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But that doesn’t mean Crown Royal whisky = rye. Unlike U.S. distillers who combine the grains before mashing them, Canadian distillers mash the grains individually and then combine them as separate whiskies. This means that Canadian blended whisky may contain zero, some, or a 50%+ rye. 

This means the higher alcohol content should make it a favorite among bourbon drinkers who love a bolder whiskey(many bourbons are 86 proof or higher). And if bourbon cocktails are your thing, the high ABVs makes it a solid choice for a cocktail.

Glenfiddich had a barrel of Scotch whisky that has been aging since New Year's Eve of 1955. When Janet Sheed Roberts, the granddaughter of Glenfiddich's founder William Grant, passed away at 110 in 2012, the company decided to honor her by making 15 bottles from the 57-year-old barrel.

 But why "new"? A virgin barrel is one that has never been used to age whiskey. This type of cask imparts stronger flavors than a barrel, which is being reused and has already soaked up whiskey for years

Ordering a whiskey "on the rocks" may sound cool, but it may not necessarily be what you want. This is because ice actually numbs your palate and dulls the flavors. But if you want ice in your Whiskey, you're best off going...