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ELI5: What is the difference between whisky, bourbon and scotch?

I'm becoming more of a sophisticated drinker and i want to understand more about liquor store. So what is the difference between whisky, scotch and bourbon?! Appreciate the help. 

Edit: really appreciate all those giving the responses, grateful for the help.
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Scotch is whisky made in scotland. Bourbon is american whiskey made from 51% or more corn mash. Regardless of what it's made from, it comes out clear and then goes into a wood barrel or some type for aging. The combination of what its made from and the wood its aged in gives it flavor, body, etc. 

You should also look into rye whiskey, irish whiskey, Japanese whisky and wheat whiskey. There's also 4 (or 5 if you're a purist) different types of scotch, the differences between which Wikipedia can explain better than i.