Irish Whiskey vs Scotch vs Bourbon: What's the Difference?
Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky and bourbon are all whiskeys, but three things set them apart: where they're legally made, the grains they use, and the casks they're aged in. Irish whiskey is made on the island of Ireland; Scotch is made in Scotland from malted barley; and bourbon is made in the United States from at least 51% corn, aged in new charred oak. Here's a clear, no-nonsense guide to telling them apart.





