Named after Bourbon county, Kentucky Straight bourbon is distilled from a mash of at least 51% corn; blended bourbon contains at least 51% straight bourbon; sour mash is made by adding some of the old mash to ferment each new batch
Whiskey that by law must contain at least 51 percent corn as the fermented grain and be distilled at no higher than 160 proof It must be aged in unused, charred white oak barrels; it usually is aged for six to eight years
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U S Whiskey (note the "e") that is produced from a mash of not less than 51% corn grain, distilled to a maximum 80% abv (160° American proof) and put into charred new oak barrels at a strength of no more than 62 5% abv Bourbon casks are charcoaled on the inside before use to impart flavour to the maturing spirit