Whisky or whiskey

Both the words refer to the alcoholic drink made from grains like barley, maize or rye. The British version is whisky, originated from Scots Gaelic uisge beatha. All Scotch whisky are labelled as such. However, the Americans and Irish prefer the spelling whiskey which originate from Irish Gaelic uisce beathadh. Both are traced to the Gaelic word for 'water of life' usquebaugh. So the next time you have a whisky or whiskey, check the spelling out, it is most likely Scots or American. Irish a little less.