Whisky Dictionary

Whisky
Scottish alcoholic beverage that has matured on wooden casks. Whisky from other countries are spelled whiskey.
Single Malt Whisky
Whisky or Whiskey made from one single disitillery.
Blended Whisky
Whisky mixed from more than one type of malt or grain whiskies. Cheaper than Single Malt Whisky.
American Whiskey
Also called Bourbon. Made from corn. Has to be aged on barrel for at least 4 years to be called "bourbon".
Japanese Whiskey
Sophisticated whiskey, some types very similar to scottish single malt whisky. Famous brands are Suntory and Nikka.
Irish Whiskey
Some say that the irish taught the scots to make good whisky. Irish distilleries do not use peat. One famous distillery is the Bushmills Distillery.