Whiskeys of the World

Americans might imagine whiskey was invented solely to slake the thirst of dust-bitten settlers on the American frontier. But the Irish have been making some pretty keen whiskeys for more than 500 years. And let's not forget the Scots, who spell it "whisky" and with whom the Irish have a centuries-old argument running over who invented the stuff. And then there are the Canadians, who blend a fair batch themselves (and follow the Scottish spelling). The Japanese, of course, are making some tasty whiskeys, too. However you spell it, the world has a thirst for whiskey. 

Made of barley, Irish whiskey's a triple-distilled tipple that's smooth and mild. These Irish whiskey cocktails will have you singing "Too-ra-loo-ra-li."

"The problem with some people is that when they're not drunk, they're sober."
--W.B. Yeats

Pair your Irish whiskey with one of these tasty Irish treats.

What could be more Scottish than Scots making Scotch in Scotland? They malt their whisky over a peat fire, which adds smoky, peaty flavors--and burns off the "e" in whiskey.

"Two things a Highlander likes naked. One of them is malt whisky.'"
--Scottish saying

Try these recipes next time you're knocking back a dram or two of Scotch. 

Canada's long, cold winter evenings were custom-made for a smooth, body-warming whiskey. Canadian whiskeys are usually blends of whiskeys, usually some mix of rye, barley, and corn whiskeys.

Just a little something to nibble on as you sip your Canadian whiskey.