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Whisky vs. Whiskey: What’s the Difference?

Whisky (no e) refers to Scottish, Canadian, or Japanese grain spirits. 

Whiskey (with an e) refers to grain spirits distilled in Ireland and the United States.

As spelling mistakes go, you can do a lot worse than mixing up whisky and whiskey. Using the incorrect form of the word whiskey is a mistake that will largely pass unnoticed unless you count liquor aficionados among your readers. 

Both spellings of the word, whiskey and whisky, are correct. The tricky part is matching the right spelling with the right country of origin. If you’re talking about a drink that’s been made in Scotland, Canada, or Japan, use the spelling without the e —whisky. When referring to drinks distilled in the United States or Ireland, use the e —whiskey. 

We invite you to join us and try our Canadian whisky or maybe our Irish whiskey.