Comments on the differences between Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey, which go beyond how the word is spelled in the two countries. Differences in aromas and tastes; Number of Irish whiskeys available in the United States; Numbe...
The Scotch (Scottish), Japanese and Canadian spelling is 'whisky' (plural 'whiskies'), while the Irish and American spelling is 'whiskey' (plural 'whiskeys'). The American spelling was no doubt brought to the United States by Irish migrants, and consolidated by the success of Irish whiskey...
In broad terms, the histories of Irish whiskey and scotch are very similar. Whiskey begins in the 14th century as a spirit originally thought to be intended for medicinal purposes, first made by monks and medical practitioners. The practice then spread into the wider community. From the end of...
Scotch, the variety of whisky (no “e” in the spelling) produced in Scotland, is distinct from that in Ireland and is distilled using a different process involving the use of smoke. A whiskey toast suitable for any happy occasion: Sláinte is saol (pronounced “slawncha-iss sail”). ...
Ah, you noticed that. Good for you. Well, yes, there’s a convention that the Irish spirit is spelled ‘whiskey’ and Scotch as ‘whisky’. The practice dates back to the 19th century, when Irish distillers introduced the spelling to differentiate their product from that of Scottish makers...
February 2025 will see Walsh whiskey from Carlow revisit the town for a tasting for the first time since 2019, believe it or not. It is indeed hard to believe that it has been almost six years since Walsh last visited us here in Dingle and very remiss of me to have let it go for ...
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a consolidated industry embraced blended whisky. The column still and its light, economical grain whiskies had made Scotch whisky prosperous – now, it was to do the same for Ireland in the form of distinctly Irish blended whiskey. This was the time that iconic brands like Jameson made their ...