“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.”
– Mark TwainThere’s little in life better than pouring a double whiskey and sitting down to relax after a long day. Whether you drink Scotch, rye, or bourbon, you are in the company of some of the world’s finest minds and characters. Mark Twain, Winston Churchill, and James Joyce all enjoyed a dram, and they had no reservations about speaking publicly on the subject. To help inspire your deeper investigation of whiskey, we’ve put together a list of quotes about the beloved booze of many.
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.”
– Mark TwainTypes of Whiskey
Rye
American rye whiskey must be distilled from at least 51% rye. Canadian whisky may or may not actually include any rye in its production process.
Scotch
Scotch is whisky made in Scotland. Scotch is made mostly from malted barley, If you’re in England and ask for a whisky, you’ll actually get Scotch.
Bourbon
Bourbon is whiskey made in the U.S.A, generally Kentucky and is distilled from corn. The name, Bourbon, comes from an area known as Old Bourbon.
