Are there sulphites in whiskey? What you need to know.
                                
                                
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                                Whiskey, unlike wine or beer, is a distilled spirit, which fundamentally alters the presence of sulphites. While most whiskey does not contain added sulphites, trace amounts can still be present due to the natural fermentation process and certain ageing practices.