Whisky

Whisky is a distilled alcoholic spirit made from fermented grain, most commonly barley, corn, rye or wheat. It matures in wooden barrels, where it develops its characteristic colour and complex flavour with notes of vanilla, caramel, fruit or smoke. In the kitchen, whisky is used as an aromatic ingredient in sauces, marinades, desserts and soups. Scotch whisky lends a smoky character, while Irish whiskey or American bourbon offers a sweeter profile. It is added to mushroom sauces for steak, fruit cakes, crème brûlée or Irish coffee. The alcohol mostly evaporates during cooking, leaving behind only a rich aromatic trace.