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How do you spell Whiskey?

Correct spelling

whiskey

WHISKEY (US/Ireland) has an E. WHISKY (Scotland/Canada) does not.

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Why is whiskey spelled this way?

From Irish Gaelic uisce beatha, water of life. UISCE (water) + BEATHA (life). The spelling 'whiskey' (with an e) is used in Ireland and the United States, while 'whisky' (without the e) is used in Scotland, Canada, and Japan. The difference traces back to regional transliterations of the Gaelic original.

Common misspellings of whiskey

whiskywiskeywhiskeewhiskay

Example

Irish whiskey is smooth and rich.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell whiskey?+
The correct spelling is "whiskey". WHISKEY (US/Ireland) has an E. WHISKY (Scotland/Canada) does not.
Is it whisky or whiskey?+
The correct spelling is "whiskey", not "whisky". This word gets 25,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "whiskey", in UK English it's "whisky", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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