Re: What makes whisky whisky?

This link was posted in distillers on Yahoo. It's a good read and
explains a lot about the process.
http://www.ellenjaye.com/americanwhiskey/lg-academy2003.htm

HTH..

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> So, as I understand it, you do a mash with malt, and distill.  But what is
> the diff between  a mash with malt or one done with table suggar?  Does the
> malt mash impart flavour to the distillate?
>
> After you distill the malt mash, you got alachol.  How does this alachol
> turn into Whisky?  Is it as simple as dilute it down  with water and age in
> a barrel?
>
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