Where is whiskey spelled with an E?
It is generally spelled “whiskey”—with an e—in the United States and Ireland. It is spelled “whisky”—without the e—in Scotland and Canada, which are both well known for their whisk(e)y, and in several other countries.
Why is it whisk e y?
The word whisky (or whiskey) is an anglicisation of the Classical Gaelic word uisce (or uisge) meaning “water” (now written as uisce in Modern Irish, and uisge in Scottish Gaelic). This Gaelic word shares its ultimate origins with Germanic water and Slavic voda of the same meaning.
Why do people spell whisky with an E?
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.
What’s the difference between whiskey with an E?
To make a long explanation short, whiskey (with an ‘e’) refers to grain spirits distilled in Ireland and the United States. Whisky (with no ‘e’) refers to Scottish, Canadian, or Japanese grain spirits.
Why do Irish people spell E with whiskey?
Over the course of the late 19th century, many of the big Irish distillers began to spell whiskey with an e in order to differentiate their whiskey from its Scottish competitors. The practice, however, was not uniform.
Why does Maker’s Mark spell whiskey without an E?
The Samuels decided to pay homage to their Scottish-Irish heritage. “So why we do we (sic) spell whisky without the “e” at Maker’s Mark?” the company’s official Twitter account tweeted on December 14, 2012. “The Samuels decided to pay homage to their Scottish-Irish heritage.”
Why does Scottish Whisky not have an E?
The spelling of Scotch whisky (no ‘e’) is enshrined in law. The same applies to Canadian whisky, while Japan, England, Wales, the Nordics, Australia (you get my drift) follow that lead. As you correctly point out, American and Irish producers use the alternate spelling, with the ‘e’. Mostly.
Is it whiskey in Ireland or Scotland?
Today, the Irish use whiskey as a matter of (fairly recent) tradition, whereas in Scotland it is a matter of law to use whisky. Legally you cannot call something Scotch whiskey, only Scotch whisky.
Why is whiskey spelled wrong on Maker’s Mark?
Maker’s Mark chooses the Scottish way to spell whisky, even though it’s an all-American bourbon through and through. This can get confusing for some people (especially those loyal to the notion that countries with an “e” spell whiskey with an “e”), but the rationale comes down to one thing: distiller heritage.
Why does Maker’s Mark use wax?
Sealing wax, in general, is thought to protect the contents of bottles from evaporation. At one time, before cork was the sealant of choice, it was used to plug wine bottles, and you can apply it yourself to unsealed bottles or homebrew.