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WHISKIES

Whatever its country of origin, whisky is composed of the following ingredients: a mixture of water, cereals and yeast. The cereal determines the aromatic palette of the whisky. Barley is the most common: used in the production of single malts, it is also found in a large number of blended whiskies.

Whiskies by BBC Spirits

Whatever its country of origin, whisky is composed of the following ingredients: a mixture of water, cereals and yeast. The cereal determines the aromatic palette of the whisky. Barley is the most common: used in the production of single malts, it is also found in a large number of blended whiskies.