Whiskey vs. whisky — what’s the difference?

[Kyle]

Is there a difference between whisky and whiskey?

In short, yes. The product’s spelling is typically linked to its country of origin. American or Irish producers typically spell “whiskey” with the extra letter. Canadian, Scottish and Japanese distillers prefer “whisky.”

Whiskey vs. whisky — what’s the difference?

The reason why is surprisingly simple.

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[limblips]

I think this needs an in-depth taste study to determine the difference. I volunteer.

 

[Auntie Biache']

Whisky.

 

[Kyle]

I always thought the difference between whisky and whiskey was $$$.

 

[nutz]

I always thought the difference between whisky and whiskey was $$$.

Nah, thats the difference between scotch and a really good, old single malt (Macallan, at least 16). A relative new discovery for me is Tullibardine 228 and 500, reasonably priced and very nice nose/taste.

 

[NextJen]

I had heard tell that the Scots wanted to get right into their drinking, and it took too long to pronounce the 'e', so they dropped it.

 

[Clem72]

Apparently McGregor spells it Whiskey. And kill clock you if you don't drink it.

 

[Yooper]

I spell it, "R-Y-E."

--- End of line (MCP)

 

[nutz]

I spell it, "R-Y-E."

--- End of line (MCP)

Green label Jim Beam, a machinist friend was rather fond of the stuff and both were quite pleasant drinking pals.