As you well know by now I have promised to educate you all on all the fine things in life, but not until now have I got around to telling you about Bourbon. I will apologize for getting a little to beer happy,but with the whether in California remaining hot till now I just haven't gotten around to drinking bourbon. Well boys and girls the wait is over! Bourbon season is here and Ill guide you through all you need to know about it.
Lets start off by saying that bourbon has been made in the U.S. since the 18th century and that its the American whiskey. Bourbon got its name from Bourbon County Kentucky because its said that that's where the distilling of Bourbon began. Furthermore, Bourbon is made from primarily corn(maze). There is more to bourbon so brace yourself for the mass information coming your way......
Here are the requirements that need to be met before bourbon can be called bourbon:
- must be of a grain mixture and at least 51 % corn.
- must be distilled at no more than 160 proof (80% abv)
- no coloring or flavoring can be added.
- must be aged in new charred oak barrels.
- must be bottled at no more than 125 proof (62% abv)
- must be aged a minimum of 2 years to e called straight bourbon.
- only whiskey made in the U.S. can be called Bourbon.
More information that you want to know:
Bourbon can be produced in any state in the U.S. where distilling is legal
95% of bourbon is made in Kentucky.
How to enjoy Bourbon:
Enjoy Bourbon neat(no ice) or on the rocks (with ice) or with some water back.
Best enjoyed when cold outside.
After a heavy meal or with dinner.
Great drink to pair with a cigar.
enjoy out of a tumbler glass or a snifter if drinking a high end well aged bourbon
Other elements that will be covered later:
single barrel bourbon
well aged bourbon
why jack daniel's is not bourbon.
Hope this is helpful and I look forward to reviewing bourbon for you followers
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