Whiskey (also spelled "whisky" in some regions) is a distilled alcoholic beverage that is made from fermented grain mash. The exact origins of whiskey are unclear, but it is believed to have been first produced in Ireland and Scotland sometime in the early medieval period, around the 12th century. Early versions of whiskey were often made by monks who were knowledgeable about the distillation process. They used their knowledge to create medicinal tinctures and herbal remedies, many of which w...