Whisky is an amber-colored distilled spirit made out of fermented grain (most often rye, wheat, corn, or barley). Most whiskys are aged in wooden casks before bottling and have a minimum 40 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

There are many different whisky types, usually distinguished by their place of origin, types of grain, blending process, or the aging process. While each whisky type varies in flavor, the spirit is commonly described as warm, spicy, sweet, caramelly, or toasty.