Bourbon Whiskey

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- 100% natural ingredients
- At least 51% corn
- Aged for at least 2 years
- Named after Bourbon County, Kentucky
- 95% of bourbon is made in Kentucky
- The longer it is aged, the darker the bourbon becomes
- Produced since the 18th century
- At least 40% alcohol by volume

Bourbon Whiskey is America's only native spirit and was named a "distinctive product of the United States" by U.S. Congress in 1964.
How It's Made
1. A mash of corn, malted barley and other grains such as rye and or wheat are fermented using a sour mash fermentation process.
2. The mash is distilled, which produces a clear spirit.
3. The spirit is poured into charred oak barrels and allowed to age for at least two years.
4. The aged liquor is diluted with water, bottled and sold.

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Bourbon Whiskey Brands
- Note: The links in this section are to sites that require the user to be of legal drinking age.
- Jim Beam
- Jack Daniels
- Maker's Mark
- Wild Turkey
- Early Times
Bourbon Whiskey Specialty Bars and Restaurants
- Bourbon and Branch Phone: 415 673 1921 Map

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