Whisky Regions

Whisky is such a beloved drink, distilleries can be found all over the world. But there are some regions where whisky is a way of life. Introducing the five giants of the whisky-making world.

Scotland

Home to over 100 distilleries, Scotland is the grandfather of whisky. To earn the highly coveted "Scotch" label, whisky must be matured in the country for at least three years and in oak casks.

Ireland

Triple distillation, a pot still and an additional "e" is what differentiates Irish whiskey from Scotch whisky. A different malting process also contributes to its famously smooth character.

America

Also spelled with an "e", American whiskey is characterised by a mix of grains including rye, corn, barley and wheat as the main ingredients that are cooked at higher temperatures than Scotch. America is also the home of Bourbon.

Canada

Canadian whisky saw the addition of rye to their mashes, which contributed to its smooth taste and light colour. Like Scotland, it must be aged for three years to be called Canadian whisky and in small wooden barrels.