As nouns the difference between arrack and whiskey
is that arrack is a name in the East Indies and the Indian islands for all ardent spirits often distilled from a fermented mixture of rice, molasses, and palm wine while whiskey is a liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).
arrack
English
Alternative forms
* arak
* rack
Noun
(
en noun)
A name in the East Indies and the Indian islands for all ardent spirits often distilled from a fermented mixture of rice, molasses, and palm wine.
Related terms
* raki, rakee
See also
* (Swedish entry)
whiskey
English
Alternative forms
* whisky
Noun
(en-noun)
(Ireland, US) A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).
(Ireland, US) A drink of whiskey.
The letter W in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
Usage notes
The regional spellings (term) and (whisky) are also used world-wide to distinguish regional drinks, for example (bourbon whiskey), but (Scotch whisky).
Derived terms
* whiskey dick
