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Maker's - spelled whisky
Woodford Reserve - spelled whiskey
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Maker's - spelled whisky
Woodford Reserve - spelled whiskey
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what are you talking about ?
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Both American. I am sure there is also American Champagne.
But, I must apologize: I indeed mixed them up, i.e. ‘Whisky’ is Scottish spelling and ‘Whiskey’ Irish, American, Canadian, Japanese etc.
While Whisky is protected nowadays, there might be producers who already made Whisky/ Whiskey before the rule was signed into an actual law.
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But, I must apologize: I indeed mixed them up, i.e. ‘Whisky’ is Scottish spelling and ‘Whiskey’ Irish, American, Canadian, Japanese etc.
While Whisky is protected nowadays, there might be producers who already made Whisky/ Whiskey before the rule was signed into an actual law.
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well duhhh, perhaps I missed something in your quote ? You stated that no bourbon is ever 'whiskey'. I merely pointed out that in actuality depending on distiller it's spelled both ways, that's all.
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‘Champagne’ is a protected appellation, that does not prevent someone calling something they make Champagne, that actually isn’t (until a cease and desist order that is). Same with Cognac, Whisky etc.
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OK, they are 'both' .......understood ?
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No, they are actually not.
There might be American Whisky, as you pointed out. But it actually is not Whisky, it’s Whiskey. Someone using the naming convention wrong, does not change the fact they are using it wrong.
Understood?
That said, this is a Scottish interpretation. And while the Scots stick strictly to their ‘Whisky’ spelling for Whisky from Scotland and preferably Single Malt, others are less strict about it and as such in other countries both spellings are used. A number of people think Single Malt is the only proper way to make Whisky. Go figure, and others see it differently.
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There ar actually 2 or 3 American Wineries that can call their sparkling wine "Champagne". Renault in New Jersey is one, and I drove there last week to get a case of their Blueberry Champagne from the grapes on the property and Hamonton Blueberries.
My wife got me 2 wonderful bottles by a local distillery Hewn Spirits. I got a Single Malt and a Rye. Yummy and flavorful.
My wife got me 2 wonderful bottles by a local distillery Hewn Spirits. I got a Single Malt and a Rye. Yummy and flavorful.
As for all the 'politically correct' BS, yes understood........ my point was that different distillers of Bourbon spell it both ways. In the end I couldn't give a rats rear end, drink what you enjoy, single malt, blended, whatever ..........understood !!
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There we go. I’m sure it does not make the wine any worse.
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Cracked this open tonight....soooooooooo good!
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It seems that the Scottish distilleries can't follow demand anymore.
We used to have Macallan 12 years, or 18 years, now we have 'Rare Cask', of Talisker 'Skye', etc.
That being said, the mentioned whiskies are still very enjoyable! :thumbsup:
We used to have Macallan 12 years, or 18 years, now we have 'Rare Cask', of Talisker 'Skye', etc.
That being said, the mentioned whiskies are still very enjoyable! :thumbsup:
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Unfortunately this is now rampant in airport duty free shops all over.
For the real deal look for bottles where the age is specifically mentioned i.e. 12 years, 15 years, 18 years etc.
Exactly!
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Some smaller local distilleries are putting out very good product and in my opinion, much better tasting goods than many long time well known brands. Local to me is Hewn Spirits and I am currently working my way, quickly, thru a bottle of the Red Barn Rye and the Reclamation Single Malt. Loving every sip.
http://hewnspirits.com/?age-verified=64e34bb46b
http://hewnspirits.com/?age-verified=64e34bb46b
