Opinions Vary: What is the difference between Irish Whiskey and Scotch?
Answers:
- Ireland uses and “e”. (Whiskey)
- Scotch does not have a “e”. (Whisky)
- Ireland has approximately 32 distilleries.
- Scotland has approximately 134 distilleries.
- Irish Whiskey is known to taste smoother with a creamier vanilla finish. It is made from un-malted barley and other grains, produced in copper pot still, aged 3 years in oak barrels, and usually triple distilled.
- Scotch Whisky is known to be a fuller, heavier tasting with a stronger finish. It is made from malted barley and other grains, produced in copper pot still, and aged at least 3 years in oak barrels.
- Irish Whiskey declined due to poor political decisions during World War II.
- Scotch became more popular as a boycott to Irelands political decisions.
- Someone once said, “God invented Whiskey so the Irish would not rule the World”.
- The Roman Empire ruled the known World until they got to Scotland. They immediately regretted their decision, marched back to England, and built a giant wall to protect themselves.
Even though I do not drink Irish Whiskey until March, I would not turn down a glass if I was offered one but I only buy them for March reviews.
I hope you enjoyed the Irish Reviews for March! There is a lot of whiskey’s to try, don’t limit yourself!
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
