Bourbon Fans

Happy Bourbon Hunting Guys. 

Bourbon is a type of American whiskey that must be produced in the United States and made with a mash that is at least 51% corn. It is aged in new, charred oak barrels and has a distinct flavor profile, often characterized by notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
  • Production: Bourbon must be produced in the United States. 
  • Mash Bill: At least 51% of the grain in the mash bill must be corn. 
  • Aging: Bourbon is aged in new, charred oak barrels. 
  • Proof: The spirit coming off the still cannot exceed 160 proof, and it must be stored in the barrel at no more than 125 proof. When bottled, it must be at least 80 proof. 
  • Flavor: Bourbon typically has a sweet and rich flavor profile, often with notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and spice. 
  • Straight Bourbon: If aged for at least two years in new charred oak barrels, it can be labeled as "straight bourbon whiskey".