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
- A mash of corn, malted barley and other grains such as rye and or wheat are fermented using a sour mash fermentation process.
- The mash is distilled, which produces a clear spirit.
- The spirit is poured into charred oak barrels and allowed to age for at least two years.
- The aged liquor is diluted with water, bottled and sold.
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Bourbon Whiskey Brands
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Bourbon Whiskey Specialty Bars and Restaurants
- Bourbon and Branch Phone: 415 673 1921 Map
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Fast Facts
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100% natural ingredients
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At least 51% corn
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Aged for at least 2 years
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Named after Bourbon County, Kentucky
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95% of bourbon is made in Kentucky
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The longer it is aged, the darker the bourbon becomes
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Produced since the 18th century
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At least 40% alcohol by volume
