Is Whiskey Vegan?

As more and more people turn towards a plant-based diet, the focus has been set to how many alcohol brewing processes aren’t always vegan-friendly – is whiskey one of those?

Whiskey 

Whiskey is a distilled alcoholic spirit that’s made from various fermented grains that have often been malted: commonly barley, corn, rye and wheat. It’s generally aged in oak casks over long periods of time, and the type and quality of these barrels are usually what give different whiskeys their distinctive flavours. 

Is whiskey vegan?

Yes, we’re sure you’ll be happy to hear that whiskey is usually vegan. As the ingredients are plant-based and the fermentation process doesn’t require the use of any animal derivatives, whiskey can be considered vegan-friendly. One exception will be whiskey products that contain honey.

Is Jack Daniels whiskey vegan?

It might not surprise you to hear that Jack Daniels’ honey whiskey isn’t suitable for vegans, because it contains real honey. There may also be an issue of cross-contamination to their other products, so it’s something to bear in mind. 

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