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Whiskey
Warm and oaky, ranging from smoky and peaty to sweet and caramel-forward depending on style.
Lens analyzedWhiskey is a distilled spirit made from fermented grain mash, typically barley, corn, rye, or wheat, aged in wooden barrels that give it color and much of its flavor. Style depends heavily on the grain used and the barrel it ages in, from smoky Scotch to sweeter bourbon.
Where it comes from
Distilling grain into spirits spread through medieval Europe from earlier monastic distillation practices, and whiskey-making took root distinctly in Scotland, Ireland, and later North America, each region setting its own grain and aging rules. Bourbon specifically must be made in the United States and aged in new charred oak barrels to legally carry the name.
Buying it
Check the label for style, bourbon, rye, Scotch, or Irish, and any age statement, since these shape flavor far more than price alone.
Storing it
Store bottles upright in a cool, dark pantry cabinet away from direct sunlight; unlike wine, whiskey doesn't keep aging once bottled, so how long you hold onto it barely changes the flavor.
Keeps about 5 years in the pantry.
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