Is Whiskey a Clear Liquid? Unveiling the Spirit's True Color
                                
                                
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                                The majority of whiskey you see on shelves is a rich amber or golden brown, but surprisingly, the distilled spirit that comes out of the still is actually colorless. The iconic hue of whiskey is not an inherent trait, but is instead developed during the maturation and aging process inside wooden barrels.