Why Fireball Doesn't Quite Count As Whisky - Chowhound

Fireball is a Canadian brand, so it's subjected to Canadian laws on how it can name its drink. Per Canadian Food and Drug Regulations, to be considered a Canadian whisky, besides being made in Canada, it must also "contain not less than 40 percent alcohol by volume." While Fireball does contain Canadian whisky (which is why they can call it whisky in the first place), Fireball is "down-proofed" and includes the…