There are more than 20 countries that distill whisk(e)y, including Scotland, Japan, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Sweden, and India. While there are several varieties of whiskies and whiskeys produced worldwide, all of them share the common feature of being distilled from a variety of grains, such as barley, corn, rye, and wheat, and then often matured in wooden casks.

The grain used in the distillation process and the country of origin define the type of Best whiskey or whisky. Whiskey is spelled without a “e” in Scotland, India, and Japan, but with a “e” in the US and Ireland.

Distinct varieties of grains yield distinct tastes. You get an entire universe of flavors, from sweet to robust and spicy, smokey and silky, when you combine that with different distillation techniques used by producer and location. Below, discover the amazing world of Good whiskey.
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