![]() ![]() However, Brown decided to call Old Forester “Straight Bourbon Whisky,” paying homage to his Scottish roots while respecting the sanctity of Kentucky Bourbon. So belly up to the bar, folks, set out your whiskey glasses, and we’ll take a trip through the maze of what differentiates whisky, whiskey, bourbon and Scotch whisky. So from what we have learned, we now know that Old Forester definitely meets each of the rules necessary to call itself a bourbon, and even a straight bourbon. Distinguishing the difference between Canadian whisky, rye whiskey, Scotch whisky (note the spelling difference) and Kentucky bourbon is already confusing. To be considered bourbon, it must use at least 51 percent corn for the distillation. Bourbon is a type of whiskey produced in the United States. You can have Bourbon, Rye, Canadian, Irish, Scotch (which in Scotland is just referred to as Whisky), Japanese, the list goes on. Whiskey’s flavor depends on the variety produced and the process used to do so. How does the taste of Scotch and Whiskey compare Scotch vs. Canada, Scotland, and Japan use the word whisky while the United States and Ireland use the word whiskey. There are many types of whiskey, including rye whiskey, bourbon, Irish whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, Japanese whiskey, and Canadian whiskey. Just like ryes cousin, Bourbon, rye must be aged in charred new oak barrels, and to be labeled straight,' must be aged for at least two years. American rye whiskey must have a mash bill of at least 51 rye, with corn, barley and other ingredients allowed to round out the rest of the blend. American whiskies typically use Irish spelling with the extra ‘e’ as well, although Scottish and American whiskies are usually distilled twice while Irish whiskies are distilled three times. For instance, rye whiskey is an American whiskey, but can refer to Canadian whisky. In America, these rules are entirely different. This is due to differences in translation in Scottish and Gaelic. In the Irish spelling, “whiskey” includes an extra ‘e’ whereas the Scottish spelling excludes the ‘e’. Now for the difference between between whisky and whiskey. If bourbon is aged less than four years, the age of the bourbon must be included on the label. This means rye whiskies tend to be less sweet than bourbon, and are generally said to have more of a spicy or fruity flavor. Rye whiskies use a minimum of 51 rye grain in their mash, while bourbon requires the mash bill to contain a majority of corn. Today, as for the past two centuries, the terms rye whisky and Canadian whisky are used interchangeably in Canada and (as defined in Canadian law) refer. But even here, there are rules keeping brands from calling their bourbon a “straight bourbon.” In order to be considered “straight bourbon”, it must be aged in its charred oak cask for a minimum of two years. Rye, like bourbon, is a type of American whiskey. But why does Old Forester call it whisky? And is bourbon different than whiskey or whisky? Here’s your quick lesson.īy definition, bourbon must be 51 percent corn, distilled to no more than 160 proof, barreled at 125 proof, aged in new, charred oak barrels, and made in the United States. Bottled and sealed, his signature guaranteed quality. In 1870, George Garvin Brown, founder of Old Forester, created the first bottled bourbon. ![]()
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