My World of WhiskeyWhisky vs. WhiskeyMix-Up
Same drink, two spellings. The spelling follows tradition, not quality.
WhiskyNo "e"
Used by Scotland, Canada, Japan and most other countries.
- Some US brands too: Maker's Mark, Old Forester
"A Japanese whisky."
WhiskeyWith "e"
Used by Ireland and most American producers.
- US law accepts both spellings
"An Irish whiskey."
Why It Matters
WOW spells it whiskey, and you can switch to whisky in your Profile preferences.
Common Myths
"Whisky means Scotch and whiskey means American." Mostly, but not always: Maker's Mark is a bourbon spelled whisky.
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