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American Whisky vs Scotch - What’s the Difference?

Whiskey is a name that is derived from Ireland, which literally translates into “water of life.” Whiskey is amongst the famous beverages globally. American whiskey is of three types; Bourbon whiskey, the whiskey that is made of corn, rye whiskey , which is made up of rye, and Tennessee whiskey, a kind of whiskey that is made in Tennessee. Whiskey which is made is Scotland is known as Scotch. Despite so many similarities, they have many notable differences. Whiskey is typically made out of fermented grain mashes. They are aged in Charred oak barrels till the time they reach their desired production age. The most common grains that are used to make whiskey include corn, barley, rye and wheat.  1. Bourbon Whiskey Bourbon whiskey is primarily made up of corn mash. This type of whiskey is only produced in the United States. According to the regulations in the United States, this whiskey must be made from a grain mash that is at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak containers. ...