I am very excited to announce Greedy Gourmet’s first ever giveaway. A few days ago I posted a wicked Don Pedro recipe, for you guys. I know you’ve been dying to try it but these days we are all strapped for cash and luxuries are out of the question. Luckily, the good people from Teachers are willing to give some free booze so that we can drink our troubles away. Just kidding! Still interested? Here’s what you have to do…
Please tell me: Is there a difference between whisky and whiskey?
In the COMMENTS section you find below, enter your name and give your answer. Alternatively, if you are a rebel who doesn’t like to comply or too lazy to do some research, simply tell me how you like your whisky or use it in cooking, or if all else fails, tell me how fantastic you find Greedy Gourmet. 
I will draw from these names.
The competition closes on Sunday, the 25th of January and the winner will be announced on Monday, the 26th. Capiche? Good luck!
P.S. The bottle will be shipped anywhere in the world. Just because you’re based in Uzbekistan doesn’t mean you can’t play along. So give it a whirl!
The winner is …
Comment number 26 – Emily the Girl Foodie!
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The only difference is the way that they are spelled, both of which appear to be acceptable…
I like my whiskey on the rocks…in a tall glass…full to the brim…then I like another one the same way.
1 lb guinness infused cheddar
1 can guinnes
2 oz of the smokiest islay you can find
1 cloave garlic
a couple of pre-cooked fingerling potatoes
french stick
1 tsp corn starch
.5 tsp baking soda
Shred the cheddar and toss it with the corn starch. Rub a fondue pot with garlic, then get rid of the garlic. Add the stout and bring to a low boil. Begin stirring in the cheddar a bit at a time. Cut up your bread and potatoes into bite sized pieces. When you’re ready to serve, stir in the whisky.
Smoky, cheesy, goodness.
The one without the e is the Scottish version and the other is the Irish version.
My favourite use of whisky is a whisky sour cocktail!!
PS: You’re so thin! You’re so gorgeous! You’re so clever!
Phew – I think I covered all bases there
And so, we’ll be honest. We didn’t even know there was a difference between whiskey and whisky. Just thought there were folks out there with a special way of spelling their booze of choice. So…to that point…we love whiskey in a whiskey sour!
What Jeanne said! (the spelling I mean, I wouldn’t stoop so low as to try and flatter such an astute, perceptive, discerning person as yourself
) I like my whiskey expensive. I didn’t know this till I went to the Midleton Distillery and was invited to be a ‘taster’. We got to test some *very* expensive whiskey and I fell in love! Sadly I haven’t had any since. Fortunately any (Irish) whiskey makes a good Irish Coffee so all is not lost. Yum.
This is what I found:
Alcohol made from grain (malted or not) which is produced in Scotland is called WHISKY while it is called WHISKEY if it is produced in USA or Ireland.
American whiskey is called Bourbon, and is made from grain (at least 51% corn (maize))
The Scotch whisky is generally double distilled while Irish whiskey is generally distilled three times.
I would love to make IRISH COFFEE!
YUMMO!
I like whisk(e)y with 2 ice cubes and a glass (and I love Greedy Gourmet!).
I like my Whiskey the way I like my men. No ice. Capisce?
Jeanne got it right. Whisky is a Scottish version. Whiskey is the Irish version. In any case, noth versions are delish and I love them.
I like my whiskey with one ice cube. And I like a lot of it.
Yep, the difference is regional. While I agree with the others so far in that the whiskey sour is a tasty beverage, I do like mine over ice mostly.
Whiskey vs Whisky? No big difference except that the good stuff is all whisky.
Best thing to cook with whisky is Cranachan. I like to use an Islay malt for a nice smoky taste.
Hi, found you through the Compliments of the Kitchen blog. The spelling can indicate the heritage of the whiskey, but there’s not really a difference. That Don Pedro drink sounds good!
I sm the one who always picks up the drink of choice WHISKEY for hubs, and I had never noticed a difference in the spelling…goes to show how well I pay attention I suppose!
He likes his straight up, lots of ice, full glass…and I like being the one that pours it for him
Whiskey is from the United States and Ireland.
Whisky is from Scotland, Canada, or Japan. (Japanese Whisky tends to resemble Scotch.)
And yeah, I Googled it!
The difference between whisky and whiskey is fundamental: whisky is the one traditionally produced in Scotland whereas whiskey is the one produced in Ireland.
Love your blog!
Sorry, too lazy for research. I like a tart cranberry whiskey sour with all homemade ingredients (no mixers), but that would be a waste of the good stuff!
I think the only difference in Whisky and Whiskey is the e.
I like my whiskey straight. In a glass but with nothing else. No chaser even. Sometimes I drink it in sips and sometimes in big gulps. Did I mention I’m a teacher? Does that count for anything?
By the way I think you are truly fabulous.
the one without the e is from scotland the one with the e is from the us or ireland thanks for the giveaway
Ok.. the difference is that there is an “e” on one and not the other. Is there a difference… I say no…
And I like whiskey staight, nothing to dilute it.
I don’t think there is a difference in whisky & whiskey. I like whiskey sours and also, mixed with club soda and a lime. Thanks for the GREAT giveaway!
There only difference is the e.I like my whiskey cold and in a shot glass thanks for the giveaway.
angelacisco at rocketmail.com
Whisky is a Scottish version. Whiskey is the Irish version. I like my Whiskey as a Northern Lights cocktail.
Whiskey, peach schnapps, orange juice, cranberry juice.
With coke on the rocks!!!
sgibbs58(at)aol(dot)com
Well…I guess the Scots spell it without an “e”. I like my Whiskey in a Whiskey Sour. Thanks!
Whisky is Scottish and Whiskey is Irish and both are super tasty. I’m 1/4 Irish so I should say I prefer Whiskey but really I can’t tell the tasty difference.
Love your blog!
Emily
Just the spelling, tastes just as good either way!
whisky sour cocktail everyone in the family likes them long story
Only in the spelling: one is Scottish, the other Irish.
I love greedy gourmet!
Hi there – Whiskey refers to whiskeys distilled in Ireland and the United States. Whisky is generally used for whiskies distilled in Scotland, Wales, Canada, Japan and other countries – Fingers crossed for a lovely prize x
whiskey and whisky are essentially the same spirit,I’m irish , so I prefer to spell the spirit as “whiskey”. Eithetr way I still like my Chocolate Whiskey Balls with bourbon:)