Whisky or whisky-like products are produced in most grain-growing areas. They differ in base product, alcoholic content, and quality.
- Malt is whisky made entirely from malted barley and distilled in an onion-shaped pot still.
- Grain is made from malted and unmalted barley along with other grains, usually in a continuous“patent” or “Coffey” still. Until recently it was only used in blends, but there are now some “Single Grain” scotches being marketed.