Ever want a quick primer on the types and origins of the many whiskeys? Our friends over at Fix have published a handy and informative article by Mark Bylock that should answer most of your “water of life” questions.
An excerpt:
“Whiskey is, in essence, distilled beer. Distillation is the process by which the beer is heated to a temperature where alcohol evaporates but much of the water does not. The outcome of distillation is a spirit that’s clear in color, and very high proof (think moonshine).”
Learn more at http://www.fix.com/blog/which-whisky-is-right-for-you/