What's up with Whiskey

Whiskey is by far my favorite liquor to drink and talk about. A quick and easy lesson about whiskey. Whiskey is a HUGE category with a lot of smaller sub categories. Blends, Scotch, Irish and Bourbon are all types of whiskeys. Blends are several whiskeys specifically combined for a desired flavor. V.O., Crown, C.C. and Seagram 7 are a few examples. Scotch is whiskey brewed only in Scotland, hence the name. Irish whiskey, much like scotch, derives most of its flavor from the unique agriculture and geography of its birthplace. For instance, an isolated grain or singe source of water may impart a completely different taste. The rule of thumb for bourbon is that all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Bourbon must be brewed from at least fifty one percent corn to be considered bourbon. Now that you've graduated from Whiskey 101 go out and travel the world one whiskey at a time.