Let’s settle this spelling debate once and for all.
But, is there a difference between whiskey and whisky?
And is it really different spirits, or is it just purely different spellings?
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When it comes down to it, the difference lies in where the product has been made.
Whiskey vs. Whisky: What Is the Difference?
“Ireland spells it with an ‘E’ and Scotland spells it with no ‘E’.”
What Is Whiskey?
By definition, anything pronounced whisk(e)y is a distilled spirit made from cereal grains.
Region and production history are what impact the spelling.
What Is Whisky?
ODonnell says that whisky has its roots in Scotland.
Is There A Difference Between the Final Products?
Rift says the spelling difference is really just based on point of origin.
