Title: What is the difference between distilled grain spirits and whiskey? - Quora
Headings: What is the difference between distilled grain spirits and whiskey?
What is the difference between distilled grain spirits and whiskey?
Content: Some key types of American whiskey listed in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations include: Rye whiskey, made from mash that consists of at least 51% rye. Rye malt whiskey, made from mash that consists of at least 51% malted rye. Malt whiskey, made from mash that consists of at least 51% malted barley. Wheat whiskey, made from mash that consists of at least 51% wheat. Bourbon, made from mash that consists of at least 51% corn/maize. Corn whiskey, made from mash that consists of at least 80% corn
To be labeled as one of these types, the whiskey must be distilled to no more than 80% ABV (160 US proof) to ensure the flavor of the original mash is adequately retained, and the addition of coloring, caramel, or other flavoring additives is prohibited. All of these, except corn whiskey, must be aged at least briefly (although no minimum aging period is specified) in charred new oak containers. These restrictions do not exist for some similarly named products in some other countries, such as Canada. American corn whiskey does not have to be aged at all – but, if it is aged, it must be aged in used or uncharred oak barrels "at not more than 62.5% alcohol by volume (125 proof)".