Whiskey
Also known as: whiskeys
Whiskey is an alcoholic beverage. IARC classifies alcoholic beverages as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans; CDC notes no level of alcohol consumption is risk-free.
What it is
Distilled spirit produced from fermented grain mash (corn, rye, wheat, barley) typically aged in wooden casks; ~40% ABV.
Alcoholic beverage; flavoring in cooking and confections.
Why it's flagged
- alcohol (IARC Group 1 carcinogen)
- not for pregnancy
- addiction risk
What regulators actually say
"Consumption of alcoholic beverages is causally related to ... cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colorectum and female breast."
"Drinking less is better for health than drinking more. There is no level of alcohol consumption that is risk-free."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by TTB (US Treasury) as a distilled spirit; not FDA-regulated for additive use
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as alcoholic beverage; ethanol carcinogenicity recognized
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