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BOURBON Bourbon is a type of American whiskey aged in two to eight years. It is a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn. Bourbon whiskey has a sweet, woody flavor with a slight tinge of vanilla. It has a reputation of being paired with smoked rib and is often associated with the state of Kentucky.
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RYE Rye whiskey can refer to either American rye whiskey or Canadian whiskey, which are both aged in two to ten years primarily made from rye grains. It has a light and spicy taste as compared to the sweet and woody flavor of bourbon.
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TENNESSEE Tennessee whiskey is a straight whiskey produced in Tennessee. However, in some international trade agreements, it has been legally defined as a bourbon whiskey. It is aged from three to four years and has a sweet flavor with a hint of charcoal. Its color can be placed in comparison with bourbon with its light brown to amber color.
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CANADIAN Canadian whiskeys are mostly a blend of multi-grain liquors containing a large percentage of corn spirits. It is significantly lighter and smoother than any other whiskeys. It’s produced in Canada and aged from four to six years.
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SCOTCH Scotch whiskey or often called scotch is primarily made from malted barley and produced in Scotland. Recently though, commercial distilleries began to introduce Scotch made from wheat and rye. It is divided into five distinct categories: single malt Scotch whiskey, single grain Scotch whiskey, blended grain Scotch whiskey and blended Scotch whiskey. All Scotch whiskeys must be aged in oak barrels for three to thirty years.
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IRISH Irish whiskey is made from Ireland, hence the name. It’s aged for three to twelve years and has a sweet honey toast flavor which is perfect with seafood. The Irish have a traditional practice of placing the whiskey in wood casks. What makes the Irish whiskey one of a kind is the use of ‘peat’ which is rarely used in the malting process. It gives the Irish whiskey a smoother finish compared to the smoky tinge common to some Scotches. www.thequasifylife.com