Whisky Quiz: 50 Questions and Answers about Whisky

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How much do you really know about whisky? Take this whisky quiz to find out!

Whisky is one of the most popular spirits in the world. It’s made with fermented grain and is then aged in wooden casks.

While some countries like Scotland or Ireland are strongly associated with this drink, it’s actually popular everywhere in the world.

There are many things to know about whisky. From the famous brands to the production processes… we will mention a bit of everything in this ultimate quiz about whisky.

Altogether, you will find 50 quiz questions and answers about whisky. They will test your knowledge on everything from the different types of whisky to how it’s made.

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Round 1: Easy Whisky Trivia questions

1. In which object is whisky aged?
2. Whisky or Whiskey – which spelling is Irish and which one is Scottish?
3. What is the minimum alcoholic strength of a Scotch Whisky?
4. Which grain is used to make malt whisky?
5. How many distilleries is a Single malt whisky from?
6. In which US state is Jack Daniel’s manufactured?
7. How is a mixture of single malt whiskies from different distilleries called?
8. Which whiskey cocktail is made with bourbon and a slice of orange?
9. On which Scottish island can you find the distillery of Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig?
10. In which European city can you find the Jameson Distillery (original site)?
11. Which hot drink is made of water, whiskey, honey and spices?
12. What is Bourbon whisky made of?
13. Which whiskey cocktail has the same name as a New York City neighbourhood?
14. True or False – Scotch whisky can only be called Scotch whisky if they come from Scotland?
15. How long must a whisky age (at the minimum)?
16. Which alcoholic hot drink consists of whiskey, hot coffee, sugar and cream?

Round 1: Easy Whisky Trivia questions and answers

1. In which object is whisky aged? Wooden casks
2. Whisky or Whiskey – which spelling is Irish and which one is Scottish? Whisky is Scottish and Whiskey is Irish
3. What is the minimum alcoholic strength of a Scotch Whisky? 40% ABV
4. Which grain is used to make malt whisky? Barley
5. How many distilleries is a Single malt whisky from? One
6. In which US state is Jack Daniel’s manufactured? Tennessee
7. How is a mixture of single malt whiskies from different distilleries called? Blended malt whisky
8. Which whiskey cocktail is made with bourbon and a slice of orange? Old fashioned
9. On which Scottish island can you find the distillery of  Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig? Islay
10. In which European city can you find the Jameson Distillery? Dublin
11. Which hot drink is made of water, whiskey, honey and spices? Hot Toddy
12. What is Bourbon whisky made of? Corn (maize)
13. Which whiskey cocktail has the same name as a New York City neighbourhood? Manhattan
14. True or False – Scotch whisky can only be called Scotch whisky if they come from Scotland? True
15. How long must a whisky age (at the minimum)? 3 years
16. Which alcoholic hot drink consists of whiskey, hot coffee, sugar and cream? Irish Coffee

Round 2: Whisky Multiple Choice questions

1. In which city does the International Whisky Competition take place each year?
   1. Belfast, Northern Ireland
   2. Edinburgh, Scotland
   3. Chicago, USA
   4. Perth, Australia
2. The Baker’s Pure Rye Whiskey is the oldest whiskey in the world. When was it distilled?
   1. 1847
   2. 1887
   3. 1917
   4. 1947
3. How much was the Macallan Red Collection sold for at auction in London in 2020?
   1. $175,000 
   2. $375,000 
   3. $675,000 
   4. $975,000
4. What does whisky means in Gaelic?
   1. Water of God
   2. Water of Life
   3. Drink of Life
   4. Drink of Youth
5. How many litres of whisky did the largest bottle of whisky contain?
   1. 11 litres
   2. 111 litres
   3. 211 litres
   4. 311 litres
6. How many unduplicated bottles can you find in the largest collection of whisky bottles?
   1. 1,500
   2. 6,500
   3. 10,500
   4. 13,500
7. According to Guinness World Records, how many people took part in the largest whisky tasting event?
   1. 283
   2. 883
   3. 1,283
   4. 2,283
8. In which country can you find the most valuable whisky collection (valued at £13,032,468)?
   1. Portugal
   2. Scotland
   3. China
   4. Vietnam
9. In Scotland, how much is the angel’s share each year?
   1. 0.5%
   2. 1%
   3. 2%
   4. 3%
10. Which country drinks the most whisky per capita?
    1. Ireland
    2. Scotland
    3. Japan
    4. France
11. When was whisky first taxed in Scotland?
    1. 1644
    2. 1744
    3. 1844
    4. 1944
12. Which US state produces the most bourbon?
    1. Alabama
    2. Louisiana
    3. Tennessee
    4. Kentucky
13. Which famous singer was buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s?
    1. Louis Armstrong
    2. Bing Crosby
    3. Frank Sinatra
    4. Harry Connick

Round 2: Whisky Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. In which city does the International Whisky Competition take place each year? Chicago, USA
2. The Baker’s Pure Rye Whiskey is the oldest whiskey in the world. When was it distilled? 1847
3. How much was the Macallan Red Collection sold for at auction in London in 2020? $975,000 
4. What does whisky means in Gaelic? Water of Life
5. How many litres of whisky did the largest bottle of whisky contain? 311 litres
6. How many unduplicated bottles can you find in the largest collection of whisky bottles? 10,500
7. According to Guinness World Records, how many people took part in the largest whisky tasting event? 2,283
8. In which country can you find the most valuable whisky collection (valued at £13,032,468)? Vietnam
9. In Scotland, how much is the angel’s share each year? 2%
10. Which country drinks the most whisky per capita? France
11. When was whisky first taxed in Scotland? 1644
12. Which US state produces the most bourbon? Kentucky
13.  Which famous singer was buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s? Frank Sinatra

Round 3: Hard Whisky Trivia questions

1. Which alcoholic drink would you need to distil to make whisky?
2. How many times are Irish whiskeys distilled?
3. In which US city was the brand Southern Comfort created?
4. In which country can you find the Bowmore Distillery?
5. How is a Whiskey sour with an egg white called?
6. How do the Scots say ‘cheers’?
7. Which spice is used to flavour the Fireball whiskey?
8. Is the Russell’s Reserve a bourbon or a Scotch whisky?
9. Which famous inventor drank whisky every day because he thought that it would make him live for 150 years?
10. True or False – Jack Daniel’s is a bourbon.
11. Which country is the brand Hakushu from?
12. In the TV show Mad Men, what is Don Draper’s drink of choice?
13. Which alcohol can replace the whisky in a Sazerac cocktail?
14. Which animal is featured on the logo of Glenfiddich?
15. What is the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye?
16. Which country is the brand Teeling from?
17. How many times are Scotch whiskies usually distilled?
18. When Diago released the Game of Thrones collection of whisky, which brand represented the Night’s watch?
19. True or False – Whisky was available during Prohibition with a doctor’s prescription?
20.  Which US state is Whiskey the official state beverage?
21. What is is the oldest whisky distillery in Japan?

Round 3: Hard Whisky Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which alcoholic drink would you need to distil to make whisky? Beer
2. How many times are Irish whiskeys distilled? Three
3. In which US city was the brand Southern Comfort created? New Orleans
4. In which country can you find the Bowmore Distillery? Scotland
5. How is a Whiskey sour with an egg white called? Boston Sour
6. How do the Scots say ‘cheers’? Slainte
7. Which spice is used to flavour the Fireball whiskey? Cinnamon
8. Is the Russell’s Reserve a bourbon or a Scotch whisky? Bourbon
9. Which famous inventor drank whisky every day because he thought that it would make him live for 150 years? Nikola Tesla
10. True or False – Jack Daniel’s is a bourbon. False
11. Which country is the brand Hakushu from? Japan
12. In the TV show Mad Men, what is Don Draper’s drink of choice? Canadian Club, Neat
13. Which alcohol can replace the whisky in a Sazerac cocktail? Cognac
14. Which animal is featured on the logo of Glenfiddich? A stag
15. What is the oldest distillery on the Isle of Skye? Talisker
16. Which country is the brand Teeling from? Ireland
17. How many times are Scotch whiskies usually distilled? Twice
18. When Diago released the Game of Thrones collection of whisky, which brand represented the Night’s watch? Oban Bay Reserve
19. True or False – Whisky was available during Prohibition with a doctor’s prescription? True
20.  Which US state is Whiskey the official state beverage? Alabama
21. What is is the oldest whisky distillery in Japan? Yamazaki Distillery

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