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Old 11-26-2008, 09:29 PM   #47
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Default Re: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Originally Posted by macpappy View Post
Though I don't remember why, I was told one time that Scotch Whisky is always spelled "whisky" while Bourbon, Sour Mash and others are always spelled whiskey.
I think you are right but I am so used to drinking the single malts and have seen the "e" omitted so many times, I just do it naturally for all although I typically refer to Bourbon as just plain old bourbon, not whisky at all even though it is.
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