The Whiskey Ontology is an attempt to convert key concepts from the world of whiskey into a reliable linked data model. Initial progress will be presented at the 2019 IA Conference in Orlando, FL during poster night.
For more information on the project, including open issues and how to contribute visit the project page.
Classes
Age Statement
Age statement for the product as defined by the distiller. Typically presented on the label.
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#AgeStatement
- Example
- 17 years
Blended Irish Whisky
Whisky blended from two or more different Irish whisky types including pot stills, malt, or grain whisky
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#BlendedIrishWhisky
- Superclass
- Blended Whiskey
- Irish Whisky
Blended Scotch
A blend of two or more single grain Scotch whiskies with optional caramel coloring
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#BlendedScotch
- Superclass
- Blended Whiskey
Blended Whiskey
Whiskey blended from multiple sources with the optional addition of neutral grain spirits, colorings, or other additives
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#BlendedWhiskey
- Superclass
- Whiskey
- Subclasses
- Blended Irish Whisky
- Blended Scotch
Bourbon
Whiskey produced in the United States with a minimum grain bill of 51% then aged in new American oak
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#Bourbon
- Superclass
- Whiskey
Canadian Whisky
Whisky distilled in Canada then aged for a minimum of three years. Additional flavorings are allowed as is blending with corn spirits.
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#CanadianWhisky
- Superclass
- Whiskey
- Subclass
- Straight Canadian Whisky
Corn Whiskey
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#CornWhiskey
- Superclass
- Straight Whiskey
Country
Country where whiskey was distilled and bottled.
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#Country
- Subclass
- Subdivision
- Example
- Australia
- United States
Distiller
Corporate entity which distilled the whiskey.
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#Distiller
- Example
- Buffalo Trace
- Amrut
Finishing Cask
Secondary cask type(s) in which the whiskey was finished after distillation
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#FinishingCask
- Example
- Calvados
- Port
Flavored Whiskey
Whiskey to which additional flavors have been added such as cinnamon, honey, or cherries
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#FlavoredWhiskey
- Superclass
- Whiskey
Irish Whisky
Whisky distilled in the Republic of Ireland then aged for a minimum of three years
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#IrishWhisky
- Superclass
- Whiskey
- Single Malt
- Subclasses
- Blended Irish Whisky
- Single Malt Irish
Japanese Whiskey
Whiskey produced in Japan which most often resembles either Lowland or Speyside style Scotch
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#JapaneseWhiskey
- Superclass
- Whiskey
Japanese Single Malt
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-model.github.io/whiskey#JapaneseSingleMalt
- Superclasses
- Japanese Whisky
- Single Malt
Maryland Rye
Rectified rye whisky using flavoring agents such as prune juice, cherry juice, caramel coloring and other ingredients
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#MarylandRye
- Superclass
- Rye Whiskey
Region
Region within Scotland where the whisky was distilled and produced
Rye Whiskey
Whiskey produced with a minimum of 51% rye mash bill and aged in new American white oak for at least two years
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#RyeWhiskey
- Superclass
- Whiskey
- Subclasses
- Maryland Rye
- Straight Rye
Scotch
Whisky produced in Scotland most often using malted barley and aged for a minimum of three years in oak barrels
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#Scotch
- Superclass
- Whiskey
- Subclasses
- Blended Scotch
- Scottish Grain Whisky
- Single Malt Scotch
- Vatted Malt Scotch
Scottish Grain Whiskey
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#ScottishGrainWhiskey
- Superclass
- Scotch
Series
Brand, collection, or seres to which the whiskey belongs as defined by the distiller, independent bottler, or holding company
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#Series
- Example
- Antique Collection
- Eagle Rare
- Single Malt Collection
Single Malt
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#SingleMalt
- Superclass
- Whiskey
- Subclasses
- Japanese Single Malt
- Single Malt Irish
- Single Malt Scotch
Single Malt Irish
Irish whisky distilled and aged at a single location for a minimum of three year using only malted barley
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#SingleMaltIrish
- Superclass
- Irish Whisky
- Single Malt
Single Malt Scotch
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#SingleMaltScotch
- Superclasses
- Scotch
- Single Malt
Straight Bourbon
Bourbon which has been aged for a minimum of two year in new American oak barrels
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#StraightBourbon
- Superclass
- Bourbon
- Straight Whiskey
Straight Canadian Whisky
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#StraightCanadianWhisky
- Superclasses
- Canadian Whisky
- Straight Whiskey
Straight Rye
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#StraightRye
- Superclasses
- Rye Whiskey
- Straight Whiskey
Straight Whiskey
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#StraightWhiskey
- Superclass
- Whiskey
- Subclasses
- Corn Whiskey
- Tennessee Whiskey
- Wheat Whiskey
- White Whiskey
Subdivision
A secondary administrative region within a country such as a state (United States), county (England), or province (Canada)
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#Subdivision
- Example
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
Subregion
A secondary region within Scotland where whisky is produced
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#Subregion
- Superclass
- Region
- Example
- Arran
- Jura
Tennessee Whiskey
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#TennesseeWhiskey
- Superclass
- Straight Whiskey
Vatted Malt Scotch
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#VattedMaltScotch
- Superclass
- Scotch
Wheat Whiskey
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#WheatWhiskey
- Superclass
- Straight Whiskey
Whiskey
A spirit distilled from malted grains and typically aged in wooden casks. The high level class for all whisk(e)y styles.
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#Whiskey
- Subclasses
- Blended Whiskey
- Bourbon
- Canadian Whiskey
- Flavored Whiskey
- Irish Whiskey
- Japanese Whiskey
- Rye Whiskey
- Scotch
- Single Malt Whiskey
- Straight Whiskey
White Whiskey
Description needed
- IRI
- https://rdf-models.github.io/whiskey#WhiteWhiskey
- Superclass
- Straight Whiskey
Properties
abv
Alcohol by volume as provided by the distiller between 1 and 100 percent
- Domain
- Whiskey
bottledInBond
Boolean assertion of Bottled in Bond status of the whiskey. To be considered Bottled in Bond it must be produced in the United Stats, aged for at least four years, and bottled at approximately 50% ABV.
- Domain
- Whiskey
finishedIn
Relates whiskey to one or more finishing casks
- Domain
- Whiskey
- Range
- Finishing Cask
fromSingleCask
Boolean assertion that the whiskey came from a single barrel or cask
- Domain
- Whiskey
hasAgeStatement
Assertion of age statement on a whiskey
- Domain
- Whiskey
- Range
- Age Statement
inProduction
Boolean assertion indicating whether the whiskey is currently in active production or has been discontinued
- Domain
- Whiskey
isPartOfSeries
Asserts collection, brand, or series to which a whiskey belongs in the distillery’s product line
isProducedBy
TBD
produces
Assertion of distillery which produced a whiskey
- Domain
- Distillery
- Range
- Whiskey