Title: Bourbon - Grain Selection and Mixture (Mash Bill) - Whisky.com
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Bourbon - Grain Selection and Mixture (Mash Bill)
Mashbills of different distilleries
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Content: The law requires a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey to have a corn content of at least 51%. However, the corn content is usually higher (between 60% and 80%). Wild Turkey - Grain samples
Further components of the mash bill are rye and malted barley, which each make up between 10% and 15%. Few distilleries add wheat to their mash bill (e.g. Bernheim or Maker's Mark). Wheat makes a whiskey milder and smoother on the tongue. If wheat is added, it makes up about 10%. Four Roses - Grain mills
The different grain types are ground separately and stored temporarily. In former times hammer mills were used until it was found out that they heat up the grain too much, which affects the taste. Today the grain is usually crushed in order to open the husk. The following grinding process leads to very fine flour.