bkrockwell said:
Conza said:
Woah woah woah there. Where's Scotch AND Bourbon? I say Scotch, so I vote Whiskey, other guy says Bourbon, so he also votes Whiskey?
Aye, it's a bit vague / lacking. Scotch isn't even an option in the poll (except for under 'Other'), since it's whisky, not whiskey.
Irish + bourbon = whiskey.
Scotch + Canadian = whisky.
Hmm, would appreciate a reference on that wording, as I'm unfamiliar with the distinction.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey
Wiki, sort of, supports your, position.
"One is that the spelling difference is simply a matter of local language convention for the spelling of a word, indicating that the spelling will vary depending on the background or personal preferences of the writer (like the difference between color and colour; tire and tyre; or recognize and recognise),[47][48] and the other is that the spelling should depend on the style or origin of the spirit that is being described. However, there is general agreement that when quoting the proper name printed on a label, the spelling that is used on the label should not be altered.[47][48] Some writers will refer to "whisk(e)y" or "whisky/whiskey" to acknowledge the variation."
But ultimately, like the majority I suspect, whiskey is coined to cover the entire Scotish, Irish, Canadian and American types of spirited alcohol.