Basics of Whiskey
This section is meant to help you gain a basic understanding of whiskey. Hopefully you can use it as a quick reference to answer those questions you feel like you should know and hosting or attending a whiskey tasting will feel just a little less intimidating. After all, whiskey is supposed to make you feel more confident, not insecure!

Whiskey Labels – Malts and Blends
Laws and Locations Yes, I’ll have your finest single malt bourbon… Please don’t say that ever. I’m not telling you this to make you feel

How Distillate Becomes Whiskey
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Whiskey Basics: Drinking Moonshine
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Whiskey Basics: How Liquor Is Distilled
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Whiskey Basics: How Alcohol Is Made
Whiskey Basics: How alcohol is made I’m going to oversimplify some things in a big way here. All of the information I include here is