Whiskey Around the World
Which country is known for producing Suntory and Nikka whiskeys?
Japan
What does the word "whiskey" come from in Gaelic?
“Uisce beatha” meaning “water of life”
What type of grain is primarily used in the production of Scotch whisky?
Barley
In which TV series does Don Draper famously enjoy an Old Fashioned?
Mad Men
This Tennessee whiskey is famous for its square bottle and black label.
Jack Daniel’s
What is the name of the famous region in Scotland known for peaty, smoky whiskies like Laphroaig and Ardbeg?
Islay
Which U.S. president famously had a whiskey distillery at Mount Vernon?
George Washington
What’s the difference between single malt and blended whiskey?
Single malt comes from one distillery using malted barley; blended mixes multiple whiskies.
What whiskey brand is prominently featured in the movie Lost in Translation?
Suntory
This Irish whiskey is triple-distilled and known for its smoothness.
Jameson
Which country spells it “whiskey” instead of “whisky”?
United States (and Ireland)
What major event in U.S. history was caused in part by a whiskey tax?
The Whiskey Rebellion (1794)
What kind of barrels are most commonly used to age bourbon?
New, charred American oak barrels
Which country singer had a hit with “Whiskey Lullaby”?
Brad Paisley (with Alison Krauss)
This Kentucky bourbon shares its name with a color and a wild animal.
Wild Turkey
Which Indian whiskey brand is among the top-selling by volume globally?
Officer’s Choice
In what century did commercial whiskey production begin in Scotland?
15th century
What is the minimum number of years Scotch must be aged to legally be called “Scotch”?
3 years
Which James Bond movie first shows him drinking whiskey instead of a martini?
Skyfall
This Islay Scotch has a green bottle and is known for its medicinal smokiness.
Laphroaig
In what country is the distillery Kavalan, which produces award-winning single malts?
Taiwan
Who is the legendary figure associated with the Jack Daniel’s distillery?
Jasper “Jack” Daniel
What is the clear liquid called before it is aged into whiskey?
New make spirit (or white dog in the U.S.)
Which rock band has a hit song titled “Whiskey in the Jar”?
Metallica (covering Thin Lizzy / Irish folk song)
This Canadian whiskey is named after royalty.
Crown Royal