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| A uniquely american product. Contrary to popular belief, Bourbon does not have to be distilled in Kentucky. To be considered bourbon, the whiskey must consist of no less than 51% corn and then aged for no less than 2 years in new charred oak barrels. Tennessee Whiskey is a subcategory of Bourbon. Besides being produced in Tennessee, the whiskey must undergo a filtering through sugar-maple charcoal. Since 1984, a new breed of bourbon has emerged; the Single Barrel. The name ddescribes it perfectly. This bourbon comes from a single barrel, which is usually aged for an extended period of time. This allows for the individuality and variations of each barrel to be shown. Although not a bourbon, Rye Whiskey usually undergoes the same processes with the exception that Rye is used. Falling out of favor with the US consumers, Bonded Whiskey was once considered the creme de la creme of bourbons, but in reality, the only different characteristic is the proof (100) and that the Federal Excise Taxes are not paid until the whiskey is shipped out of the warehouse. Blended Whiskies are also made in the US. They contain some shortcut, which does not allow them to be considered bourbons, either aged in used oak barrels, or the mash is less than 50% corn. |
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