Title: What is Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey? : BourbonCountry.com Official Travel Source
Headings: What is Bourbon?
What is Bourbon?
Bourbon is an American Whiskey produced mainly in the southern part of Kentucky State.
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Content: According to US Trade Legislation, a “bourbon” is a type of whiskey where the “mashbill”—which is the recipe of grains used to produce the whiskey— consists of 51% - 80% corn. Typically, distillers use approximately 70% corn content and are free to choose other grains for the remainder of the mashbill. The type of grain used will affect the style and flavors of the whiskey. There are specific guidelines that distiller's must follow in order to put the word bourbon on the label. The Process - Most bourbon starts with sour mash. It is taken from a previous batch of mash (crushed grain going through the fermentation process), set out to sour overnight, and then added to a new batch. The process is much like that of starting a sourdough bread. The Recipe - Bourbon is distilled from a fermented mash of grain, yeast and water. The “mash bill” must have a minimum of 51% corn. For most bourbons, the average is about 70%.