By Rittwik Naskar
Whisky is famously called the "water of life". Here's 11 varieties of whisky to help you choose the right one.
Scotch is bottled only in Scotland and aged for a minimum of 3 years in an oak barrel to obtain its earthy, smoky taste profile.
Single Malt Whisky is made from only malted barley and water, distilled in one or more pots at a single distillery in Scotland.
Blended Scotch Whisky mixes malted barley with other grains and additives or by blending single malt whisky from one or more distilleries.
Bourbon is made from 51% corn mash and water only, and aged for two years minimum in new, charred oak barrels.
Rye Whiskey is made from 51% rye mash and water only, and aged for two years minimum in new, charred oak barrels.
Tennessee Whiskey uses sour mash, with newer grains and water, filtered through maple sugar charcoal to obtain a smooth, honey flavoured whiskey.
Made with a mix of malted or un-malted barley, and aged for three years in a wooden cask, to ensure a smooth, silky liquor.
Made from Japanese malted barley, along with other grains and water, it's aged for three years in wooden casks to obtain the earthy, smoky notes in the liquor.
Canadian Whisky ferments, distills and ages grains in individual casks and blends them thereafter for the final liquor.
Also known as Moonshine, the corn-based whiskey is unaged, clear in appearance, bereft of any flavour or smell but has high alcohol content.
Made from molasses, and blended with pre-made Scotch, Indian Whisky has a shorter aging period.