You may have already heard that every bourbon is whiskey, but not every whiskey is bourbon.
If you're a whiskey drinker, especially a bourbon enthusiast, it's important to know what that entails.
By definition, whiskey is a distilled alcohol made from fermented grain mash (wheat, barley, and corn) that ages in wooden barrels. It's produced worldwide, with Scotch, Irish, and American whiskey being the most popular. The most well-known American whiskey is bourbon, which has specific criteria to meet:
- It must be produced in America.
- It must contain at least 51% corn.
- The barrels for aging must be made of oak and charred (the inside of the barrel is briefly set on fire to create a layer of char).
- It must be distilled to no more than 80%, poured into barrels at no more than 62.5%, and bottled at no less than 40% alcohol by volume.
- No colors, flavors, or additives are allowed.
HOW TO ENJOY BOURBON?
Bourbon is typically served neat, diluted with a bit of water, over ice cubes, mixed with soda, or in cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, and Mint Julep. It can also be used in cooking, and some of the most famous bourbons include Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Wild Turkey.
Source: www.ediskont.rs
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