Bourbon whiskey

Bourbon is an American whiskey made from a mash containing at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak containers. U.S. law also sets rules for its production, proof, and labeling.

Sour mash: A whiskey-making process that adds acidic spent mash from a previous distillation to a new fermentation. This common fermentation method helps control acidity and microbial growth in bourbon production.
Whiskey: A distilled alcoholic spirit made from fermented grain mash and commonly matured in wooden casks. Bourbon is one legally defined American style within the broader whiskey family.
Bourbon County, Kentucky: A county in northeastern Kentucky, established in 1785 and named for the French royal House of Bourbon. The whiskey’s name is commonly linked to this county and the wider historic Bourbon region.
Bourbon and Coke: A mixed drink combining bourbon whiskey with cola, usually served over ice. This familiar highball uses bourbon as its base spirit.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail: A tourism route connecting bourbon distilleries and related sites in Kentucky. The trail turns bourbon production into a major form of regional tourism.
Column still: A continuous distillation apparatus that separates alcohol from a fermented liquid through repeated vaporization and condensation. Many large bourbon distilleries use column stills to distill grain mash efficiently.
American whiskey: Whiskey produced in the United States under federal standards for its various styles. Bourbon belongs to this larger family, which also includes rye and other whiskey types.
Kentucky whiskey: Whiskey produced in Kentucky, a U.S. state strongly associated with bourbon distilling. Kentucky became bourbon’s most prominent production center, though bourbon can be made elsewhere.
Old Fashioned: A cocktail traditionally made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a small amount of water or ice. Bourbon is a common whiskey choice for this classic cocktail.
American whiskey industry: The businesses and production networks that make and sell whiskey in the United States. Bourbon is a leading style within this industry and influences its production practices.

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