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Whiskey and Spirits Basics

Whiskey style categories (bourbon, scotch, rye, Irish) and other major spirit categories with a defining production fact each.

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What grain must constitute at least 51% of bourbon?
Corn
In which country must bourbon be produced?
The United States
Bourbon must be aged in new barrels made of what material?
Oak
What is the minimum age for straight bourbon whiskey?
Two years
Bourbon must be bottled at a minimum proof of what level?
80 proof (40% alcohol by volume)
Scotch whisky must be produced in which country?
Scotland
What type of barley must be used to produce Scotch?
Malted barley
What is the minimum aging period for Scotch whisky?
Three years
How many times must Scotch be distilled at minimum?
Two times
What substance, when burned during malting, gives some Scotch its smoky flavor?
Peat
What grain must constitute at least 51% of rye whiskey?
Rye
What is the minimum age for straight rye whiskey?
Two years
Rye whiskey is known for which flavor characteristic?
Spicy
Irish whiskey must be produced in which geographic region?
Ireland
What grain was traditionally used in Irish pot still whiskey?
Unmalted barley

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