WHISKY
A potable grain spirit obtained through a ‘Patient’ or continuous Still, or through a ‘Pot’ Still, either from malted barley – such as Scotch Whisky and Irish Whisky; or Maize – such as Bourbon Whisky; or other grain – such as Rye Whisky.
(Source: Wines and Liqueurs. From A to Z. A glossary by Andre L. Simon, The Wine and Food Society, 6 Little Russell Street London, WC1, 1935)