Where Does The Word ‘Whisky' Come From? The word ‘whisky' (or ‘whiskey') derives from the Scottish Gaelic phrase ‘uisge beatha', meaning ‘water of life'. ‘Uisge beatha' is itself ...

Whisky, known in Gaelic as 'uisge beatha' which translates to 'water of life', is a key export for Scotland. This documentary traverses stunning Scottish landscapes, meeting local characters ...

That's because whiskey is the anglicized version of the Gaelic term "uisge beatha," which is itself a localization of the ...