What’s the Difference Between Whiskey and Whisky? What About Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye?

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Five glasses of scotch whiskey with ice cubes are arranged on a dark wooden surface, with one glass prominently in the foreground.

A beginner's guide to tasting Scottish whisky

What’s the Difference Between Whiskey and Whisky? What About Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye?: Media

Well, when whiskey, or whisky, or Scotch, or bourbon, or rye are in a name, it can tell you a lot about the spirit.

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A beginner's guide to tasting Scottish whisky

A beginner's guide to tasting Scottish whisky

Learn about the many varieties of Scottish whisky.

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Five glasses of scotch whiskey with ice cubes are arranged on a dark wooden surface, with one glass prominently in the foreground.

Whiskey and ice

Scotch, bourbon, and rye are all types of whiskey (or whisky).

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