Whiskey is a shortened form of usquebaugh, which English borrowed from Gaelic. Between 1100 and 1300, distillation spread from Ireland to Scotland,[7] with monastic distilleries existing in Ireland in the 12th century. Since the islands had few grapes with which to make wine, barley beer was used instead, resulting in the development of whisky.[6] In 1494, as noted above, Scotland's Exchequer granted the malt to Friar John Cor; this was enough malt to make about 1500 bottles, so the business was apparently thriving by that time. SCOTTISH OR IRISH

Whiskey or whisky is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Various grains are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat.

The origin of the word whiskey is an Anglicization of the Irish words "uisce beathadh", with the meaning "water of life".

usquebaugh in Irish Gaelic, uisge beatha in Scotish Gaelic both meaning 'water of life' Loosely pronounced 'whishkeyba', it became shortened by the English to 'whishkey' and then 'whisky'. the latin aqua vitae also means 'water of life' Also known as Scotch/Canadian whisky by the spelling or Irish/American whiskey with an 'e' in the name.

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usquebaugh in Irish Gaelic, uisge beatha in Scotish Gaelic both meaning 'water of life' Loosely pronounced 'whishkeyba', it became shortened by the English to 'whishkey' and then 'whisky'. the latin aqua vitae also means 'water of life'