Scotland has Scotch whisky, Ireland has Irish whiskey, and Canada has its own version, too. Bourbon, as mentioned previously, is a legally defined product that must be made in the United States.

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Rye whiskey and bourbon: the differences and similarities The difference between bourbon and rye comes down to a single factor: the primary grain used in their production.

The beloved brand from the Emerald Isle shows that Irish whiskey has just as much depth and complexity as the finest Scotch and bourbon.

In the U.S., Irish whiskey has long been overshadowed by bourbon and scotch, but that's starting to change. Complex and delicious, here are our favorite cutting-edge Irish whiskeys to try right now.

Recently, I sat down with Scott Walker, Head of Valuations at Whisky.Auction, a UK whisky auction exchange, to discuss price trends in the secondary whisky market.

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