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Exploring The World Of Whiskey And Its 7 Varieties

By Yash Lakhan

October 29, 2023

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Whiskey is among one of the most consumed alcoholic beverages in the world. Even if you are a regular whiskey-enjoyer, there are varieties that you may be unfamiliar with. Keep reading to know more.

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Irish Whiskey

This whiskey has a mild and somewhat fruit flavour that many enjoy. Apart from that, it also has notes of caramel and oak.

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Scotch Whiskey

This Scottish whiskey incorporates barley and has smoky notes all over it. It doesn't have the same fruity taste as Irish whiskey but rather sharp.

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Tennessee Whiskey

It has the smoky notes of Scotch whiskey while also having an intense sweetness while being smooth from notes of vanilla and caramel.

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Rye Whiskey

The flavour of rye whiskey is described as a little bitter but incredibly sharp and it may not please everyone. Its unique distillation process leads to a sharper taste.

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Bourbon Whiskey

An American whiskey made from its favourite crop: corn. Bourbons are sweet, a little spicy and have notes of vanilla and caramel which are imparted through the oak barrels.

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Indian Whiskey

This is a unique type of whiskey as Indian whiskey uses distilled molasses for a sweet and smoother flavour. Along with that, they also contain earthly notes to strike a balance among flavours.

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Japanese Whiskey

This variety is comparable to Scotch whiskey when it comes to flavour. Its flavour is smoky while being incredibly smooth. It is like a Scotch whiskey but milder.

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