey.com in Types of Whiskey

Just hearing the words bourbon whiskey inspires a sense of all things American, and for good reason. The United States Congress declared in a 1964 resolution that bourbon whiskey is a clear distinctive product of the United States.

Tennessee whiskey is one of the great American classic spirits. Under NAFTA, Tennessee whiskey is legally defined as “a straight Bourbon Whiskey authorized to be produced only in the State of Tennessee”.

Blended American whiskey is just that: a blend of different types of whiskeys that usually doesn't advertise its age. That is reasonable because any blended American whiskey that does display

Whiskey Brands

Published: 03/07/2011 by Whiskey.com in Types of Whiskey

The myriad whiskey brands in the world may seem daunting; however, whether you are a seasoned expert or a novice, the proper choices will become evident with research.

Scotch Whisky

Published: 03/16/2011 by Whiskey.com in Types of Whiskey

Scotch Whisky has been known to be distilled in Scotland since 1494, and today it is still made in much the same way and with the same ingredients as it was then. Few ingredients are used to make Scotch Whisky, Barley (and sometimes other grains).

Single malt distilleries implement the traditional method of using a pot to make single malt whiskey that has been used for centuries. There are varying constraints that are placed on the production of single malt whiskey.

The connection between food and alcohol is a common one, and the most frequent advice given is related to wine and food. There are many ways that whiskey complements food, as well, not only in regard to cooking, but also in the sipping.

Corn whiskey is a generic term meant to indicate corn-based whiskeys. Corn whiskey also goes by the name of moonshine, corn squeezins, or White lightning, and is an American whiskey made from a minimum of 80% corn.