Whisky

Whisky

A glass of whisky
Type	Distilled beverage
Introduced	13th–15th century
Alcohol by volume	At least 40%[1] (37% in Australia,[2][3] 43% in South Africa[1])
Proof (US)	80 and higher
Colour	Pale gold to dark amber
Ingredients	Malt, water
Variants	Bourbon whiskey Canadian whisky English whisky Irish whiskey Japanese whisky Scotch whisky Welsh whisky

Whisky or whiskey is a type of liquor made from fermented grain mash. Various grains (which may be malted) are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden casks, which are typically made of charred white oak. Uncharred white oak casks previously used for the aging of port, rum or sherry are also sometimes used.

Whisky is a strictly regulated spirit worldwide with many classes and types. The typical unifying characteristics of the different classes and types are the fermentation of grains, distillation, and aging in wooden barrels.