Whisky

[Kurt.]

Pedantic question

Is it Whisky or Whiskey ?

 

[IrishBlue2022]

Done

 

[Kurt.]

All done , best of luck ?

 

[bignev23]

Pedantic question

Is it Whisky or Whiskey ?

Whiskey or whisky? What’s the difference? Is it simply two different spellings of the same word, or are they two slightly different words describing two separate groups of spirits?

Spelling depends on the spirit’s country of origin; American-produced varieties such as bourbon, rye, Tennessee, as well as the Irish spirit, utilize the “whiskey” spelling, whereas the spirit from Scotland, Canada, and Japan utilize the “whisky” spelling. American and Irish liquor producers and copy editors tend to favor the spelling ‘whiskey’, while Scottish, Canadian, and Japanese producers (and copy editors) tend to favor the spelling ‘whisky’. The difference also carries on into the plural. For ‘whiskey’, the plural is ‘whiskeys’. For ‘whisky’, it’s ‘whiskies’.

The main difference is the spelling, yes, but there’s a little more to it. If you look at American, Scottish, and Irish spirit, you’ll notice that there are a few rules about how the liquor is produced in those countries. For instance, the number of times a whisk(e)y is distilled depends on where you are in the world. In the United States, whiskey is typically distilled two times. Same goes for Scotland. In Ireland, however, a whiskey is typically distilled three times before it begins the aging process.

To make a long explanation short, whiskey (with an ‘e’) refers to grain spirits distilled in Ireland and the United States. Whisky (with no ‘e’) refers to Scottish, Canadian, or Japanese grain spirits.

 

[Kurt.]

Whiskey or whisky? What’s the difference? Is it simply two different spellings of the same word, or are they two slightly different words describing two separate groups of spirits?

Spelling depends on the spirit’s country of origin; American-produced varieties such as bourbon, rye, Tennessee, as well as the Irish spirit, utilize the “whiskey” spelling, whereas the spirit from Scotland, Canada, and Japan utilize the “whisky” spelling. American and Irish liquor producers and copy editors tend to favor the spelling ‘whiskey’, while Scottish, Canadian, and Japanese producers (and copy editors) tend to favor the spelling ‘whisky’. The difference also carries on into the plural. For ‘whiskey’, the plural is ‘whiskeys’. For ‘whisky’, it’s ‘whiskies’.

The main difference is the spelling, yes, but there’s a little more to it. If you look at American, Scottish, and Irish spirit, you’ll notice that there are a few rules about how the liquor is produced in those countries. For instance, the number of times a whisk(e)y is distilled depends on where you are in the world. In the United States, whiskey is typically distilled two times. Same goes for Scotland. In Ireland, however, a whiskey is typically distilled three times before it begins the aging process.

To make a long explanation short, whiskey (with an ‘e’) refers to grain spirits distilled in Ireland and the United States. Whisky (with no ‘e’) refers to Scottish, Canadian, or Japanese grain spirits.

TL/DR

Xxxx

 

[degsy]

Hi all,

After a little help but also a chat about whisky. I got into whisky during lockdown and joined an online club. They had a competition and I’ve been nominated for the “final”. It’s a photo comp and would be brilliant if you could vote for my picture. It’s the one with the elf.

Winner get a bottle worth £120 and could do with a pick me up after my wife walked out leaving me with 2 kids to bring up.

If you like whisky, check out the club, well worth it! Dan, the owner, does a great job.

If you want to chat about favourite drams, be interesting to see what other blues like.

Thanks

https://www.summertonclub.com/whiskynews/summertonwhiskyshots-have-your-say/

I voted for you, out of GOT solidarity - the picture is a bit twee tbh, an elf ffs; soz.
It's votes that count.

 

[PITA]

Done.

 

[Walken]

My brother got a bottle of something called pigs nose from a market in Nottingham. Very easy to drink and not too expensive, a good starter scotch for those who don't like the harsher tastes