Japanese Whisky Is Similar To Scotch, But There Are Some Key Differences - Chowhound

Mattias Westphal/Getty Images The honor of the origin of whisky – or whiskey depending on where it comes from – would seem to go to Ireland, with evidence of distillation recorded as far back as 1170. Yet, it's Scotch whisky that has become more renowned, perhaps in part due to its signature smoky flavor originally derived from peat fires. But while Ireland and Scotland have the heritage, Japanese whisky is a…