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Whiskey (from the Gaelic 'uisce beatha,' meaning 'water of life') is a distilled spirit made from fermented grain mash — barley (Scotch, Irish), corn (bourbon), rye, or wheat. Scotch whisky aged in oak barrels for 12–25+ years develops extraordinary complexity. Bourbon must be made in the United States from at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels.
The world's most expensive whisky, a 60-year-old Macallan, sold for $1.9 million at auction. The global whisky market is worth over $60 billion. Japanese whisky, developed in the 20th century on Scottish principles, now regularly defeats Scottish competitors in international competitions. A 1926 Macallan bottle is considered by connoisseurs the world's finest whisky.
# Top 10 Whiskey facts
- 1The word 'whiskey' comes from Gaelic 'uisce beatha' meaning 'water of life'
- 2A 60-year-old Macallan Scotch sold for $1.9 million — the most expensive bottle of spirits ever
- 3Japanese whisky, started in 1923 by Masataka Taketsuru who studied in Scotland, now regularly beats Scotch in competitions
Fascinating Facts
- ◆The word 'whiskey' comes from Gaelic 'uisce beatha' meaning 'water of life'
- ◆A 60-year-old Macallan Scotch sold for $1.9 million — the most expensive bottle of spirits ever
- ◆Japanese whisky, started in 1923 by Masataka Taketsuru who studied in Scotland, now regularly beats Scotch in competitions
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