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Whisky that is produced at a distillery in Scotland from water and malted barley (to which only whole grains of other cereals may be added) all of which have been wholly matured in an excise warehouse in Scotland in oak casks of a capacity not exceeding 700 litres (185 US gal; 154 imp gal) for at least three years.
What is Scotch Whisky?
100
He said, “I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day.”
Who is Frank Sinatra?
100

This character refers to his beverages by saying, “I love Scotch. Scotchy Scotch Scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly.”

Who is Rob Burgundy?

100

The historic popularity of this country’s whisky in the United States is partly a result of rum runners illegally importing it into the country during the period of American Prohibition.

What is Canada?

100

This president was the only founding father to commercially operate a distillery. It was one of the biggest distilleries of its time, but was unfortunately destroyed by a fire a few years after opening.

Who is George Washington?

200
The U.S. Federal Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits (27 C.F.R. 5) state that this whiskey made for U.S. consumption must be produced in the United States, made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn, and aged in new charred oak containers.
What is Bourbon?
200
He said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.”
Who is Mark Twain?
200

This singer wrote the lyrics "Wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy." and "Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack,” in her 2009 hit Tik Tok.

Who is Ke$ha?

200
For some time it was believed by many that whisky made in the Scottish style, but not produced in Scotland, could not possibly measure up to the standards of the traditional Scotch whisky distilleries. However, since 2007, this country’s whisky has consistently been scoring higher than their Scottish counterparts in blind taste tests. Two notable award winning distilleries in this country are Nikka and Suntory.
What is Japan?
200

The famous red-wax sealed of this brands bottle was designed by the distillery owner’s wife, Margie Samuels. Samuels wanted something that would stand out in the liquor store and reassure drinkers that this bourbon was quality made. 

What is Maker's Mark?

300
Made from a mixture of different types of whisky. May contain whisky from many distilleries so that the blender can produce a flavour consistent with the brand.
What is Blended Whisky?
300

This New York fashionable character once stated, "I’d much rather be someone’s shot of whiskey than everyone’s cup of tea."

Who was Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw?

300

Game of Thrones is a popular TV series and this company created a variety of whiskeys named in honor of the show; one appropriately named White Walker. 

Who is Johnnie Walker?

300
Kavalan is the first and only distillery in this country. In January 2010, one of the distillery's products caused a stir by beating three Scotch whiskies and one English whisky in a blind tasting organized in Leith, Scotland, to celebrate Burns Night.
What is Taiwan?
300
This company out of Avery Island, Louisiana ages its product for 3 years in used white oak whiskey barrels from Jack Daniel’s Distillery.
What is Tabasco?
400
In the United States, this type of whisky is, by law, made from a mash of at least 51 percent rye. (The other ingredients of the mash are usually corn and malted barley.) It is distilled to no more than 160 U.S. proof (80% abv), and aged in charred, new oak barrels. The whiskey must be put into such barrels at not more than 125 proof (62.5% abv).
What is Rye Whiskey?
400
He said, “Happiness is having a rare steak, a bottle of whisky, and a dog to eat the rare steak.”
Who was Johnny Carson?
400

This raspy beautiful voice sings about his love in this audio file, comparing her/him/them to Tennessee Whiskey. 

Who is Chris Stapleton?

400

In 2014, Sullivans Cove French Oak Cask from this country was given the World Whiskies Award for the world's best single malt whisky. It was the first time a distillery outside Scotland or Japan had won the award.

What is Australia?

400

A still for making whisky is usually made of this metal, since it removes sulfur-based compounds from the alcohol that would make it unpleasant to drink.

What is copper?

500
These whiskies are rare, and usually only the very best whiskies are bottled in this way. Also known as barrel proof.
What is Cask Strength?
500

He said, “Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake.”

Who is W.C. Fields, American Funnyman and Actor?

500

Ron Swanson knows what he likes: steak, woodworking, alone time. He also knows what he doesn’t like: government, everything else. Oh, he also likes whisky. This is his favorite type of whiskey.

What is Lagavulin single malt?

500
The spelling whiskey, with an “ey”, is common only in the United States and this country.
What is Ireland?
500

With a license to distill Irish whiskey from 1608, this distillery in Northern Ireland is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world.

What is the Old Bushmills Distillery?

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