Is amaretto a whiskey of wine?

Amaretto is neither a whiskey nor a wine. It is a liqueur.

Here's why:

* Whiskey is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash.

* Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.

* Amaretto is a sweet liqueur flavored with almonds and apricot kernels. It is typically made with a base of brandy or grain spirit, then flavored with bitter almond oil, sugar, and other ingredients.

So, while amaretto uses alcohol as a base, it is a unique product with its own distinct flavor profile and production methods.