Knowra American whiskey American whiskey American whiskey is distilled spirit made in the United States from fermented grain mash and aged or produced under rules specific to its style. Its major styles include bourbon, rye whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, and corn whiskey.
Bourbon whiskey : An American whiskey made from a mash containing at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers. Its corn-heavy mash and new-charred-oak rule define the best-known American style.
Sour mash : A fermentation method that adds acidic residue from a previous distillation run to a new mash. Many American whiskeys use it to stabilize fermentation and maintain consistency.
Whiskey Rebellion : A 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania against a federal excise tax on distilled spirits. The revolt exposed the economic and political importance of frontier whiskey production.
Scotch whisky : Whisky made in Scotland under regulations governing ingredients, distillation, maturation, and labeling. Its grain traditions and production rules differ from those governing American whiskey.
Old Fashioned : A cocktail traditionally made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water or ice. Bourbon and rye are standard bases whose different grain profiles alter the drink.
Rye whiskey : An American whiskey made from a mash containing at least 51% rye grain. Its rye requirement creates a grain-defined style distinct from bourbon.
Lincoln County Process : A method of filtering Tennessee whiskey through maple charcoal before it enters barrels for aging. It is the signature production step distinguishing Tennessee whiskey from other styles.
Bourbon County, Kentucky : A historic Kentucky county whose name became associated with bourbon whiskey. The whiskey style took its name from this region, though its exact naming history is debated.
Irish whiskey : Whiskey made in Ireland under regulations that specify production and maturation requirements. Its distilling traditions and category rules provide a distinct comparison with American styles.
Manhattan : A cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Rye whiskey is a classic base, while bourbon offers a softer variation.
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