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Wine • Main crop: Grapes • Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, etc. • Different grape types are used depending on the wine (red, white, rosé, sparkling, etc.). ⸻ Whiskey (or Whisky) • Main crops (grains): • Barley – especially for Scotch whisky • Corn (Maize) – main ingredient in Bourbon (e.g., American whiskey) • Rye – used in Rye whiskey (common in Canada and the U.S.) • Wheat – sometimes used in softer, smoother whiskey styles ⸻ Rum • Main crop: Sugarcane • Typically made from: • Sugarcane juice (e.g., Rhum Agricole) • Molasses – a byproduct of sugar production, used in most traditional rums.