What Is Whisky?

~40% ABVOrigin: ScotlandSpirits

Whisky or whisky is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Various grains are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, generally made of charred white oak.

Whisky

Whisky substitutes

Out of whisky? These are the closest swaps for it in a cocktail.

Cocktails using whisky

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