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Scottish Pro Golfer Bob MacIntyre and American Elijah Craig Bourbon Invite Fans to Bridge the Great Whisk(e)y Spelling Divide: Whiskey or Whisky?
Iconic American whiskey's Scottish brand ambassador continues his mission to unite whisk(e)y fans from both sides of the Atlantic
BARDSTOWN, Ky. , Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elijah Craig , the award-winning family of premium American whiskeys, and Bob MacIntyre, PGA TOUR ® professional golfer and brand ambassador, are bidding to unite Bourbon and Scotch lovers by lobbying for a uniform spelling of the word that already unites them: Whiskey vs. Whisky . As we enter National Bourbon Heritage Month (September), Elijah Craig is asking fans to vote and bring whisk(e)y lovers from both sides of the pond together under one shared spelling.
In a new video , Bob reveals his choice: whiskey with an 'e' in a nod to Elijah Craig, the American whiskey pioneer credited with introducing the groundbreaking practice of charring oak barrels before aging Bourbon in them, transforming a once-clear liquid into the beautiful, complex brown liquid we know as whiskey today. It is why Elijah Craig is widely referred to as the Father of Bourbon.
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