What is the nationality of whiskey?

The question "What is the nationality of whiskey?" cannot be answered in a straightforward way as the origins of whiskey can be traced back to various regions, resulting in different types of whiskey with distinct qualities that are associated with various nations.

Historically, the production of whiskey is strongly associated with countries like Scotland, Ireland, America (such as Bourbon whiskey originating from the US), Canada, and more recently Japan. Each of these nations has developed its own distinctive style and traditions around whiskey making, making it almost impossible to attribute a single nationality to whiskey as a whole.