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Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey: a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn.

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Difference between Whiskey and Bourbon?

I was wondering if anybody could give me the differences between a whiskey and bourbon, as I was in a conversation the other day and we were talking about Jack Daniels. It is a bourbon but a lot of people still call it a whiskey. We got into a lot…
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What is the difference between Cognac, Brandy, Bourbon, Scotch and Whiskey?

All these taste and look pretty similar. What is the difference between them?
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Why is there sand in my bourbon?

I have a bottle of bourbon that I've been enjoying very much, but as I've neared the end, I've noticed very VERY fine grit (sand?) settling to the bottom of the glass, each time I have a drink. I've never noticed this before. Where would this come…
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Is there a standard for spirits and their decanter shapes?

I was recently watching the Columbo episode "Ashes to Ashes". In one scene a lady stands in front of several decanters, filled with spirits of the same'ish color, and asks if she can help herself (see picture). Columbo tells her this is no problem,…
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What makes bourbon sweet?

If bourbon contains no carbohydrates (and therefore no sugar) what gives it a sweet flavour? What are the chemicals or compounds?
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Why does/should my bartender let the ice cube sit before pouring?

Among the greater joys in my life is the recent opening of a whiskey bar within walking distance of my house, and I'm now a regular at said bar, tasting and experimenting different ways of enjoying this fine spirit. Recently I chose to have my…
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Makers 46 "Straight Bourbon"

Back in the day, I used to see Maker's 46 advertised without the "Kentucky Straight Bourbon" label. Instead, it was just called "Kentucky Bourbon Whisky" as in this picture: However, they are now bottling it with the "Straight" label, as seen…
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Does having an extreme climate increase quality when aging bourbon?

I've heard the claim that the state of Kentucky produces some of the best bourbons because the state's climate has dramatic temperature changes between seasons. Kentucky has four different seasons with an invigorating climate. Summers are hot, wet,…
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Can whiskey made outside of Tennessee be considered bourbon?

I always thought that real bourbon can only be made in the great state of Tennesee, but this country song confuses me: While I down Kentucky bourbon I am waiting for a call And the moon and stars tonight Are playing shadows on the wall — "Hung Up…
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